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    vn series 2 v6 problem
    so i put my manual back into first at 20 and flattened it going to over take,
    and it didnt wanto go past 40km, normally it shoots upto 65/rev limit.
    it was like it didnt wanto rev past 3,000. it wasnt bouncing it was smooth but just not reving up.
    i knew this was bad so i cruzed. hit a higher speed limit and went to flatten it in 2nd, same thing, it was booting then in 2nd at 75km it just stoped reving.
    like i was past the power range or something.
    it had about 10 kw.
    something was stopping it from reving past 3/4000.
    any suggestions.
    i didnt think it was so much the dif/clutch/gearbox.
    more like the ecu going nutz.

    please help
    it doesnt always happen just sometimes.
    and i only noticed it yesterday.

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    i think a blocked CAT can do that...I didnt think your meant to change into 1st when going 20kmph. I could be wrong i usually drive an auto.
    Last edited by lazza44; 14-09-2006 at 07:29 PM.

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    Possibly the computer is going into module mode & not allowing the timing to advance. Is there any trouble codes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ashzv6
    so i put my manual back into first at 20 and flattened it
    Ouch! Poor T5...

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    no trouble codes.
    it only does it sometimes.

    wen i say 20 i was probly doing 10 due to dodgy speedo
    how can i tell if my cat is blocked?
    could it be a computer problem?
    it did it again today in second going flat it wont go past 70/80

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    reset your computer it could be stuck in limp home mode
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    Does the exhaust have a rattle in it? give the mufflers a love tap(kick) and listen for any rattling noises. sometimes the baffle plates inside the mufflers let go and can partially block the muffler/zorst causing flow issues which normally present as an engine that won't rev very well. mine rattles like a biatch, just never got around to that 2.5" upgrade system
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    i am compleatly unsure y it does this,
    it was doing it sometimes yesterday.
    I recently got a new exhaust so i doubt its that,
    but my exhaust has got more quiet in the last 2 weeks.
    but i still had a stock rusty and probly blocked cat,
    And massive cracks in the stock headers.

    i will try resetting the comp.

    thanks for all the replys.

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