Lurching while parked
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Re: Lurching while parked
Dying is not good. Yikes. I haven't had that.....luckily.
I do get the same of rocking when in park sometimes. It does feel like the ICE is running rough. The funny thing is, it has gotten a little warmer and I have not had it lurch as violently when the ICE first starts after "booting up" the car.
I do get the same of rocking when in park sometimes. It does feel like the ICE is running rough. The funny thing is, it has gotten a little warmer and I have not had it lurch as violently when the ICE first starts after "booting up" the car.
I guess we'll see if a TSB comes out on it :-)
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Re: Lurching while parked
I also had my first "crash" with the TCH. (as in the car dying and shutting off). Later the same day, I drove 1 block from my home. I stop at a stop sign. A bunch of idiots lights come on. (Check engine, VSC, brake, a few others.) "Ready" light is on, but car won't move.
I'm glad I was on a quiet street; if could've been an issue in traffic. (Kinda scary for it to go t-i-t-s up on me.).
I did a power cycle off/on, and it came back like nothing happened.
I'm glad I was on a quiet street; if could've been an issue in traffic. (Kinda scary for it to go t-i-t-s up on me.).
I did a power cycle off/on, and it came back like nothing happened.
As to the "lurching while parked", I can't say I've ever noticed it. The only time I ever feel anything is if I don't have the parking brake set and the ICE shuts down while in park. Even then it is barely noticeable.
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I suggest going to the dealer ASAP and see if they can pull any codes. I've had my TCH for almost 2 years and 35K miles and never had anything like that happen and hope I never do!
As to the "lurching while parked", I can't say I've ever noticed it. The only time I ever feel anything is if I don't have the parking brake set and the ICE shuts down while in park. Even then it is barely noticeable.
As to the "lurching while parked", I can't say I've ever noticed it. The only time I ever feel anything is if I don't have the parking brake set and the ICE shuts down while in park. Even then it is barely noticeable.
I suppose I could go to the dealer, but I hate to lose a day of work going to the dealer. If it happens again, I will likely go.
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Re: Lurching while parked
Bobby...(and Mikie) No insults intended, but I think you are over-reacting. I have experienced this once in 29,000 miles..it was a very minor feeling. As long as your foot is on the brake, which it must be when starting the car, I don't believe the car willl actually move an inch.
If you live in a place like SF or where bumper-to-bumper parking is the norm, this small inch or so goes from no big deal to something to consider.
Yes, as a safety precaution, ones foot should be on the brake - or the parking brake set until the engine kicks on - but I agree with other posters; I don't want my car moving until I say so.
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Re: Lurching while parked
They have a TSB out for fuel in the evap system. Causes rough idling and/or stalling. You have to take it to the dealer to have them pull some codes. I think it might have been a Canadian TSB I saw...not sure if there is a US one yet.
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Re: Lurching while parked
But I have a 2009...I think most (all?) TSBs are for 2007 versions?
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Re: Lurching while parked
Yeah, it looks like it is an 2007. Sorry. I did not know what year you had.
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Re: Lurching while parked
I have had the engine vibration a few times when sitting still at startup on a cold morning. It only happens if I hold the brake over 10 seconds to start the car. The ice starts instead of staying in the he EV mode.
I did find if I hold the brake for about 5 seconds then start the car as usual. Immediately put it in drive or reverse. Then let it roll forward or back, while not touching the throttle. The ice will then start smoothly in about 4 to 5 seconds.
I did find if I hold the brake for about 5 seconds then start the car as usual. Immediately put it in drive or reverse. Then let it roll forward or back, while not touching the throttle. The ice will then start smoothly in about 4 to 5 seconds.
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