I noticed that when I started the car in the morning and put it in Drive, the engine revs would speed up to 2000-2200 rpm, while the car would barely accelerate. It was as if the tranny was not engaged with the engine properly and only a tiny amount of power was going to wheels.

As soon as this happens (virtually every morning at start-up), I ease off the gas pedal for a second or two, then press down again. At this point, the car drives perfectly for the rest of the day. If I drive somewhere, park it for an hour or tow then start it again, it drives just fine.

I have had the gear box serviced 8mths ago.

I have replaced the brake light switch.

Has any one had this issue? 

 

 

12 hours ago, topher said:

I noticed that when I started the car in the morning and put it in Drive, the engine revs would speed up to 2000-2200 rpm, while the car would barely accelerate. It was as if the tranny was not engaged with the engine properly and only a tiny amount of power was going to wheels.

As soon as this happens (virtually every morning at start-up), I ease off the gas pedal for a second or two, then press down again. At this point, the car drives perfectly for the rest of the day. If I drive somewhere, park it for an hour or tow then start it again, it drives just fine.

I have had the gear box serviced 8mths ago.

I have replaced the brake light switch.

Has any one had this issue? 

 

 

Hi you will have to get the car scanned for codes it may well be the mechatronics unit playing up.

Steve. 

ohh ok. I can try that this weekend, but I tho it would pop up with a dash light or something ,which it hasn't done. but I will give it a try.

I have taken it to two places. I have been told could be a  pressure loss on the transmission or clutch assembly.