Keeping rpms up so transmission engages

BillB · Post by **BillB** » 02 Aug 2005, 18:37

When coming out of slow turns in XC90 V8, the gas pedal must be punched to re-engage the transmission so the car resumes forward progress. I have never had a vehicle before (35 years driving) that lost RPMs so quickly and did not allow coast through turn and again out with this lag. Anyone else experience this sensation?

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Aug 2005, 19:43

Sounds like the stabillity control system is mistakenly sensing the beginnings of a roll, and throttling back.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 02 Aug 2005, 20:42

That's an interesting theory. I would hate to think that the stability control could be so sensitive. I'm talking about a real slow turn at about 10 miles an hour. Can this feature be turned off to test, I think there is a toggle switch that controls this safety feature? Thanks

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Aug 2005, 23:47

I don't know. According to this review you can't disable it:
http://www.curbsite.com/archive/2003/vo ... media.html

This says you can partially disable it:
Autotrader.com XC90 review

I'd look in the owners' manual or call the dealer you bought it from... don't be pushy, but try to make it their problem and see what they say.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 11 Aug 2005, 18:25

my 2003 transmission is being replaced at 33,000