MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
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| MY2012 Engine Lag/Hesitation While In Motion |
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I've recently replaced my MY2010 with a MY2012.
I was used to the odd hesitation at roundabouts and junctions occasionally with the MY2010 which seems to have been fairly normal for many owners.
However, with the 2012 I am regularly getting very noticeable engine lag/hesitation issues while drviving, commonly just easing off the accelertor peddle and putting back on, or after touching the breaks a litte.
I just get no response when hitting the gas for a good second or two or three (maybe it seems longer than it is) and then it just suddenly kicks in a goes, normally with a bit of force as I have pushed the pedal further due to lack of response.
I have only done just over 100 miles so far, should I give the engine a bit more of a chance to run in before I worry about it or should I get it back to the dealers asap?
Have any other 2012 oweners experienced the same problem?
Is the fault likey to be a sticky solenoid valve?
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 19th Mar 2012 2:03 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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Mine's done over 4k and I'm getting this every now and then. I happened this afternoon as I was turning a corner into a side road, foot off the gas until I had completed the turn, as I applied the gas again, there was a pause and then we took off!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what causes it and I'd be interested to find outif it can be cured.
Bill Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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| 19th Mar 2012 3:34 pm |
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APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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Neighbour of mine who has a 2012MY reckons his only does this when engine not fully warmed up....
I think it's just the way the fly-by-wire throttle works - takes a bit of getting used to. 2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
2019 Discovery 5 HSE
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| 19th Mar 2012 4:32 pm |
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Zapp79
Member Since: 25 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 129
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Happened to me a few times but I just put it down to me not being used to the throttle setup - <500 miles covered so far.
Has woken me up a few times when it leaps into life and drops a few cogs!!
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| 19th Mar 2012 8:13 pm |
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markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 704
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Got 2 MY12 HSE at work, one has done 800 miles the other 620 and neither of them display any hesitancy under throttle.
After only 100 miles the vehicle will not be run in and it will still be learning your driving style. I would definitely give it more time to settle before having it looked at.
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| 19th Mar 2012 8:20 pm |
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Mother Theresa
Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: Northants
Posts: 104
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Mine did this until 1000 miles then it seemed to get the hang of it. It occasionally gets it wrong but usually has a pretty good idea of what I am trying to achieve. I have read on here that it takes that long to learn your style.
The fuel economy also took a leap upwards at 1000 miles. Best is 39 indicated but I don't believe it.
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| 20th Mar 2012 8:11 am |
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MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
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Thanks for the replies.
I think I have been getting it a bit more than just now and then though. I will mention it to the dealers when I speak to them but I think I should get a few more miles on the clock and see how it pans out.
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| 20th Mar 2012 1:44 pm |
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