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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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I just think this is weird and dont know if it indicates a problem. The engine (2.4L SOHC) just automatically gears / slows down every time i coast downhill. What's up with that??? My g/f's 04 corolla doesn't do it. It accelerates under the force of gravity like a normal car should. Anyone experienced this??
 
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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my guess is to keep your speed down so you dont have to stay on the breaks down the hill. just a guess tho
 
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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its suppost to. It knows you're going downhill, and downshifts to compensate. Its part of the "invecs" programming.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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[QUOTE=Manybrews;240320]its suppost to. It knows you're going downhill, and downshifts to compensate. Its part of the "invecs" programming.[/QUOTE]

I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought this was a problem, but it's nice to know my 94 ES is doing what it should.
 
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