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550 Sluggishness

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by ChicagoVV, Nov 25, 2003.

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  1. ChicagoVV

    ChicagoVV Karting

    Oct 26, 2003
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    Dan Van Voorhis
    #1 ChicagoVV, Nov 25, 2003
    I have a 2001 550 Maranello and had been driving quite a bit in stop and go traffic recently when the car seemed to "sputter" 2-3 times in 2nd gear (2-3k RPM's) when I hit the gas - the car just didn't want to "rev up" and accelerate.. Any idea as to what the cause may be??
     
  2. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Texas Forever, Nov 25, 2003
    My guess would be fouled plugs. Anybody else? Dale
     
  3. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

    Sep 28, 2002
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    #3 bobafett, Nov 25, 2003
    Does it sound / feel like it's misfiring?

    --Dan

    PS; I should add - any warning lights on? Run it by an independant / someone you trust and have them check to see if it's throwing any codes. Then again, if you take it in, have them look at it anyways. :D
     
  4. coachi

    coachi Formula 3

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    #4 coachi, Nov 26, 2003
    Check the timing...
     
  5. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    Nov 2, 2003
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    Jim McGee
    #5 Dr_ferrari, Nov 26, 2003
    maybe, traction control? plug wire set?

    possible fouled plug.

    If no codes, I would try disabling the traction control and recheck. at least it would elimnate that system and an easy test.

    best regards, jim
     

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