Experiencing Power Loss!
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Experiencing Power Loss!
2007 C6 Z51 115K miles. Few days ago on an open road middle of nowhere I opened it up and was crusing about 100 when I passed three cars on my right going about 90. The lead car was a 355i BMW, which once I passed sped up to my speed. I gave it a bit more and hit 130 and just seemed to be all she had. The BMW got the best of me. I figured since I had my work boots on (size 15) they probably got caught in the carpet and I couldn't get the gas to the floor. Next day I'm back out on the open freeway getting on from a rest stop and decided to see what she could do. Slammed the gas and hit 120 real quick, slowed a bit but was still climbing past 130 when I had to let off. Few minutes ago took a turn at a red light and had a truck try to run me, so I hit the gas expecting at 20MPH for the wheels to start spinning and take off.......nope. She took off but nothing like before. What do I need to start checking?
Only work I have done recently is an oil change, fuel systems fush and replaced the battery.
Also, gas gauge has been jumping to empty and back up again. And every time I fill up is shows empty for a few miles. Check engine light just came on as well. Gonna stop and have that checked on the way home.
Only work I have done recently is an oil change, fuel systems fush and replaced the battery.
Also, gas gauge has been jumping to empty and back up again. And every time I fill up is shows empty for a few miles. Check engine light just came on as well. Gonna stop and have that checked on the way home.
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IBTL also.
I'm thinking pedal sensor also, unless you are just not getting it pushed down all the way because of shoes/boots. The check engine light should be on and have a code if power is being cut. Wow, losing to a bimmer, how embarrassing. This will end up being locked because of the discussion of speeding. The story should have been told without mentioning the speeds...then they would not have had a problem with it.
I'm thinking pedal sensor also, unless you are just not getting it pushed down all the way because of shoes/boots. The check engine light should be on and have a code if power is being cut. Wow, losing to a bimmer, how embarrassing. This will end up being locked because of the discussion of speeding. The story should have been told without mentioning the speeds...then they would not have had a problem with it.
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Locked because of discussion of speeding? We all drive vehicles that theoretically can reach speeds of over 180....lol. But I get your point.
Yes, losing to a BMW was embarrassing, but I'm more concerned with what could possibly be wrong with my Corvette. And need to fix it in case I run across this BMW again!
I don't believe it being an issue of the boots due to this last take of at 20MPH and not getting the normal wheel spin. Is there a way to test the pedal sensor?
Yes, losing to a BMW was embarrassing, but I'm more concerned with what could possibly be wrong with my Corvette. And need to fix it in case I run across this BMW again!
I don't believe it being an issue of the boots due to this last take of at 20MPH and not getting the normal wheel spin. Is there a way to test the pedal sensor?
