Hi, this forum is very helpful. I just bought a 01 TL in June. Have 2k on the car.

A week ago, I noticed a slight kick back sensation on the gas pedal when I accelarate the car above 30 miles, the steering wheels felt fine, no noticable change in gas milage. The kick back sensation is definitly new. I tried change to sports shift, and turn off the TCS but no improvment.

Is this an engine problem or a transmission problem. I have a Lexus dealer told me Acura has harsh transmission.

Can anyone help me out?

 

I've never heard of a kick back sensation on the gas pedal. With only 2K miles on the car take it in to the dealer if you think there's a problem.

 

a guy recently posted about a jerking sensation when starting from a stop and stuff and the cause was a broke engine mount which was replaced under warranty...maybe that can be it...

 

How do you know if you have a broken engine mount?

Thanks

Rosh

 

hey i have that jerking thing happening all the time, i know that this car definately has no sense of smoothness,
damn maybe i should get it checked out. the shiftin at 4th or 5th gear is no problem smooth, but its the first three that jerks alot
hmmm..

 

Not sure how it is on FWD cars. But on my S-Class, with broken engine mount, I can feel EVERY SINGLE gear change, and they all jerk much more noticeable. Once I had the engine mounts changed, engine was running smooth at idle(no vibration), and gear changes are smoother.....

Andy Kuo