How annoying might it be when you step on the accelerator pedal but the car ‘wont accelerate’ at all ‘or as fast’ as it should ?

How annoying might it be when you step on the accelerator pedal but the car ‘wont accelerate’ at all ‘or as fast’ as it should ?

The problem is mostly prevalent in high mileage cars which are over 100 000km. You can pin down the problem on several causes and some can be complex enough to earn a visit to the Transerv Fitment Centre.

Look Into The Clutch
Almost 90% of the time, it’s the clutch! When it can’t properly engage the transmission with the engine, your car develops acceleration issues. It could be a worn-out clutch pedal or the clutch fluid. The fluid should not go below the minimum level or cross the maximum level.

Filthy Fuel Filter
The fuel can collect sludge over time that often comes from the fuel tank. Dirt makes the fuel heavy, making it unable to move freely from the tank to the engine. Proper lubrication is vital in making the acceleration highly responsive.

Problems With The ECU
An error in the electronic control unit (ECU) could also be the reason your car won’t accelerate when pressing gas pedal. For example, a pollution error could trick the computer system to think the car has been producing excessive fume. In response, it will make the engine to lose power slowly, which gradually leads to trouble with acceleration.

Faults In the Timing Belt
A worn out or damaged timing belt will affect the acceleration. But a newly replaced belt could also be the culprit when it’s misplaced or misaligned. Choose Transerv Fitment Centre to do the replacement because the improper installation will result in worse acceleration than before.

Leaks In Vacuum Hoses
There are plenty of vacuum hoses inside an automobile’s engine. They transport fuel and air from and to the engine and different supply points and connectors. Your car won’t accelerate if there are holes in the hoses or dirt build-ups.

Visit Transerv Clutch & Brake, the specialist clutch and brake unit at 78 Kelvin Rd South, Graniteside or call our expert on 0773 424 466 for super service on your car