Wondering...

Mike's06GTO · 05-24-2008, 04:01 PM

Has anyone else noticed this. I have an 06 6spd. At times when under acceleration in third or fourth gear I get what I can only describe as a feeling that the car is skipping. The engine doesn't make any different sound like a misfire or a clutch slip, but the car seems to hesitate and then let go repeatedly and very quickly. The sensation never lasts long and if I go ahead and jam down on the pedal a little more it clears up. It never does it under low acceleration or high acceleration just in that middle ground, and only in third or fourth gear. I don't drive with T/C on unless it is raining so I doubt that it is the computer trying to get traction. Any suggestions?

PDQ GTO · 05-24-2008, 04:11 PM

I have the same car as you, 06-M6 and I have never encountered that issue...Could it all be in you mind? If you are under warranty take her on in, can't hurt...

Can't hurt much, I mean...

Mike's06GTO · 05-24-2008, 04:15 PM

Could be in my head. My wife has never noticed it. I am taking it in next week. It needs an oil change and a good whatsover after our long trip.

GTO JUDGE · 05-24-2008, 04:56 PM

You could have an OS2 sensor giving you an intermittent bad read at certain speeds.
Maybe a fuel pump thing.

Do you mean you never drive with the TC off?

svede1212 · 05-24-2008, 06:56 PM

it could be your clutch too....

Aramz06 · 05-24-2008, 07:17 PM

I never noticed anything like that, just alot of popping for a stock exhaust.

Hey svede1212 thats probably the best avatar pic Ive seen on this forum! nice job

Mike's06GTO · 05-25-2008, 11:14 AM

No, what I mean is that I drive with the T/C off. When it rains I turn the T/C on.

Mike's06GTO · 05-25-2008, 11:16 AM

I thought that if it were the clutch I would feel it in all the gears especially the first two where the torque is the highest.

GTO JUDGE · 05-25-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike's06GTO

No, what I mean is that I drive with the T/C off. When it rains I turn the T/C on.

The Traction Control is on all the time. Why would you turn the TC off every time you drive except in the rain?

Mike's06GTO · 05-25-2008, 12:01 PM

No good answer to that question judge, other than I've got it in my head that I get slightly better gas mileage with the T/C off. Technically I doubt that it makes any difference at all. So the root of my driving with the T/C off most likely stems from a Tim Allen line of reasoning. AGH!!! AGH!!! AGH!!!. lol.