Ford Galaxy car vibrating in gear after 30 - 60 mins travel
Variant: 1.9TDi
Model Year: 2003
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
Hi,
Ive wonder if anyone can help ?
My galaxy has been showing some strange symptoms on longer journeys recently
The first time i noticed the problem was after 2 hours driving (but now appears after 30 - 40 mins)
Basically the car starts to vibrate whilst in gear travelling at 50 - 60 mph , it is defintely worse travelling uphill even on slight inclines, possibly because i'm pressing the accelerator harder.
The strangest part is that if i knock it out of gear & coast for a moment the vibration/ shaking disappears for a short while & even when i dropped it back into the same gear & returns when i press the gas again.
Ive resorted to accelerating very very gently but the symptoms return after 30 mins or so.
Would appreciate any help ?
Ive wonder if anyone can help ?
My galaxy has been showing some strange symptoms on longer journeys recently
The first time i noticed the problem was after 2 hours driving (but now appears after 30 - 40 mins)
Basically the car starts to vibrate whilst in gear travelling at 50 - 60 mph , it is defintely worse travelling uphill even on slight inclines, possibly because i'm pressing the accelerator harder.
The strangest part is that if i knock it out of gear & coast for a moment the vibration/ shaking disappears for a short while & even when i dropped it back into the same gear & returns when i press the gas again.
Ive resorted to accelerating very very gently but the symptoms return after 30 mins or so.
Would appreciate any help ?
Posted: Dec 30, 2011 (12 years ago)
Check engine mountings .
Posted Dec 30, 2011 (12 years ago)
you need to establish first if it is anything to do with the engine ie an injector failing slight missfire etc, also check drive shaft for wear, esp osf shaft, i guess its temperature related by what you describe
Posted Dec 30, 2011 (12 years ago)
do not rule out the diff bearing's if you can get the car in the air grab hold of a drive shaft and check for exessive play in both just a thought as i have had experienced simalar problems in the past
Posted Dec 31, 2011 (12 years ago)
Hi
Im new to this forum and wanted to know what the solution to the original problem was?
My 04 tdi galaxy is doing exactly the same now, when travelling to manchester from london as i near birmingham i start to get the vibrartions and sounds. The same happened on the return journey, whatever it is it seams to occur after a long drive approx 90+ miles??
Im new to this forum and wanted to know what the solution to the original problem was?
My 04 tdi galaxy is doing exactly the same now, when travelling to manchester from london as i near birmingham i start to get the vibrartions and sounds. The same happened on the return journey, whatever it is it seams to occur after a long drive approx 90+ miles??
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