2008 BULLITT loosing power
08-17-2011, 06:19 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1
2008 BULLITT loosing power
Hi there guys,
One big, big problem.
I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt (actually a GT that is supposed to run better:P ) and after less than 3 years and about 20k miles (first owner) I felt a sudden drop of power.
To be precisely, it revs up just great and it speeds up as usual, as long as I don't hit the gas. When I'm at full gas it revs up heavy and sometimes it stops at about 4000 revs for a second or two.
Any computer diagnose is excellent and the mechanics don't have any solution.
THKS!
One big, big problem.
I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt (actually a GT that is supposed to run better:P ) and after less than 3 years and about 20k miles (first owner) I felt a sudden drop of power.
To be precisely, it revs up just great and it speeds up as usual, as long as I don't hit the gas. When I'm at full gas it revs up heavy and sometimes it stops at about 4000 revs for a second or two.
Any computer diagnose is excellent and the mechanics don't have any solution.
THKS!
08-17-2011, 08:11 PM
#2
Depends on your maintenance so far. Clean the throttlebody, get some carb cleaner and spray it down the intake manifold to clean the IMRC plates, clean/replace air filter, replace fuel filter and pcv and a bottle of Chevron Techron to half tank of gas.
08-17-2011, 10:31 PM
#3
6th Gear Member
I'm hoping you can give some more info. Try those items that SpartaPerformance mentioned (do we HAVE a PCV?) as they are some of the basic maintenance items that could be associated with what you seem to describe, although I AM somewhat baffled by your info.
08-17-2011, 10:54 PM
#4
The Paranoid One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,320
If you mean your RPMs are going up when you hit the gas but you are not gaining speed then your clutch could be slipping on you meaning time for a new clutch.
I may not be understanding your description though.
I may not be understanding your description though.
Last edited by Blacksmoke; 08-17-2011 at 10:58 PM.
08-18-2011, 10:10 PM
#5
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 189
The electronic pedal has been known to act up. You can reset this.
Recalibrating the gas pedal and throttle body:
1- Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine(dashboard lights come on and chime sounds).
2- After the chime stops, smoothly depress the gas pedal to the floor while counting 1001-1002-1003.
3- Release the gas pedal using the same procedure in 2.
4- Wait 6 seconds, and turn the ignition to OFF.
Some people say it works, some don't but it's worth a try and it's free.
Recalibrating the gas pedal and throttle body:
1- Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine(dashboard lights come on and chime sounds).
2- After the chime stops, smoothly depress the gas pedal to the floor while counting 1001-1002-1003.
3- Release the gas pedal using the same procedure in 2.
4- Wait 6 seconds, and turn the ignition to OFF.
Some people say it works, some don't but it's worth a try and it's free.
08-20-2011, 03:43 PM
#6
Hi there guys,
One big, big problem.
I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt (actually a GT that is supposed to run better:P ) and after less than 3 years and about 20k miles (first owner) I felt a sudden drop of power.
To be precisely, it revs up just great and it speeds up as usual, as long as I don't hit the gas. When I'm at full gas it revs up heavy and sometimes it stops at about 4000 revs for a second or two.
Any computer diagnose is excellent and the mechanics don't have any solution.
THKS!
One big, big problem.
I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt (actually a GT that is supposed to run better:P ) and after less than 3 years and about 20k miles (first owner) I felt a sudden drop of power.
To be precisely, it revs up just great and it speeds up as usual, as long as I don't hit the gas. When I'm at full gas it revs up heavy and sometimes it stops at about 4000 revs for a second or two.
Any computer diagnose is excellent and the mechanics don't have any solution.
THKS!
It should be EASY for a Tech (Qualified) to Diagnose what is happening.
Just take the Service Manager for a ride and show them in person what is taking place.
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