I bought my brand new Passion 6 days ago.. Aside from it switching from automatic to manual all by itself 7 times, I have another problem. When I accelerate by pressing on the gas pedal lightly, the car stopped and then it took a BIG LEAP FORWARD -- it lunged forward. This definitely didn't happen during the test drive or I would not have gotten this car. Here's exactly what happened: I was driving in a residential area. I stoped at intersection with red light. When light turned green, I drove straight down the street. After I passed the intersection, I pushed down on gas pedal lightly to speed it up a little and the car stopped and then it LEAPED FORWARD -- A "BIG'" LEAP. Is this normal? If someone have this problem, please give me some advice. HELP PLEASE.
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>>I pushed down on gas pedal lightly to speed it up a little and the car stopped and then it LEAPED FORWARD -- A "BIG'" LEAP.
I have pushed down on the gas AT about the same time as the trans was about to shift and had the smart "lurch forward" BUT the car did not STOP. If you can make your smart repeat your findings...then go in for service.
Jerry
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Jerry, THANKS ZILLIONS for your advice. I really appreciate it. If car stops and then lurch forward again, I'll definitely take it into the Service Dept. You know how that goes though -- if they cannot duplicate the problem, they'll tell you nothing is wrong.
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Haven't seen this happen exactly this way, but you may want to ask your dealer if your car has the new transmission program... I have two 451s and both have been updated. Smoother shifts, better shift points, and faster paddle response. It should be easy for them to check the sofware revision and update if necessary. They want to help- don't be shy about asking! Particularly when you're under warranty!
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Permalink Reply by Daisy Chin
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I checked with dealer and I do have the new transmission program. Hope it never happens again. THANKS VERY MUCH.
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