307 Accelerator response delay

Discussion in 'Peugeot 307' started by 1stpug, Jan 5, 2004.

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    1stpug Guest

    I note in these pages that I am not alone in noticing the huge delay between pressing on the accelerator and getting a response from the car! This length in the delay seems to be more when you call for full power suddenly, particularly from rest - just when you need it most to enter a stream of moving traffic.

    I feel this problem is not just inconvenient, it's downright dangerous! I also drive a 4 cyl Honda Odyssey(also an auto) as well and the two cars are completely different in response. The Peugot is significantly slower to respond off the mark so moving between the cars requires a conscious change in driving behaviour. I have had a few scares and embarrassments where I forgot I was driving the 307!

    Does anyone know if Peugeot are aware or even care about this problem? The local dealer sure doesn't seem to know anything!

    1stpug
     
    1stpug, Jan 5, 2004
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    G.T Guest

    Hello,

    I've heard in this NG that a software upgrade was available to reduce the
    lag. I don't know if it's true, though.
     
    G.T, Jan 5, 2004
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    John Deering Guest

    I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing this, sometimes it is very
    annoying when someone in the opposing lane stop to let you turn and
    you press and the delay makes them think that you want them to pass
    instead of stopping to let you turn.

    dangerous! I also drive a 4 cyl Honda Odyssey(also an auto) as well
    and the two cars are completely different in response. The Peugot is
    significantly slower to respond off the mark so moving between the
    cars requires a conscious change in driving behaviour. I have had a
    few scares and embarrassments where I forgot I was driving the 307!
     
    John Deering, Jan 10, 2004
    #3
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