Author Topic: Power loss (Read 920 times)

Sharon · « **on:** August 12, 2022, 05:17:35 PM »

Hi all. A couple of weeks ago i started noticing a power loss in second gear. Basically pushing on the accelerator would yield more revs than torque. I can hammer the revs to get enough speed to change to third, but same thing happens in third. Going downhill i am ok but going uphill is a nightmare. Also noticed yesterday on a.long straight road that i can only get the car to around 60 max. Whars happening? Have i blown a gasket??

fashionphotography · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2022, 11:28:55 PM »

could be slipping clutch

Lord Voltermore · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2022, 07:34:33 AM »

I agree it could be a slipping clutch , . Try driving off with the handbrake on hard. The car should stall . (assuming the handbrake is good - the Jazz has a bit of a reputation for sometimes having a fairly weak handbrake. )

If engine speed rises and the car isnt moving as it should the clutch may be worn out ,or contaminated with oil,and need replacing. ( Good workshop practice is to replace the oil seal anyway when changing the clutch whether it leaking or not ,so cost should be the same. ) But get expert opinion before spending cash.

If its a cvt automatic, I dont know much about these. With these some mismatch between engine and road speed is normal. But if its worse than usual it might also be the source of similar problems.

Sharon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2022, 04:12:09 PM »

Thanks all. Broke down fully, AA towed me to garage and gave me hire car. New clutch needed. Three days later and 450 quid later i was back on the road.