2006 SRT8 - bit of a "bump" in the idle - problem?

rtrw · 11-13-2009, 06:36 PM

first off thanks to all for your support!

Alright - my 2006 SRT8 has about 58K miles. At idle, there is a "bump" or "jolt" in the idle, when sitting at stop signs etc, engine up to temp. It is not constant, but every few seconds. The idel is very smooth, and then a small "jolt." The jolt is at a very regular frequency, every second or so. Is this normal?

rakimb17 · 11-14-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rtrw

first off thanks to all for your support!

Alright - my 2006 SRT8 has about 58K miles. At idle, there is a "bump" or "jolt" in the idle, when sitting at stop signs etc, engine up to temp. It is not constant, but every few seconds. The idel is very smooth, and then a small "jolt." The jolt is at a very regular frequency, every second or so. Is this normal?

Mine does this to. I have about 29000 miles. I thought it was just the way they made the car.

NWH_300C · 11-14-2009, 10:05 AM

does it feel like you are being slightly rear ended? like a little bump from the rear?

TMRs SRT8 · 11-14-2009, 10:26 AM

Or a slight miss at idle? If so, that's normal from what I've read.

ahemi2 · 11-14-2009, 10:30 AM

Thats exactly how it feels. I catch myself looking in the rear view mirror
sometimes. I have 21k on mine and it doesn't do it that often though, mayve
once a week.

rtrw · 11-14-2009, 10:39 AM

same here....does feel like a slight rear end....mine does it almost all of the time.

NWH_300C · 11-14-2009, 11:35 AM

I talked to so many chrysler techs at different dealerships and they said it was normal. I have no idea what it is, mine used to do it, but now it doesn't happen. I have 23,500 miles... One time, this car was super close to me at a stop light, or so it looked like it in my rear view, the bump happened, and i got out of the car all pissed off expecting that he slightly bumped me only to see the car still a foot and a half away hahaha.

NWH_300C · 11-14-2009, 11:39 AM

Also are you guys running the stock tune? If I remember correctly I think when I switched over to the predator 91 cai tune the bump in idle stopped...

ahemi2 · 11-15-2009, 03:03 PM

Ya know, I have the 91 cai tune also and I think you're right. I don't recall
having it happen lately. I'll have to pay attention from now on.

marnepup · 11-16-2009, 04:21 PM

I never noticed it in the first place....but now that I'm on diablo, I guess I never will.

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