So I noticed a lack of responsiveness from the accelerator from time to time. It was a dog from a dead stop and I had the pedal floored. It didn’t get out of its own way until about 4K rpm. I did have the ac on and the stereo was pretty loud. Is this due to voltage drop? I’m quite mechanically inclined and built a few cars without all this electrical nonsense so for me to say it’s not responsive I mean the car didn’t have any power or wanted to move at all. It putted along until 4K. This doesn’t make any sense to me with this drive by wire crap. Any ideas to fix this?
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I've noticed there isn't much participation on this forum. But from what I have read on the FB groups, the lack of response is due to the DCT having stall moments where it basically has to catch up with its own thought process to figure out what it needs to do. This is apparently very normal for this style trannie and just a pain in the arse you learn to deal with and to anticipate when you plan to make a sudden acceleration, esp if you're going to pass someone in a tight gap.
I haven't heard much on the models with the Shiftronic trannie but I personally found those to have an even worse responsiveness and seemed to jerk harder once they did finally get going.
I haven't heard much on the models with the Shiftronic trannie but I personally found those to have an even worse responsiveness and seemed to jerk harder once they did finally get going.
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Basically the best advice. Its even more important to use the warranty ASAP because if warranty work is long and drawn out it eats into the time we have to use it.
Should we assume you have the base engine with automatic transmission?
Have you had the dealer take a look at it?
You could try running a tank of premium and see if that changes anything. I'm not suggesting this long term but either run tank very low or do two tanks of premium back to back to see if you notice any difference.
AC and a cranked up aftermarket audio system are certainly a load on your engine that will reduce performance.
Have you had the dealer take a look at it?
You could try running a tank of premium and see if that changes anything. I'm not suggesting this long term but either run tank very low or do two tanks of premium back to back to see if you notice any difference.
AC and a cranked up aftermarket audio system are certainly a load on your engine that will reduce performance.
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This^ Im at 6500 ft for my daily and its got a little less pep in its step than it should. If i drive up to anything above 10k feet and go its a dog, and has some sputter. Im going to take it to the dealer to see if they can give it a tune for the higher altitude. Adjust the air fuel, idle, etc.
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The OP mentioned in another thread that they don't have the turbo model.
I have the 2018 Elantra GT GLS 2.0L in manual.
You don't get any action until around 4k RPM because that's where a naturally aspirated engine's power band is.
First gear being somewhat of an exception. You can basically stomp first gear to redline.
You're only working with 150HP it's not like this thing is a rocket. That being said I can chirp the tires on mine going from 1st into 2nd at redline if the throttle stays open a bit.
I have the 2018 Elantra GT GLS 2.0L in manual.
You don't get any action until around 4k RPM because that's where a naturally aspirated engine's power band is.
First gear being somewhat of an exception. You can basically stomp first gear to redline.
You're only working with 150HP it's not like this thing is a rocket. That being said I can chirp the tires on mine going from 1st into 2nd at redline if the throttle stays open a bit.
Ok so the dealer I got it from rolled me on this car and I hate it. I’m done going back to them. I have to keep it for a year then trade it in. By then anyways the new n line sonata will be out and I’ll be buying that. I don’t live in elevated areas. Premium doesn’t help. No codes come up so the dealer won’t do anything anyways. I put too much down on the car and bought it from a dealer that didn’t have shopper assurance. So I got screwed.
It is what it is. Only issue I have now is the glass was all covered with acid etched drips and didn’t notice because I had the car tinted almost right after I found I was stuck with it. It’s all on the outside. I tried invisible glass polish, bon ami, steel wool 0000, polishing compound with and without clay and yet the glass still looks like junk. Can’t see out of any of the windows when it gets wet. Any other ideas? The dealer had the car for a few days and told me it was fixed but they didn’t fix anything. Still shows the stock number in the glass when you fog it up with the ac on a hot day.
It is what it is. Only issue I have now is the glass was all covered with acid etched drips and didn’t notice because I had the car tinted almost right after I found I was stuck with it. It’s all on the outside. I tried invisible glass polish, bon ami, steel wool 0000, polishing compound with and without clay and yet the glass still looks like junk. Can’t see out of any of the windows when it gets wet. Any other ideas? The dealer had the car for a few days and told me it was fixed but they didn’t fix anything. Still shows the stock number in the glass when you fog it up with the ac on a hot day.
The dealer rolled you on this car? What does that mean? You bought a car you don't like...how's that the dealer's fault? Quit playing the victim.
Brought the car back 12 hours later for a larger car and they wouldn’t exchange it. My fault for not knowing they didn’t have driver assurance. So I’m stuck with the car. Play the victim? Keyboard warrior huh? Instead of trying to start an issue fix the one I’m here asking about. Jeez!
Anyone with some real input would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone with some real input would be greatly appreciated.
Not a keyboard warrior but it gets old seeing people throw themselves a pity party on the internet. You're the one on here complaining. I gave you some legit suggestions earlier in the thread. You haven't shared that much information. First post you didn't even specify which powertrain you have.
Have you tried another dealer? Have you tried driving another with the same specs to see if it exhibits the same condition?
Have you tried another dealer? Have you tried driving another with the same specs to see if it exhibits the same condition?
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