Knackered or normal

fossie · Nov 30, 2012

For some reason whilst at idle with handbrake on etc it wont rev past 3k. Driving is fine with no issues.
Read fault codes via VCDS (engine) and nothing.

Car is a 2006 2.0 Tdi.

Any suggestions or is this normal

Joe_Murphy21187 · Nov 30, 2012

I've had hire cars that do that, presumably a safety feature to stop you redlining, but never had it on my b7 a4?

fossie · Nov 30, 2012

I know thats what i was thinking - just went for a drive again - its seems that once you engage a gear and drive you can rev it as hard as you want - got back home turned it off.
As soon as i started it again it did the same thing - maybe something to do with when you first start the car - im not sure

ex911driver · Nov 30, 2012

lots of cars have a limit like that , my T5 does it and my slk does it

fossie · Nov 30, 2012

Cheers for your replies - probably right seeming that there are no fault codes stored.

chrisa4quat · Nov 30, 2012

Normal I would say nothing to worry about. Safety feature

OCDetails · Nov 30, 2012

It's normal my 57plate sline does it too

a6_chris · Dec 1, 2012

Both my A3 and A6 both do it.

Paul B7 · Dec 1, 2012

A6CR said:
Both my A3 and A6 both do it.

Why would anyone want to rev a stationary ( i.e.not in drive ) car in excess of 3000rpm?

fossie · Dec 1, 2012

Paul it was just an observation i picked up. It seemed a bit lumpy so gave it a rev and noticed what i found

apples24 · Dec 1, 2012

hold down the eps button or whatever it is for a good few secs

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