Pretty sure I’ve read something about this on here (or perhaps on Pistonheads) being common / they all do that - a short (1 sec or so) delay between applying throttle and getting a shift on. Saw something on another thread about a park brake switch.
Check that you're not catching the brake pedal with your foot..
Dean
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16th Feb 2020 9:51 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
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Yes sir, they all seem to do that and I expect if you search you'll see some ancient threads on the subject of D4s acceleration lag and the things people have done to get around it (remapping and the like). Generally it isn't a problem in that you learn to anticipate it and once used to it, to all intents and purposes it disappears.
Except now and again, when you pull out into traffic and want to accelerate sharply from standing still. You get one of those "omigod it's died on me I'm done for" moments before things kick in and you shoot off.
17th Feb 2020 1:57 am
Skynet
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Or put it into 'Sand' mode Dave
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If I want to be sharpish out of a junction (MY2013 D4) I either select Sport or flappy paddle shift to down to 1st gear (I think I am right in saying in normal drive the D4 pulls off in 2nd)?
Seems to sharpen the old girl up."Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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17th Feb 2020 12:53 pm
Canburne
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17th Feb 2020 3:38 pm
Canburne
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Would also be useful to fill in your profile so everyone knows what car you have..
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17th Feb 2020 3:39 pm
dewillia
Member Since: 04 Aug 2019
Location: Wolverhampton
Posts: 71
Its well known turbo lag, the only real fix is a remap
17th Feb 2020 6:20 pm
jamesinyk
Member Since: 22 Nov 2019
Location: UK
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Thanks all
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17th Feb 2020 8:34 pm
galwaygreen
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recall there were issues with...………...hesitation
17th Feb 2020 11:39 pm
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
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+1 for the remap
If you really want to "jump" out of a junction pop it in sand mode
18th Feb 2020 3:19 am
jamesinyk
Member Since: 22 Nov 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 25
I tried sand mode today - it certainly takes off faster. What's the advantage in sand?
22nd Feb 2020 5:26 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
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dewillia wrote:
Its well known turbo lag, the only real fix is a remap
Turbo lag? It’s got twin sequential turbos! There isn’t any turbo lag.
It’s been noted before some seem to have an issue with it. Mine is instant, except if I ever catch the brake pedal, then there is a noticeable delay.
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22nd Feb 2020 10:48 pm
JohnH1099
Member Since: 11 Nov 2019
Location: Dublin
Posts: 2
Just adding an experience here for anyone searching on the topic. My Dad has a 2012 3.0 RRS and has the same issue. Pulling away from junctions there was a notable pause after pressing the accelerator before anything happened. Now, let’s be honest it was never a sports car and there was always a delay but it was much worse. To the point that it was getting a bit dangerous to drive.
After probably 18 months of this happening the car finally wouldn’t start on him one day so I got it towed for him. Turns out it was a very slight oil leak from the back of the engine onto the crankshaft. The garage said they had recently done the same thing on a Discovery 4.
Hope this helps someone.
4th Apr 2020 7:06 am
r6demon
Member Since: 09 Oct 2012
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 181
I have the same issue on a 2012 HSE 60k miles - looks like there is a software update that can be applied by the dealer that resolves:
NicSymonds wrote:
Paul,
Yes mine is at GS Bristol, and I gave them a piece of paper with the details that DG supplied in this topic, as below. Not sure which they are applying. I'll ask when I collect later. It's a MY2012
Quote:
LTB00451
Issued 30 APRIL 2013
Model Year 2012 Onwards
VIN Range CA596988 to CA625890
Poor Response when applying throttle from a low speed due to gear shift mapping (3-2 downshift)
Cause - software issues
Automatic Transmission - tune download SRO 44.90.10 Casual part LR023295
AND
Quote:
LTB00545
Issued 14 MAY 2013
Model Year 2012 - 2013
VIN Range CA596988 to DA677290
Customer may complain of a hesitation at a low rolling speed, for example when approaching a traffic island / roundabout
Cause - Software calibration, engine acceleration and downshifts 4-3-2
Automatic Transmission - tune download SRO 44.90.10 Casual part LR041171
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