Hesitation at light throttle uphill
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Hesitation at light throttle uphill
Hello, has anyone experienced hesitation with light throttle on an incline?
It’s not too bad on our 2020 580 but is annoying. We live on a hill and upon exiting the garage and driving uphill, we have to either reduce the throttle or increase it too much. The dealer can’t seem to duplicate the issue when they have it.
It’s not too bad on our 2020 580 but is annoying. We live on a hill and upon exiting the garage and driving uphill, we have to either reduce the throttle or increase it too much. The dealer can’t seem to duplicate the issue when they have it.
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Hello, has anyone experienced hesitation with light throttle on an incline?
It’s not too bad on our 2020 580 but is annoying. We live on a hill and upon exiting the garage and driving uphill, we have to either reduce the throttle or increase it too much. The dealer can’t seem to duplicate the issue when they have it.
It’s not too bad on our 2020 580 but is annoying. We live on a hill and upon exiting the garage and driving uphill, we have to either reduce the throttle or increase it too much. The dealer can’t seem to duplicate the issue when they have it.
Have you tried leaving in sport or sport+? What gear do you see when it hesitates?
Last edited by wildta; Oct 30, 2023 at 02:42 AM.
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2020 GLS450 (wife) / 2024 Ford Bronco (mine) / 2014 VW Tiquan (son)
Yes, we have it too, and with all new fluids, filter and plugs recently, its now a bit “jumpy” or “torquey” as well. I tried that old trick from the 7g+ days that works on the 212 of holding down the gas peddle while the engine is off but in accessories only mode for 60 seconds to try and reset the tps and reset the transmission memory, but no luck.
honestly, after FLUSHING out my 212’s transmission fluid and replacing with the Amsoil varient, that car is insanely smooth now. Once they get fluid for this gearbox, I’ll be switching it too.
honestly, after FLUSHING out my 212’s transmission fluid and replacing with the Amsoil varient, that car is insanely smooth now. Once they get fluid for this gearbox, I’ll be switching it too.
