Hi guys,
I have a 2000 Punto Mk2 1.2 8v and I'm experiencing the following problem:
When I do a cold start and drive away, the car resists during the first 150 meters ONLY.
Let me define 'resists':
When I push the throttle the car accelerates, but the engine has trouble breaking through the 2000 RPM "barrier", as if it has to go through a certain mechanical resistance/drag. This resistance period lasts like 2 seconds, and only happens during the acceleration in the first 150 meters driving.
Another symptom that I experience during the resistance periods, is that when I take my foot off the throttle, the car decelerates more than normal, it becomes sort of like a bunny hop. So I can feel the resistance both during acceleration as well as without any throttle.
Note: when I press the clutch, the mechanical resistance is gone immediately.
I've read quite a few posts about engine hesitation, being linked to bad HT leads. This could explain my engine resistance while accelerating, however I'm really doubting whether this can also cause this sort of "mechanical resistance".
Note: I have a CAN scan tool (OBDLink SX) and used MultiECUScan to check for any errors, but there are no errors whatsoever.
Does anyone recognize my symptoms?
Thanks for all your help in advance!
Kind regards,
Martijn
I have a 2000 Punto Mk2 1.2 8v and I'm experiencing the following problem:
When I do a cold start and drive away, the car resists during the first 150 meters ONLY.
Let me define 'resists':
When I push the throttle the car accelerates, but the engine has trouble breaking through the 2000 RPM "barrier", as if it has to go through a certain mechanical resistance/drag. This resistance period lasts like 2 seconds, and only happens during the acceleration in the first 150 meters driving.
Another symptom that I experience during the resistance periods, is that when I take my foot off the throttle, the car decelerates more than normal, it becomes sort of like a bunny hop. So I can feel the resistance both during acceleration as well as without any throttle.
Note: when I press the clutch, the mechanical resistance is gone immediately.
I've read quite a few posts about engine hesitation, being linked to bad HT leads. This could explain my engine resistance while accelerating, however I'm really doubting whether this can also cause this sort of "mechanical resistance".
Note: I have a CAN scan tool (OBDLink SX) and used MultiECUScan to check for any errors, but there are no errors whatsoever.
Does anyone recognize my symptoms?
Thanks for all your help in advance!
Kind regards,
Martijn
