Weird 5kcstq stuff

[B Vibert]

It's a manual,  I think all 5kcstq's are.  The engine doesn't die
right away either, it takes a couple of seconds after applying the
brakes, and only when loading the engine with them.  Light braking
doesn't affect it.
It's not really a problem as you don't normally do this, just weird.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario




Gerard wrote:

> Is it an automatic transmission 5ktq? The ECU doesn't allow "left
> foot braking" in order to prevent damage to the torque converter.
> It will cut the fuel if boost is sensed along with the brake being
> hit.
>
> I had a similar thing in my '89 200t automatic, but in this case
> it seemed to be a electrical fault. The fuse box cover had a crack
> in it and the tail lenses were old allowing for some water to get
> through when it rained. On rainy days I would get plenty of bulb
> blown warnings, but checking the bulbs revealed they were all working.
> Then I noticed that the brake lights looked like they were always
> on. Not completely on, but at the brightness of the normal driving
> lights, but the 3rd brake light was also on (it would brighten up
> when I did hit the brakes). This somehow continually told the ECU
> that the brakes were engaged which resulted in some very interesting
> neck snapping everytime I tried to overtake someone. Cut out about
> 5 times per car length.
>
> G.