smurrayesq Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I purchased a 2006 Forester Premium with a manual transmission. I have noticed that when I am crawling in traffic in first gear, the car jerks. It is similar to the jerking that would occur when someone is just learning to drive a stick shift, with the exception that this happens when my foot is off the clutch and I am giving the car enough gas to keep it moving. I've been driving a stick shift for thirty seven years and have never had this problem before. I had previously owned an Impreza with a manual transmission and never had this type of jerking. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks Susan Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Really, it's common to any late model Subaru you've got to learn how to drive this aggressive MT the car is LOADED with torque and not meant to go slow you have to learn to feather the clutch learn to feather the gas easy on. easy off. it will take you some time to get used to but eventually you'll get it sorted out or you'll get a chiropractor for your neck injuries Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddythedog Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I'm no mechanic, but it may be that the clutch is super new, and therefore more "sticky" than one that has some miles on it. My old Outback did the same thing when I got the new clutch put in.If it doesn't clear up, I'd take it to the dealer where of course it will automatically spontaneously resolve itself, get 100 miles to the gallon, self-apply a coat of wax,and be the best Subaru ever produced by mortal man. Whenever my cars act up, I drive to the dealership and they run perfectly out of fear of being traded at pennies on the dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Do a search for 'hesitation'. There have been lots of posts on this board. What I have found (on my 2002 Forester 5MT) is the following: - Start the engine, and drive off immediately = Hesitation at slow speeds. - Start the engine; idle for 10 seconds, then drive off = No hesitation. The other thing that you can try, is to reset the ECU (by disconnecting the battery for 20 mins). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 soft rubber mounts and ready torque. I can crawl my BMW and it is smooth as glass, and I am 55 and have driven sticks since I was a kid. It is only a bit of an irritation in stop and go traffic, and if you can keep your mind on it you can avoid the area where it jerks. The later cars seem more prone to this because of the extra torque. This is one of the things I decided to live with to get the advantages my Forester has for my everyday use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwatt Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I purchased a 2006 Forester Premium with a manual transmission. I have noticed that when I am crawling in traffic in first gear, the car jerks. It is similar to the jerking that would occur when someone is just learning to drive a stick shift, with the exception that this happens when my foot is off the clutch and I am giving the car enough gas to keep it moving. I've been driving a stick shift for thirty seven years and have never had this problem before. I had previously owned an Impreza with a manual transmission and never had this type of jerking. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks Susan Murray Has your Subaru dealer inspected the vehicle for this concern yet? Have you asked your dealer if there are any service bulletins about low-speed engine surging? If the dealer has inspected the vehicle and gives you a "no trouble found" or "normal operating condition" kind of answer, you ought to call Subaru of America headquarters in NJ and ask that an area rep contact you. I'm wondering if there isn't some sort of ECU "re-flash" (computer re-programming) that Subaru is aware of to correct that condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Has your Subaru dealer inspected the vehicle for this concern yet? Have you asked your dealer if there are any service bulletins about low-speed engine surging? If the dealer has inspected the vehicle and gives you a "no trouble found" or "normal operating condition" kind of answer, you ought to call Subaru of America headquarters in NJ and ask that an area rep contact you. I'm wondering if there isn't some sort of ECU "re-flash" (computer re-programming) that Subaru is aware of to correct that condition? good sugestion, and, you COULD go 'test drive' another one. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokechump Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I've got an 00 and 03 obw. Low speeds the 00 is much smoother when you let off the gas. The 03 has a very jerky let off. As mentioned...feathering the clutch in traffic is the way around it. Torque might explain it. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Clark Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Too bad the auto makers can't set cars up with a DC motor to move the car in traffic jams with the engine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I can't tell you anything other than: It's a Subaru thing. My 91 Legacy does it a lot if I'm not paying attention. MY XT isn't as bad, I think maybe because the final ratio is taller than the Legacy. Like Subie Gal said, just learn how to make it smooth. It can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 the car is LOADED with torque and not meant to go slow Jamie Jamie, can I use that quote in my signature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Honest officer! There is nothing odd about a car being a bit jerky in first gear with the engine low in the rev range. Subes are more susceptible than others, but all cars do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I have driven stick for more years than I care to mention... and I find my Baja is very touchy too. It seems to want to bolt at half-clutch, regardless of the gas being fed to it. The car is quiet and I wasn't "hearing" what it needed. This worked wonders for me: Turn off the stereo, heater, A/C in the car and listen to the car as you drive... after a few days, your body will pick up the car's rhythm and respond to it automatically. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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