Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Default Does your car have a slight 'hiccup' when...

When my car is cold, and I am pulling out of my driveway (I say cold, but it is 110*+ in my garage), as I put it into 'D' to take off up my street, I get a 'hiccup' upon first pedal press. It is slight, maybe 1/10th second...but it acts as if there is a lack of spark, and over abundance of fuel, or not enough air. This is not a severe or harsh pedal mashing, but a leisurely stroll type take off. I am just normal driving when I get it.

I almost assume it is something that is relative to supercharged cars - but I could be wrong. It only happens when the car is first started.

For the record - this was before the sprint booster. Just remembered to ask about it and wanted to see if it is common amongst all SRT's or just mine. I also wondered if this had anything to do with my 'hard starts' and long cranking times. It is slightly resolved or ignored with the sprint booster installed, but I think it is just a band aid because the throttle response is much quicker. I can still feel a slight hesitation but it is greatly shortened.

Also, this doesn't seem to be as severe when it is in 1st gear as opposed to D...seems much worse in 'D'.

Either way - it isn't a big deal, just wondering if it is normal or if I should ask about it at the dealer. Could very well be some sort of open loop mode or something similar for the car when it is not at operating temp. Thought I'd ask!

Thanks,
Shawn
 

Last edited by ShawnQ; Oct 5, 2007 at 09:08 PM.
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