Difficult to maintain a constant speed?
09-13-2000, 06:14 PM
#1
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I think I have read a little about this in the forum in other threads, but I wanted to make sure I am experiencing the same problem.
I just bought a 2000 GLE auto (obviously, it isn't an option) two weeks ago. It seems after I get up around 40 it is nearly impossible to maintain a constant speed. I find myself letting off the gas too much to avoid hitting people or driving too fast. When I let off the gas completely the RPMs don't drop for a second or so. Sometimes the car kind of surges when I let off too much and then barely give it any gas, but it is hard to avoid doing this when trying to maintain a constant speed. I find this fustrating as I have to let off the gas a lot to avoid ploughing into the car in front of me and I drive about 20 miles each way to work.
Will the dealer really do anything about this?
I just bought a 2000 GLE auto (obviously, it isn't an option) two weeks ago. It seems after I get up around 40 it is nearly impossible to maintain a constant speed. I find myself letting off the gas too much to avoid hitting people or driving too fast. When I let off the gas completely the RPMs don't drop for a second or so. Sometimes the car kind of surges when I let off too much and then barely give it any gas, but it is hard to avoid doing this when trying to maintain a constant speed. I find this fustrating as I have to let off the gas a lot to avoid ploughing into the car in front of me and I drive about 20 miles each way to work.
Will the dealer really do anything about this?
09-13-2000, 07:05 PM
#3
When you are cruising around 40-50 mph, the torque lockup converter just begins to lock. Thus, when you let off the gas, it takes a a few seconds for the lockup converter to unlock and the rpm's to fall. The behavior you describe seems normal. I think you just have to get used to the lockup converter. When you hit 55 or 60, the lockup converter fully locks and it will feel like you shifted into another gear.
09-13-2000, 07:27 PM
#4
no and no, thats the auto fuel cutoff...
I'm sorry, you need to get used to that. I take it you are driving in a hilly or on sloping streets?
I also have a GLE auto and its nearly impossible to maintain 38 on some roads. Unfortunately, I have to drive faster or slower than 38-40 on some roads. Not all. The problem is that when your tranny senses you are coasting, the fuel is cut for economy. as soon as you slow down and tranny gets 'loaded', bursts to life and jerks you. Before getting to upset, know that every new car has this, its an emissions thing. The Max has a seriously torqy engine and it cuts off a bit higher than toyota and honda. This magnifies the effect. Also, know that this is only a problem for people who drive in residential (35-40mph) hilly areas alot.
Nissan knows about this and is not very keen to start reprogramming ECUs. Dont hold your breath. I've lived with it for 13+ months now. You might take it by the dealer and play dumb. You will at least be able to complain about it. Enough complaints might get some action for all. Also, there is a possibility that your throttle position sensor is alittle off. this can also make the condition worse. some people have had alot of this effect reduced by having that re-adjusted. (yeah, out of spec from the factory).
Good luck, let us know if you hear anything positive. Its worse on a 5sp, just be thankful you're not driving that
[Edited by TimW on 09-13-2000 at 11:28 PM]
I also have a GLE auto and its nearly impossible to maintain 38 on some roads. Unfortunately, I have to drive faster or slower than 38-40 on some roads. Not all. The problem is that when your tranny senses you are coasting, the fuel is cut for economy. as soon as you slow down and tranny gets 'loaded', bursts to life and jerks you. Before getting to upset, know that every new car has this, its an emissions thing. The Max has a seriously torqy engine and it cuts off a bit higher than toyota and honda. This magnifies the effect. Also, know that this is only a problem for people who drive in residential (35-40mph) hilly areas alot.
Nissan knows about this and is not very keen to start reprogramming ECUs. Dont hold your breath. I've lived with it for 13+ months now. You might take it by the dealer and play dumb. You will at least be able to complain about it. Enough complaints might get some action for all. Also, there is a possibility that your throttle position sensor is alittle off. this can also make the condition worse. some people have had alot of this effect reduced by having that re-adjusted. (yeah, out of spec from the factory).
Good luck, let us know if you hear anything positive. Its worse on a 5sp, just be thankful you're not driving that
[Edited by TimW on 09-13-2000 at 11:28 PM]
09-13-2000, 07:31 PM
#5
oh and...
this was my first 220+ hp car. I did have to get used to the throttle. My wife complains that its just too anxious to go (I call that a feature 
) You will find that driving around the auto fuel cut-off is not a conscious effort, you just get used to it and that monstorous engine
[Edited by TimW on 09-13-2000 at 10:50 PM]
) You will find that driving around the auto fuel cut-off is not a conscious effort, you just get used to it and that monstorous engine [Edited by TimW on 09-13-2000 at 10:50 PM]
09-15-2000, 06:05 AM
#7
in case you haven't heard
this is called the anti fobba lady driver device. nissan has recognized the faulty driving of asian females. they tend to slam on the gas, let it off slam on the brakes slam on the gas let it off to scratch an itch and hammer the darn thing again. so they let the rpms stay up just incase the lady needs to scratch an itch.
the above are personal experiences of me riding in my mom's car as well as her friends cars.. i do not mean to offend anyone by the above text. just my guess on what's going on.
the above are personal experiences of me riding in my mom's car as well as her friends cars.. i do not mean to offend anyone by the above text. just my guess on what's going on.
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