Car does not respond as it should
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Car does not respond as it should
Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and would really appreciate your help !
Got my Rx330 2004 model (used) with 20000km's . Now on my 30000's , it stopped responding as it used to. When I first got it, the car used to respond like hell. Very fast accelerations, real power could be felt. Suddenly, on an early morning, I start the car and could feel the exhaust sound coughing. When I put it on reverse, the whole car starts to shake, until i push the accelerator.
Put in on Drive (D), the car stops shaking, but as soon as I press on the accelerator, the exhaust again does the same coughing sound during the 1st gear, and "loss of power" can be felt.
I have checked the exhaust with a mechanic, and it seems to be perfect !
Just cant figure out what the problem really is !
Please help me on this !
Please let me know if you need any details !
I am new to this forum and would really appreciate your help !
Got my Rx330 2004 model (used) with 20000km's . Now on my 30000's , it stopped responding as it used to. When I first got it, the car used to respond like hell. Very fast accelerations, real power could be felt. Suddenly, on an early morning, I start the car and could feel the exhaust sound coughing. When I put it on reverse, the whole car starts to shake, until i push the accelerator.
Put in on Drive (D), the car stops shaking, but as soon as I press on the accelerator, the exhaust again does the same coughing sound during the 1st gear, and "loss of power" can be felt.
I have checked the exhaust with a mechanic, and it seems to be perfect !
Just cant figure out what the problem really is !
Please help me on this !
Please let me know if you need any details !
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Are you getting a Check Engine Light?
Where does your RX stand in maintenance? What is the warranty situation and what does the dealer say?
You can try disconnecting the battery for 1/2 hr or so. [Caution: you may loose your presets]
The root cause seems to be the engine and the exhaust just muffles the engine sound.
Salim
Where does your RX stand in maintenance? What is the warranty situation and what does the dealer say?
You can try disconnecting the battery for 1/2 hr or so. [Caution: you may loose your presets]
The root cause seems to be the engine and the exhaust just muffles the engine sound.
Salim
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2010
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From: S.A
Are you getting a Check Engine Light?
Where does your RX stand in maintenance? What is the warranty situation and what does the dealer say?
You can try disconnecting the battery for 1/2 hr or so. [Caution: you may loose your presets]
The root cause seems to be the engine and the exhaust just muffles the engine sound.
Salim
Where does your RX stand in maintenance? What is the warranty situation and what does the dealer say?
You can try disconnecting the battery for 1/2 hr or so. [Caution: you may loose your presets]
The root cause seems to be the engine and the exhaust just muffles the engine sound.
Salim
Yea .. I am getting the check engine light ! unfortunately ! But I only get it for some time, and after 10 to 15 min it disappears !
Forget about warranty and dealer as the car is imported !
!Do you think it has anything to do with the spark plugs ?
Thankz for your help !
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