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Engine Surge After Shifting

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  • Start date Start date Oct 25, 2014

doobismaximus

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After car has been running for awhile, the engine surges when i shift or put in neutral to coast. Never goes over 1500 rpm. It doesnt over heat, all the other gauges look good. Help?
 

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Manual transmission? But why would you engage in a dangerous practice?
 

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It is manual. I slip it in neutral when slowing for a red light . versus down shifting i guess
 

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Probably caused by the engine load quickly falling off as you put it into neutral. I'm assuming it's just a quick rise then a slower decent back to the normal idle rpm.
 

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Yes it tapers off after a bit.
As i accelerate i can hear static increase in the dash somewhere... Its minimal, but was curious if youve had a similar issue
 

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Shift correctly and see if the problem persist.
 
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