Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't?

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Feb 12, 2003 | 01:21 AM

geoff1750

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Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't?

I have a 98 with an A4 2.73 trans and some mods (see sig). Sometimes when I hammer down (with traction control off or on) it will kick into WOT and scream. Sometimes it will just go without going into WOT.

Whats up?
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Feb 12, 2003 | 01:27 AM

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (geoff1750)

Are you hitting it at the exact same MPH each time? Are you sure the floor mat or nothing else is getting stuck under the accelerator? What about engine coolant temperature and ambient temperature, similiar situations with both shift scenarios?

Feb 12, 2003 | 01:32 AM

geoff1750

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (Godspeed)

I am mostly trying this at a slow roll or standing still. I guess I will have to "test" some more. Temperature out side is usually <50*. I only try it when the engine is at least over 150*. I don't seem to have the problem when I am going over 40 or 50mph. Even at 80mph it will kick in.

Feb 12, 2003 | 09:40 AM

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (geoff1750)

Never mind. I misread the post. :rolleyes:

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Feb 12, 2003 | 07:50 PM

Ketch2631

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (geoff1750)

My 99 A4 does the same thing. I never look at how fast I am going when it happens. I just noticed this the other day. Who knows?

Feb 12, 2003 | 07:59 PM

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (Ketch2631)

My 98 is the same way, sometimes it seems like it's scary fast, other times when you want it to be, it won't do it. I hope someone has an answer.

Feb 12, 2003 | 08:06 PM

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Re: Sometimes it wil, sometimes it won't? (geoff1750)

I had the same problem. I got ls1edit and changed the A4 shift parameters. The stock parameters have a 'lazy' downshift. Now It downshifts when I want it to. :yesnod: