[CL9] Auto stalling whilst driving

[exISeuro]

The ongoing saga continues with my 2004 Automatic 167,000km Euro.

I suspect it has something to do with the transmission ?
The transmission oil hasnt been replaced in probably 30,000km.
I also know the car being this age, requires the fuel filter to be replaced.

Anyways, what we (driver and passenger) feel in the car is described as a resistance to move forward.
This feeling only happens when the 10-20% of the accelerator is applied.
I can only describe it as a chugging feeling where its almost like the front tyres are egged.

It has "stalled" 4 times in the past two weeks.

27/08 = 3 hours before my road trip to Melbourne.
Going 60km/h slight throttle.. chugg.. chugg car goes into limp mode, check engine light, battery, vsa, traction lights illuminate on the dash, car slows down.
I stop the car, try to restart, fail. Wait 30 secs and all is normal again.

30/08 = After a 2000km round trip to Melbourne and back the car stalls at a set of traffic lights 2kms from home.
This time the car went into limp mode from a standstill.

04/09 = Driving on M4 110km/h severe chugg ... chugg, car slows down. I pull over and the car restarts fine.

10/09 = Driving 60km/h slight chugg... chugg, car goes into limp mode. Restarts first go.


I doubt anyone else has experienced this issue, hope all the other owners of the older 2003/2004 cars arent going through what i am.

[raffyboy]

sounds like a major check up lol - get it check mate not healthy for the car

[Min988]

I had the same thing and it turned out to be it was water in my fuel.

[sodaz]

If the transmission is problematic it would make some seriously disturbing sounds when you're driving. I would stop driving your car right now and take it to a reputable mechanic for a thorough checkup to avoid further damage.

[exISeuro]

I had the same thing and it turned out to be it was water in my fuel.

How was your issue resolved ? When you say water in the fuel, did you find out how water entered the fuel tank ? bad petrol ?

I've bought the replaceable parts for servicing this week i.e transmission oil + fuel filter, we'll see how it goes ! *fingers crossed*