I have just purchased a car with an underlying issue. The seller told me he has no idea what’s going on.
(First time starting the car) Basically, when I shifted from Park into First (semi-auto), it displayed I am in 1st gear on the dash, however accelerating to pull away, I had no power for a few seconds. Then Bam, the car shot forwards with a big jolt and the car stalled (Possibly my reaction on the park & foot brake).
I’ve read that it’s called “Delayed Engagement”, however I’m not sure of the cause.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation and tell me what I can do to try and rectify this issue. Thanks for any input.
Car: 2013 1.3L SemiAuto FIAT 500L
I have just purchased a car with an underlying issue. The seller told me he has no idea what’s going on.
(First time starting the car) Basically, when I shifted from Park into First (semi-auto), it displayed I am in 1st gear on the dash, however accelerating to pull away, I had no power for a few seconds. Then Bam, the car shot forwards with a big jolt and the car stalled (Possibly my reaction on the park & foot brake).
I’ve read that it’s called “Delayed Engagement”, however I’m not sure of the cause.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation and tell me what I can do to try and rectify this issue. Thanks for any input.
Car: 2013 1.3L SemiAuto FIAT 500L
Vid: https://youtu.be/GeeZxtD71ko
(First time starting the car) Basically, when I shifted from Park into First (semi-auto), it displayed I am in 1st gear on the dash, however accelerating to pull away, I had no power for a few seconds. Then Bam, the car shot forwards with a big jolt and the car stalled (Possibly my reaction on the park & foot brake).
I’ve read that it’s called “Delayed Engagement”, however I’m not sure of the cause.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation and tell me what I can do to try and rectify this issue. Thanks for any input.
Car: 2013 1.3L SemiAuto FIAT 500L
I have just purchased a car with an underlying issue. The seller told me he has no idea what’s going on.
(First time starting the car) Basically, when I shifted from Park into First (semi-auto), it displayed I am in 1st gear on the dash, however accelerating to pull away, I had no power for a few seconds. Then Bam, the car shot forwards with a big jolt and the car stalled (Possibly my reaction on the park & foot brake).
I’ve read that it’s called “Delayed Engagement”, however I’m not sure of the cause.
Can anyone shed some light on this situation and tell me what I can do to try and rectify this issue. Thanks for any input.
Car: 2013 1.3L SemiAuto FIAT 500L
Vid: https://youtu.be/GeeZxtD71ko