Hi,

I have a 1996 A4 Quattro 2.8L V6 Manual Transmission. I am having this problem for the past two days. When I shift to 1st from stationary and accelerate, the speed speed doesn't increase as expected and the RPM goes up to 2500-3000 and then the whole car vibrates. The vibration stops after 3-4 seconds and the RPM drops to 1200-1500 and the car slowly accelerates. This same thing happens for 2nd and 3rd. But not that much for 4th and 5th.

I am not sure what the problem is. Reading around I heard different opinions - problem with driveshaft, CV joints, axle, coilpacks, etc. Someone even mentioned pebbles stuck somewhere in the car.

I was wondering if anyone had a very similar problem and what was the reason for that? And how was it solved.

Thanks in advance,
Debo

 

Is the CEL on? Could be an engine misfire.

 

Nope. The check engine light is not on...