Mine started stalling today - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rob_g · 07-20-2012, 02:03 PM

I've always had the RPM dip, but today my FR-S (AT) stalled about 5 times when I was going to wash it at the touchless wash. I drove about half way in and it died. It died 4 more times trying to back out and park. I was going to call roadside assistance, but decided to limp it to the dealership not far away. I turned the A/C off and with the rpm's up it seemed ok driving it there. This is the second time I've had the car in, the first time was for RPM dip which the dealership didn't take seriously as a problem. Now it's stalling with NO CEL (yet) and I said to them I don't want it back until it's fixed because I don't want to be stranded somewhere with this car. I asked my salesman to also escalate this to Scion Canada because the rpm dip is a widespread problem which on my car has led to stalling now. I've also noticed that when the engine is cold, the car seems to slightly 'lurch' between shifts like there's drag in the drivetrain.

At least they gave me a loaner for the time being. My mileage is 2500kms.

Rob

5hairpins · 07-20-2012, 02:11 PM

Oooff, that is rough man. I got the RPM dip a couple of times while breaking her in but not since. Hope it is an easy fix and your ride is back in your hands soon.

Rob_g · 07-20-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 5hairpins

Oooff, that is rough man. I got the RPM dip a couple of times while breaking her in but not since. Hope it is an easy fix and your ride is back in your hands soon.

I had a really bad rpm dip last week when I was parked with the engine running. I thought it was going to stall, but it did not. This is an issue which has slowly got worse on my car and I only wish it had thrown a CEL.

Rob

Mr.Jay · 07-20-2012, 02:46 PM

thats rough

good luck and I hope they do make this known to Scion Canada I am sick of getting told that this is the 1st they have heard of it and need proof

a stalling auto... that must really suck

SUB-FT86 · 07-20-2012, 03:43 PM

I'm surprised auto's can stall. First I ever heard of it.

MVJ1975 · 07-20-2012, 03:49 PM

Ouch! Hope they get that fixed for you fast.

GNS · 07-20-2012, 03:52 PM

I wonder if this happens only to AT vehicles...

Jordo! · 07-20-2012, 03:54 PM

First model year...

It's covered. good luck!

Mishimoto · 07-20-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

First model year...

It's covered. good luck!

It is unfortunate, hopefully they take care of you this time!

Good Luck.

denverizzles · 07-20-2012, 05:13 PM

I've noticed that RPM dip happens in first when you attempt to launch, but have to step on the clutch again because the car in front doesn't know how to step on the gas. I haven't experienced an RPM dip in neutral yet though

jarviz · 07-20-2012, 05:21 PM

I think your car was telling you it didn't want to go into that car wash haha. I heard that even touchless car wash can leave swirls. All depends on how careful the staff is.. Good luck with the fix.

sho220 · 07-20-2012, 06:22 PM

I have an MT and the idle is all over the place...start up at 1400-1600 then it drops down to 800 then up to 2000 and settles back down around 600-800 then dips to 400, shudders a tiny bit then back to 600-800. Stays there for a while then drops down to 400 again and shudders then back to 800 then up to 1000 and then back to 800...etc, etc...very reassuring...and the crickets are getting very restless the more mileage I put on her...at around 1600 miles now...

ST185RC · 07-20-2012, 06:26 PM

My idle sometimes drops to 600 rpm which didn't feel normal. I usually blip the throttle and all is well but it's concerning as I've just past my break in 1k miles (1600 kms)

denkigrve · 07-20-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sho220

I have an MT and the idle is all over the place...start up at 1400-1600 then it drops down to 800 then up to 2000 and settles back down around 600-800 then dips to 400, shudders a tiny bit then back to 600-800. Stays there for a while then drops down to 400 again and shudders then back to 800 then up to 1000 and then back to 800...etc, etc...very reassuring...and the crickets are getting very restless the more mileage I put on her...at around 1600 miles now...

Take video and get it looked at. You have a warranty, don't wait on that.

07-20-2012, 02:03 PM	#1
Rob_g Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2010 4Runner Trail Location: Regina, SK Posts: 206 Thanks: 0 Thanked 57 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine started stalling today I've always had the RPM dip, but today my FR-S (AT) stalled about 5 times when I was going to wash it at the touchless wash. I drove about half way in and it died. It died 4 more times trying to back out and park. I was going to call roadside assistance, but decided to limp it to the dealership not far away. I turned the A/C off and with the rpm's up it seemed ok driving it there. This is the second time I've had the car in, the first time was for RPM dip which the dealership didn't take seriously as a problem. Now it's stalling with NO CEL (yet) and I said to them I don't want it back until it's fixed because I don't want to be stranded somewhere with this car. I asked my salesman to also escalate this to Scion Canada because the rpm dip is a widespread problem which on my car has led to stalling now. I've also noticed that when the engine is cold, the car seems to slightly 'lurch' between shifts like there's drag in the drivetrain. At least they gave me a loaner for the time being. My mileage is 2500kms. Rob

07-20-2012, 02:46 PM	#4
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thats rough good luck and I hope they do make this known to Scion Canada I am sick of getting told that this is the 1st they have heard of it and need proof a stalling auto... that must really suck __________________ Out of the FRS game

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07-20-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
5hairpins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Brownwood TX Posts: 567 Thanks: 84 Thanked 254 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Oooff, that is rough man. I got the RPM dip a couple of times while breaking her in but not since. Hope it is an easy fix and your ride is back in your hands soon.

07-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#5
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm surprised auto's can stall. First I ever heard of it.

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GNS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 28 Thanked 223 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if this happens only to AT vehicles...

07-20-2012, 03:54 PM	#8
Jordo! Enjoy it, destroy it. Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Datsun Racing Hen Location: Blank Generation Posts: 820 Thanks: 6 Thanked 61 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	First model year... It's covered. good luck!

07-20-2012, 05:13 PM	#10
denverizzles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 206 Thanks: 32 Thanked 77 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've noticed that RPM dip happens in first when you attempt to launch, but have to step on the clutch again because the car in front doesn't know how to step on the gas. I haven't experienced an RPM dip in neutral yet though

07-20-2012, 05:21 PM	#11
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think your car was telling you it didn't want to go into that car wash haha. I heard that even touchless car wash can leave swirls. All depends on how careful the staff is.. Good luck with the fix.

07-20-2012, 06:22 PM	#12
sho220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT & FJ Cruiser Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 292 Thanked 653 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have an MT and the idle is all over the place...start up at 1400-1600 then it drops down to 800 then up to 2000 and settles back down around 600-800 then dips to 400, shudders a tiny bit then back to 600-800. Stays there for a while then drops down to 400 again and shudders then back to 800 then up to 1000 and then back to 800...etc, etc...very reassuring...and the crickets are getting very restless the more mileage I put on her...at around 1600 miles now...

07-20-2012, 06:26 PM	#13
ST185RC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White Out FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 672 Thanks: 31 Thanked 511 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My idle sometimes drops to 600 rpm which didn't feel normal. I usually blip the throttle and all is well but it's concerning as I've just past my break in 1k miles (1600 kms)

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