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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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I am the owner of a brand new SRT6 roadster with a little less than 400 miles on it. The car seems to be missing or cutting out in 1st gear when the RPM's are between 1,000 - 2,500. Has anybody had this issue?
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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Default Re: Engine Missing (dead spot)??

Try this thread ~ https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tercooler+pump



(I have no idea though, just throwing ideas on there)
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Thanks for the link, but there is nothing there like I am talking about. It has plenty of power, it just cuts out or misses for a second and then its back running strong. Anybody else have any ideas??
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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when this occurs, the supercharger is just overheating and it needs to cool down, so don't give the car a lot of gas when you notice this. give it a few minutes to cool down and your good, or just put your car in neutral for 20 seconds or turn the car off then back on that worked for me.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Default Re: Engine Missing (dead spot)??

have you tried the throttle reset trick?

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=15638
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by huperoptik
I am the owner of a brand new SRT6 roadster with a little less than 400 miles on it. The car seems to be missing or cutting out in 1st gear when the RPM's are between 1,000 - 2,500. Has anybody had this issue?
I think what you are experiencing is the supercharger clutch engaging. Do you sometimes hear a slight chirp too? Many E55 and some SLK/C32 owners experience this. I too experience it. You can read through my experience here. Here is a thread from an MB forum where they are saying that if you are experiencing a rough engagement that the clutch needs to be replaced. Now that I have found out this info I want to take mine back in and tell them what I have found.

On my thread only the 1st and last page really explain what I was experiencing and the outcome.
 

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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Mine has this miss in the morning when I first start it and try to move forward. The car hesitates a bit almost like it wants to stall, but then after it warms up its fine. Any ideas to what that could be?? Just cold maybe? Hmm...Never had a newer car do this.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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I have not tried the throttle reset trick yet. When I have a minute this weekend, I will try it. Can't hurt.
I will also read the MB forum when I have a chance.
This car also sputters a bit when you first take off in it, but when it warms up that goes away. Just seems like it is cold blooded. But the cut-out or hesitation between 1,000 - 2,500 RPM's does not go away after warmed up.
Thanks for your help so far.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by msheredy
I think what you are experiencing is the supercharger clutch engaging. Do you sometimes hear a slight chirp too? Many E55 and some SLK/C32 owners experience this. I too experience it. You can read through my experience here. Here is a thread from an MB forum where they are saying that if you are experiencing a rough engagement that the clutch needs to be replaced. Now that I have found out this info I want to take mine back in and tell them what I have found.

On my thread only the 1st and last page really explain what I was experiencing and the outcome.
This is exactly what I'm experiencing, chirp and all. My thread is "Lurch" where I discuss this problem. Anyone confirm the replacement of the S/C clutch? Why would it go bad on a car with less than 12k miles?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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I have the same thing as distantpulse...I posted a thread on it a couple weeks ago...the car hesitates and seems like it is going to stall the first time I accelerate after a cold start...once I accelerate 2 or 3 times there is no more hesitation...the car is at the Chrysler dealership as we speak...I'm starting to wonder if this is just another quirk with these cars...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by huperoptik
I am the owner of a brand new SRT6 roadster with a little less than 400 miles on it. The car seems to be missing or cutting out in 1st gear when the RPM's are between 1,000 - 2,500. Has anybody had this issue?
Any updates on your situation? Mine and a few others on here have the exact same thing you are talking about. Everything seems to be pointing to the supercharger clutch engaging (normal) or failing (abnormal). I hear a tiny little chirp at the same time when I have the windows down.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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I assume this is normal. My 15,000 mile car does it too. I think it actually has to do with the Drive-by wire throttle. I reset the throttle memory and it went a way for about a hour, then came back. I wonder if the Sprint Booster would fix this. It could also be the SC Clutch I guess, but I've never heard any kind of chirp associated with it. I know it only does it under light throttle input. If you give a fair amount of go pedal, it doesn't do it.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverEnough
I assume this is normal. My 15,000 mile car does it too. I think it actually has to do with the Drive-by wire throttle. I reset the throttle memory and it went a way for about a hour, then came back. I wonder if the Sprint Booster would fix this. It could also be the SC Clutch I guess, but I've never heard any kind of chirp associated with it. I know it only does it under light throttle input. If you give a fair amount of go pedal, it doesn't do it.
I'm pretty sure it still does it with more go pedal application; however, it happens so quickly, it is barely noticeable. Actually, when accelerating quickly, I don't even notice it unless I am looking for it. Accelerating slowly however, is a different story. Very noticeable and yes, I hear a little chirp when the windows are down.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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Hey guys, I can attest to having this same "tug" feeling in manual mode. First gear at 2,900 RPM every time. A friend of mine is getting his SRT-6 (30 miles on it) at the end of this week. It will be interesting to see if his has the same issue.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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When my supercharger clutch was failing/failed I did not notice any chirp or surge. Then again there are times I wouldn't even notice Hooter Girls performing a dance act on the hood of my car. My supercharger clutch failed at around 8,000 miles.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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As suspected, the Chrysler dealership said they can't replicate the problem...
 
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