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Poor acceleration and lack of power in Jimmy

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23 Jan 2024 20:00 #253699 by Snakeeyes89
I can't hear any unusual noises or squealing sound, and right now actually the problem is worse when moving from a full stop (like when first start moving out of the garage , or moving after stopping at a traffic light) , I press on the gas paddle, the rev goes up to 3-4k , the car waits for 3-4 secs before starting to slowly rolling slowly , then when it gets going it starts to build speed, then after shifting to 2nd gear it also takes a bit to accelerate , but less troubling than the 1st gear, the problem is less noticable at high gears actually (4th and 5th) , but the revs are still more than the usual by a 1k at least, but I can hit good speeds once it gets into 4th and 5th gear (90-100+ km/hr)

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23 Jan 2024 20:08 #253700 by Snakeeyes89
So your suggestion is just to check the clutch? I was thinking to do a check and maintenance at a shop for the less expensive repairs like checking the cleanings the ignition coils, checking the spark plugs , catalytic converter checking and cleaning, throttle body etc

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23 Jan 2024 20:49 #253702 by rogerzilla
Replied by rogerzilla on topic Poor acceleration and lack of power in Jimmy
If revs increase out of proportion to road speed, either the clutch is slipping, the wheels are spinning, or you have an auto Jimny!  There is no other way for that to happen.

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23 Jan 2024 20:56 #253703 by Snakeeyes89
Thank you very much, I will take it to a mechanic the next thing in the morning, you've been so helpful, God bless you all, I'll keep you updated

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23 Jan 2024 21:21 #253704 by rogerzilla
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It's a routine job.  Good luck.

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23 Jan 2024 22:19 - 23 Jan 2024 22:25 #253707 by yakuza
Put the parking brake fully on.
Put the car in third gear and give it some revs and release the clutch as you give it full throttle.
Engine should die now.
If the car moves, the parking brake is too weak.
If it revs up without dying the clutch is worn out.
Do not repeat the test as it could burn the remaining clutch plates, overheat or damage other componenents, and make the car not run at all. 

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
Last edit: 23 Jan 2024 22:25 by yakuza.

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