Strange Abnormality?
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Strange Abnormality?
Hi all.
I had a strange one happen the other day and I could not replicate it.
I was driving the car and braked hard. When I stopped I realized the car still wanted to keep going as if the torque converter was locked and the rpm was at about 2000.
This only lasted a brief moment and then the desire to stay moving stopped and the car worked as expected.
Has anyone ever experienced this with a 2006 era C6 Auto? If so what was going on?
Katie
I had a strange one happen the other day and I could not replicate it.
I was driving the car and braked hard. When I stopped I realized the car still wanted to keep going as if the torque converter was locked and the rpm was at about 2000.
This only lasted a brief moment and then the desire to stay moving stopped and the car worked as expected.
Has anyone ever experienced this with a 2006 era C6 Auto? If so what was going on?
Katie
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Maybe you are not driving it often enough and the car thought you were taking it back to imprison him for another long while, wanted to keep going? Just kidding of course. 
With all those electronics in modern day autos you are no longer in control. Just read how much new C 7 owners are having problems with their new 8 speed autos. I bought a new volvo for DD, which also has 8 speed auto and i hate it. It goes when it wants, sometimes it does not, sometimes it takes like a bat out of hell, sometimes at lights it lurches forward like someone hit you from behind. Lot of ohh chit moments. Electronics have occasional software glitches. ( except my dd, it is possessed) If it never does it again you are good to go, if it keeps doing it often than it needs to be trouble shot, or maybe just shot and put a 6 speed in it.
With all those electronics in modern day autos you are no longer in control. Just read how much new C 7 owners are having problems with their new 8 speed autos. I bought a new volvo for DD, which also has 8 speed auto and i hate it. It goes when it wants, sometimes it does not, sometimes it takes like a bat out of hell, sometimes at lights it lurches forward like someone hit you from behind. Lot of ohh chit moments. Electronics have occasional software glitches. ( except my dd, it is possessed) If it never does it again you are good to go, if it keeps doing it often than it needs to be trouble shot, or maybe just shot and put a 6 speed in it.
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Heel-toe?
could it be possible you brushed the accelerator pedal slightly when pushing the brake pedal ALL the way down?
I've done that in another car while wearing a pair of wide running shoes.
could it be possible you brushed the accelerator pedal slightly when pushing the brake pedal ALL the way down?
I've done that in another car while wearing a pair of wide running shoes.
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I guess it's an auto trans. Has the trans ever been serviced? Regardless (but respectful of) what others might say, your car--and transmission--are at least 10 years old and possibly eleven. Therefore, if it were me, I'd have had the trans fluid changed at least once sometime during that time period....oh, maybe about year five--which means I'd be up to about the second change of trans fluid about now. Lots of places and people like to have a power flush. I happen to go with drain and fill which is different.
And I certainly agree w. gs's comments above; with all the computer and electronic controls/sensors, it's sometimes a different car every time you get in it depending on so many factors that get "computed."
And I certainly agree w. gs's comments above; with all the computer and electronic controls/sensors, it's sometimes a different car every time you get in it depending on so many factors that get "computed."
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Done it a few times myself before I realized what was going on.
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OK you all are amazing. Now if a guy was as problem free as the car.......... sorry way daydreaming.
The car has 67,000 miles and I don't think the fluid has been changed. YES it is on my list and I already have the procedures watched from youtube. I will be doing this SOON.
Thank you guys.
The car has 67,000 miles and I don't think the fluid has been changed. YES it is on my list and I already have the procedures watched from youtube. I will be doing this SOON.
Thank you guys.
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You all are awesome
with some embarasement I have to cancel my question. You pointed out something and you were correct. Me toes were pushing the gas pedal. Was totally able to replicate the issue. So again you all are awesome. Katie
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katie, it takes a strong person to publicly admit they are wrong. Over 50 years ago, my Dad was teaching me to drive, both stick and automatic cars. He was relentless about watching where I put my foot when braking, and would always correct me if it was not right in the middle of the pedal. He taught me that if you are careless (his word was "lazy") about stepping on the brake, you would develop the habit of stepping on the right half of the pedal. Eventually, at some point you will hit both the gas and the brake, or even just the gas. He was a great teacher...
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