Re: 03 CVT rpm problem - HELP! (moochie123)
Maybe it is a turbo 'surging' issue.
or maybe the programming has changed, see if the dealer could retrofit the '02 programming if there is any available.
The 1.8t CVT I test drove was anti-smooth (just try to back the car up and turn into a space) The gearing was too tall, so the wet multiplate clutch had to slip very much at low speeds, but the 1.8t engine has no power unless the turbo is spun up, and so the throttle by wire cracks open the throttle real fast to get some boost, and comensurately torque, then the wet clutch starts to engage. I decided to wait on the 1.8t & multitronic combo until the gearing is shortened-as it is in the A4 cabrio, or until I can afford a used (or maybe new) A4 3.0
Maybe it is a turbo 'surging' issue.
or maybe the programming has changed, see if the dealer could retrofit the '02 programming if there is any available.
The 1.8t CVT I test drove was anti-smooth (just try to back the car up and turn into a space) The gearing was too tall, so the wet multiplate clutch had to slip very much at low speeds, but the 1.8t engine has no power unless the turbo is spun up, and so the throttle by wire cracks open the throttle real fast to get some boost, and comensurately torque, then the wet clutch starts to engage. I decided to wait on the 1.8t & multitronic combo until the gearing is shortened-as it is in the A4 cabrio, or until I can afford a used (or maybe new) A4 3.0
