Hey guys I'm having a "power cut" issue in my 2000 323i. When clutch kicking in any gear other than first, the power (revs) seems to just shut down. For example when in 2nd year, if I rev it to 5-6k with the clutch in then lift the clutch (clutch kick) the revs drop 3k and I can't seem to break traction. In 1st gear I am able to clutch kick, break traction and keep the power on but in 2nd it shuts down. Anyone else experienced this? Things I've done: Removed all ASC and ABS fuses. There is no Clutch Delay Valve (CDV) (from what I can see) No check engine light is present. Engine runs very smooth. I can rev all the way to redline in 2nd and I can also turn lock to lock whilst revs are high.
So are you saying the power only cuts when you let the clutch go? Because that really seems quite normal to me and you just have more traction than power xD When you drive wot in 2nd gear let's say at 3k rpm and u keep on the gas when u press the clutch does it go instant red line?
Yeah that exactly what happening, I guess im trying to figure out what is causing the loss of power. Yes it will go to instant red line when driving WOT and pushing the clutch down.
Sounds like lack of beans or too much grip to be fair dude. Get the rear tyres pumped up to 70 psi and see if that helps.
