2005 1.9td Auto Engine Lag After Braking

[johnroe]

I've had my 1.9 TD (115) Auto Galaxy 2005/55 since August 2007. It has just had its 3rd service at 21K - warranty expires 1st August 2008.

This my second Galaxy - previous was 97 2.8V6 Auto. I have owned several other automatic cars and I always use left foot braking.

 

Since owning this car I have had problems where the engine dies to idle when using brake and then there is a delay of a second or so before it picks up.

This is a particular issue at junctions, roundabouts, etc where you need a quick pick-up to get away safely, or you give the brakes a quick dab when approaching hazards.

 

The Ford main dealer say they could not see any problem on the service but offered to come out on a test drive.

I would like to know if this is a normal part of the engine management system or a fault before going into a lengthy process with dealer 20 miles away.

[NikpV]

put the shift into 'manual' before braking and try it again - pick is then instant for me - put shift back to 'auto' just right for those roundabout/giveway where you want filter into the traffic

[johnroe]

Thanks NikpV - I'll give that a try today.

[mk2vr6]

and stop the left foot braking! that doesnt help on a TDI especially if you still have your foot on the throttle!

[ironlungs]

hmm, i have similar problems with my y reg galaxy, but mine is manual. really annoying it is. sorry to hijack this thread. i will look around, and see what i can find. great site btw, and my first post :ph34r:

[searcher]

Doesnt left foot braking kill the engine revs anyway. I know if im parked up with my manual gearbox and try to rev the engine whilst holding the brakes with the left foot it wont rev. I found this out one cold frosty morning whilst at the traffic lights. I tried to rev it a bit to try to help it warm up a bit quiker but it wouldnt rev

[Mirez]

Both together will cause the ecu to effectively put the car in a temporary limp home mode, its a VW thing and happens on all - including my 08 golf so its not a mechanical issue but purely software. Being in neutral, turning off traction or turning off ESP will have no effect, the only solution is to right foot brake or ensure you dont depress both pedels at the same time, even slightly.

[johnroe]

Thanks to all for your contributions.

With regard to comments re limp home mode - this is not the case its simply a lag after braking before the engine regains sufficient power to get away.

 

I guess I'll just have to accept that VAG has decided against all expert advice, that two footed driving of automatics is verboten. Do they use this rationale in the US where this is the norm? We've all seen reports of people losing control in their garages and car parks when attempting to drive autos using only the right foot.

 

I'll check out my next car more thoroughly to ensure that it is safe and pleasurable to drive.

 

So I'd like to close this now and thanks again to contributions.

[big_kev]

and stop the left foot braking! that doesnt help on a TDI especially if you still have your foot on the throttle!

 

It's also dangerous in any car and totally pointless in an automatic.

 

There should be a footrest for your left foot, please use it.

 

 

I believe there is a place for this in Formula Motor Racing and rallying but not on public roads.

 

Just my tuppence worth....feel free to disagree.

[seatkid]

Just my tuppence worth....feel free to disagree.

I disagree......only because you said it was FREE.... :o

[big_kev]

:o