I've not ever posted here before, but I'm rather at a loss and have come seeking any help I can get....

My lovely 2005 automatic MC has been having some problems that have me a bit, well frantic.

It started off with the standard CVT issues with jerky motions, and lurching in low gears - which was greatly helped by reading the CVT sections and driving a touch differently...

But now? Now when I start the car in the morning the RPMs are up at around 2K - without the air on, and stay up there unless I slam on the breaks or restart the car. Additionally, sometimes when I'm coming to a stop the RPMs dip so low that I feel a bit like it's going to stall out on me.

Am I crazy? Should I just up and take the car to the shop or am I missing some vital flaw that others know about with the CVT? The closest dealer is about four hours away...

*sigh*

Open to any and all advice.

 

you could have the dealership reset the adaptation values for the cvt and see if that helps. i have fixed weird issues with high idle, high/low rpm's and shifting patterns with a simple reset. good luck!

 

Dealer really needs to take a look at that. This should not be happening.

 

Thanks for the advice, I'll schedule an appointment for next week. I appreciate all your help!