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YOUR RESEARCHPower Flat spot.
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maf and also had new coils
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I have recently changed the coil packs but the problem is still there.
Replace by the dealer opposite the factory in zuffenhausen
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Actually had the MAF sensor replaced by the dealer opposite the factory in Zuffenhausen after the car was misbehaving on the way there, and was on my way to another job at CERAM (GS450h launch training).
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I have recently changed the coil packs but the problem is still there.
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Actually had the MAF sensor replaced by the dealer opposite the factory in Zuffenhausen after the car was misbehaving on the way there, and was on my way to another job at CERAM (GS450h launch training).
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Old forum user Unidentified(11139) wrote:
Hi All.
Looking for a bit of advice. My 2000 year 3.6 996 has a big flat spot in the power after about 4500 and 5000rpm, it still pulls but a definate lack of power upto the redline. Any Idea's on what it could be. I have recently changed the coil packs but the problem is still there.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109107
I'm not sure if this is the same issue but :
When I accelerate fairly hard (to about 6000rpm) there is a lag at about 4500rpm in the following gear. It's only very briefly and has only recently happened but it's noticable and it's now starting to bug me.
Any clues gratefully received.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109118
Old forum user Unidentified(11139) wrote:
My flat spot occurs under hard acceleration after about 4500 and it doesn't get any better. if you ease off slightly then re-apply the power gently it's ok but under full throttle it's always there.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109120
Almost certainly MAF - had the same thing myself last year...
Got it fixed and then next day I could do this:
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... one-handed!
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109124
the satisfaction that you helped a fellow owner re-establish the enjoyment of thier car - asking for anything more would be greedy :wink:
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109173
Wattie. That is nothing short of mental
My power lag is to brief incredibly brief. By the ime time I've felt the lack of power the engine has kicked in again. It feels like a "kangaroo" on the clutch. (before any p*ss taking begins I'm not kangaroo-ing the clutch!)
PS Wher are you driving at that fast??
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109177
Autobahn of course... :wink:
How does the advert go? "If you can, you should" lol :twisted:
Actually had the MAF sensor replaced by the dealer opposite the factory in Zuffenhausen after the car was misbehaving on the way there, and was on my way to another job at CERAM (GS450h launch training).
Still think MAF sensor is a good place to start looking - they are a bit prone to problems it seems on 996s and would definitely cause those sort of symptoms.
If it's not MAF, it could be a fault somewhere in the electronic throttle system - e.g. pedal sensor, electronic throttle motor?
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109182
Is it a C2 or a C4? If it's a C4 it's e-gas anyway... C2s had e-gas if PSM specified I think? As PSM uses electronic throttle as well as brakes.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109243
E-Gas??? Sound like something I should've have been taking for a good night 10 years ago.
Mine is a 98 C2. It does have Traction control (not as PSM though).
Thanks
Matt
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109273
