Jamwal
18th June 2011, 08:54 PM
2003 v8 4.4 engine spontaneously revving while driving
by jamwal » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:45 pm
Hi, 2003 4.4v8 well maintained, engine spontaneously revs to 3000rpm like it's dropped a gear while driving, requires car to be stopped and ignition to be turned on then off to 'reset'. Happens about once each month during normal driving. It revs to ~3000rpm, no loss of power, car drives at usual pace. To correct, one has to pull over and switch off, then on, ignition and it seems to solve the prolem. However recently occurred 3 times in a row. Occurs during towing and normal driving on the level ground. No other problems with car noted. About 7 months ago, car stalled while driving with fuel in tank, but has not done that since replacing fuel filters. This problem precedes that former problem (occurring over the last 9 months but ? Now increasing in frequency). Live far from dealer so no fault codes or checks yet. We would appreciate any pointers.
Murray.
by jamwal » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:45 pm
Hi, 2003 4.4v8 well maintained, engine spontaneously revs to 3000rpm like it's dropped a gear while driving, requires car to be stopped and ignition to be turned on then off to 'reset'. Happens about once each month during normal driving. It revs to ~3000rpm, no loss of power, car drives at usual pace. To correct, one has to pull over and switch off, then on, ignition and it seems to solve the prolem. However recently occurred 3 times in a row. Occurs during towing and normal driving on the level ground. No other problems with car noted. About 7 months ago, car stalled while driving with fuel in tank, but has not done that since replacing fuel filters. This problem precedes that former problem (occurring over the last 9 months but ? Now increasing in frequency). Live far from dealer so no fault codes or checks yet. We would appreciate any pointers.
Murray.