Extremely slow acceleration from stop- HELP!
05-10-06, 06:51 AM
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Extremely slow acceleration from stop- HELP!
I have a 2003 GS300 that I bought 2 weeks ago. One problem that I seem to be having with the car is that the car accelerates EXTREMELY slow from stop. When I stop at a red light, it takes the car forever to accelerate. Is this a common issue with a GS300, or should I get my car checked out by a mechanic? Also, is there something I can put in from Autozone or something to help (assuming it is not a mechanical issue). Thanks.
05-10-06, 08:46 AM
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I have a 2003 GS300 that I bought 2 weeks ago. One problem that I seem to be having with the car is that the car accelerates EXTREMELY slow from stop. When I stop at a red light, it takes the car forever to accelerate. Is this a common issue with a GS300, or should I get my car checked out by a mechanic? Also, is there something I can put in from Autozone or something to help (assuming it is not a mechanical issue). Thanks.
Ok, congrats on your purchase. How many miles on the car so we can guage what should be done to remedy your problem.
05-10-06, 09:07 AM
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You don't happen to have the 'snow' mode switched on do you?
05-10-06, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Ok, congrats on your purchase. How many miles on the car so we can guage what should be done to remedy your problem.
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05-10-06, 09:38 AM
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Check the drag ... by coasting on a flat open road. That would remove 50% of possible causes.
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05-10-06, 09:53 AM
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I think I will unplug the battery cables and see what happens. I would take it to the dealership, but the closest one is about 100 miles for me and I do not want to drive out that far for something that might not even be a problem.
05-10-06, 10:16 AM
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Maybe his subconscious is telling him..."I coulda had a V8"???
Seriously - take it to the dealership - its still under warranty.
Seriously - take it to the dealership - its still under warranty.
What vehicle did you drive before you got GS300?
05-10-06, 10:25 AM
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what's REALLY slow? time yourself from 0-60 and see how you do.. i don't know what GS3 times are so maybe some others can fill you in.. maybe it's just all in your head 
