Car Struggling to go over 20 MPH
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:05 pm
Hello,
I have a 2003 Hdi 90. A couple of issues with it currently:
1. I noticed recently it was sluggish when accelerating. It has become very bad, took the car out yesterday and it really struggled to do anything over 20 Mph with pedal flat to the floor. Car was warmed up to running temperature, no warning lights came on. Eventually got it to go to 30 mph. Tried again today, struggled to go past 30 mph. Can anyone offer any advice / suggestions?
The car was giving some starting issues last year, had a mechanic look at it and he fitted a non-return valve just in front of the fuel priming bulb. Car was running fine afterwards. So, don't know if that has anything to do with current acceleration problem.
2. The clutch pedal has also recently developed a vibration in it. This is noticeable when just driving along, as I put my foot on the clutch just before changing gear I can feel a vibration, there is no vibration while the clutch is being depressed whilst changing gear. I had the clutch replaced about three years ago. The car is currently on 141 k miles. Not sure if this is anything to be concerned about at present, does anyone know if this indicates problems with the clutch or flywheel?
Thanks in advance for any advice / suggestions etc. Cheers.
I have a 2003 Hdi 90. A couple of issues with it currently:
1. I noticed recently it was sluggish when accelerating. It has become very bad, took the car out yesterday and it really struggled to do anything over 20 Mph with pedal flat to the floor. Car was warmed up to running temperature, no warning lights came on. Eventually got it to go to 30 mph. Tried again today, struggled to go past 30 mph. Can anyone offer any advice / suggestions?
The car was giving some starting issues last year, had a mechanic look at it and he fitted a non-return valve just in front of the fuel priming bulb. Car was running fine afterwards. So, don't know if that has anything to do with current acceleration problem.
2. The clutch pedal has also recently developed a vibration in it. This is noticeable when just driving along, as I put my foot on the clutch just before changing gear I can feel a vibration, there is no vibration while the clutch is being depressed whilst changing gear. I had the clutch replaced about three years ago. The car is currently on 141 k miles. Not sure if this is anything to be concerned about at present, does anyone know if this indicates problems with the clutch or flywheel?
Thanks in advance for any advice / suggestions etc. Cheers.