Engine RPMs jumping
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Engine RPMs jumping
I have an 09 base vette. Sometimes when I use the paddle shifters the RPMs will jump under rapid acceleration. Usually in the lower gears. I tried switching the traction control on and off, but that had no effect. Is anyone familiar with this condition?
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Does it feel like the trans is slipping or are you spinning your wheels?
Typically the A6 won't upshift when using the paddles if the wheels are spinning/losing traction and the revs will continue to rise until you hit the rev limiter.
Typically the A6 won't upshift when using the paddles if the wheels are spinning/losing traction and the revs will continue to rise until you hit the rev limiter.
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St. Jude Donor '08 thru '26
Welcome to the world of shift flare. A good A6 tuner can tune most if not all the flare out. I went through the same thing when mine was stock.
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Feels more like the tires slipping
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
If the tires are spinning then it's 'normal'.
The summer tires on the Vette do not perform very well in cold weather and this combined with them being old or maybe worn, could be contributing to your over-revving issue.
The summer tires on the Vette do not perform very well in cold weather and this combined with them being old or maybe worn, could be contributing to your over-revving issue.
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