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Richard22b · Aug 17th, 2006, 03:24 PM

When I reverse fast then put into first gear there is a delay in power. almost stalls sometimes.

Is this a common problem. can it be fixed.

I thought maybe its something to do with the spark plugs. maybe upgrade the power.

herbie hind · Aug 17th, 2006, 09:49 PM

?????? maybe the car is too smart?

Jaffa Racer · Aug 18th, 2006, 12:38 PM

are you sure its not the gear box trying to wind the engine the other way? Thats if your still going bacwards

herbie hind · Aug 18th, 2006, 08:21 PM

it's more than likely your traction control. try it with traction control off.

Richard22b · Aug 18th, 2006, 10:31 PM

Some interesting ideas so far.

Won't be a traction control thing as dont have it on my mini.

will need to investigate more.

SiBradbury · Aug 18th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b (original)

When I reverse fast then put into first gear there is a delay in power. almost stalls sometimes.

Is this a common problem. can it be fixed.

I thought maybe its something to do with the spark plugs. maybe upgrade the power.

Spark plugs don't 'know' if you're going backwards or forwards so it won't be them! It'll be engine compression I imagine......

herbie hind · Aug 19th, 2006, 12:52 PM

oh! wait! it's the fuel sloshing in the tank!!! sometimes when i take a hard right (sometimes) i'll get as you say a delay like feeling ;it's as if someone pulled the plug but then all is well. i think it's the switch in the tank (for roll overs) maybe.???

Richard22b · Aug 20th, 2006, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind (original)

oh! wait! it's the fuel sloshing in the tank!!! sometimes when i take a hard right (sometimes) i'll get as you say a delay like feeling ;it's as if someone pulled the plug but then all is well. i think it's the switch in the tank (for roll overs) maybe.???

thats the best idea yet. Could be the one.

Vicksteruk · Aug 22nd, 2006, 03:26 PM

I notice a delay in power sometimes when I set off / pull away. Read on here that this is likely to happen when it's cold. Had been in the car for a good 10mins last night, travelled down a hill towards a roundabout, slowed down, back on the accelarator and nothing for a split second. Very odd...or could be my driving!

SiBradbury · Aug 22nd, 2006, 05:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vicksteruk (original)

I notice a delay in power sometimes when I set off / pull away. Read on here that this is likely to happen when it's cold. Had been in the car for a good 10mins last night, travelled down a hill towards a roundabout, slowed down, back on the accelarator and nothing for a split second. Very odd...or could be my driving!

More likely the notorious Mini 'flat spot'. A chip or ECU remap usually minimises or eliminates this! Good excuse for some extra BHP!

Aug 17th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#1
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Engine Delay When I reverse fast then put into first gear there is a delay in power. almost stalls sometimes. Is this a common problem. can it be fixed. I thought maybe its something to do with the spark plugs. maybe upgrade the power.

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Aug 17th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 06:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	?????? maybe the car is too smart?

Aug 18th, 2006, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaffa Racer MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 1,270 Offline	are you sure its not the gear box trying to wind the engine the other way? Thats if your still going bacwards

Aug 18th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 06:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	it's more than likely your traction control. try it with traction control off.

Aug 18th, 2006, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Some interesting ideas so far. Won't be a traction control thing as dont have it on my mini. will need to investigate more.

Aug 18th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b (original) When I reverse fast then put into first gear there is a delay in power. almost stalls sometimes. Is this a common problem. can it be fixed. I thought maybe its something to do with the spark plugs. maybe upgrade the power. Spark plugs don't 'know' if you're going backwards or forwards so it won't be them! It'll be engine compression I imagine......

Aug 19th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 06:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	oh! wait! it's the fuel sloshing in the tank!!! sometimes when i take a hard right (sometimes) i'll get as you say a delay like feeling ;it's as if someone pulled the plug but then all is well. i think it's the switch in the tank (for roll overs) maybe.???

Aug 20th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind (original) oh! wait! it's the fuel sloshing in the tank!!! sometimes when i take a hard right (sometimes) i'll get as you say a delay like feeling ;it's as if someone pulled the plug but then all is well. i think it's the switch in the tank (for roll overs) maybe.??? thats the best idea yet. Could be the one.

Aug 22nd, 2006, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vicksteruk Hey Mickie you're so fine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I notice a delay in power sometimes when I set off / pull away. Read on here that this is likely to happen when it's cold. Had been in the car for a good 10mins last night, travelled down a hill towards a roundabout, slowed down, back on the accelarator and nothing for a split second. Very odd...or could be my driving!

Aug 22nd, 2006, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Vicksteruk (original) I notice a delay in power sometimes when I set off / pull away. Read on here that this is likely to happen when it's cold. Had been in the car for a good 10mins last night, travelled down a hill towards a roundabout, slowed down, back on the accelarator and nothing for a split second. Very odd...or could be my driving! More likely the notorious Mini 'flat spot'. A chip or ECU remap usually minimises or eliminates this! Good excuse for some extra BHP!

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