Hesitation on 2006 Outback 3.0 VDC wagon

[Bill Bradley]

I've noticed a lot of times when I'm getting quite a bit of hesitation in
pressing on the accelerator. This happens especially when I slow to take a
corner, then push on the gas once past. Sometimes, this hesitation is VERY
dramatic, and, I pulled out into a lane with an oncoming car, and...my car
just kinda froze there (my life passing in front of me...<G>).

Can this be adjusted, or, is this just the way it is?

Thanks.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I've noticed a lot of times when I'm getting quite a bit of hesitation in
pressing on the accelerator. This happens especially when I slow to take a
corner, then push on the gas once past. Sometimes, this hesitation is VERY
dramatic, and, I pulled out into a lane with an oncoming car, and...my car
just kinda froze there (my life passing in front of me...<G>).

Can this be adjusted, or, is this just the way it is?

Thanks.

Train yourself to be able to demonstrate the problem, then take a
service manager or tech for a ride. You're under warranty and this seems
very odd.

Carl

 

[AJB]

i had this very same problem with my 05 outback. almost had 2 near
collisions when changing lanes and thought i could rely upon the car to
accelerate when you pressed on the accelerator. it took 3 trips to the
dealer, who said it was normal and there showed "no codes" with their
computer analysis. finally, i had it escalated to the service manager who,
on a whim, decided to install a new O2 sensor, even though the computer
indicated it was functioning properly. replacement of the O2 sensor
eliminated the problem.

don't allow them to give you the big "duh?" and don't delay your
persistance. the longer you have the car along with the problem the more
likely they will question you rather than the car.

ajb

 

[Kenneth Knight]

Drove one a couple of years ago on a contract route, belonged to
someone else, that had similar symptoms. Owner sold it and
the new owner found that the catalytic converter was partially
plugged. Worth checking. Mechanics should have been shot,
fire them and they just move to another dealer.

 

[seasick]

Drove one a couple of years ago on a contract route, belonged to
someone else, that had similar symptoms. Owner sold it and
the new owner found that the catalytic converter was partially
plugged. Worth checking. Mechanics should have been shot,
fire them and they just move to another dealer.

Our 2005 Outback H6 catalytic converter was replaced between 15-16K with
minor hesitation and the check engine light coming on. I'm very happy to
report that there have been no other issues at all and she runs as new
again.

 

[Bill Bradley]

Ahhh...

Thanks. Will remember this. My first (3000) checkup is due in about a
month!

 

[Bill Bradley]

Easy to demo--happens whenever I slow to turn a corner, or, slam on the gas.

Thanks.

 

[Bill Bradley]

Since it's not even 2 months old, yet, I HOPE that that's not the problem.
Will keep it in mind, though.

Thanks.

 

[Bill Bradley]

Well, that's two on the catalytic converter, so, will keep that in mind.

Thanks.

 

[AJB]

i wouldn't wait. i did that and the longer it goes on the more difficult it
becomes for you.