Evoquer
Posts: 49
Joined: Dec 2011
Location: Seattle, Washington
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Is this normal? An EPB issue?
I enjoy every moment with my Evoque for over two weeks now but I have one issue.
1. Start Engine
2. Slowly move forward
3. After about 100 yards, my foot can feel clearly something is scraping under the gas pedal. I also hear rattling noises for brief moment -- girick!! girick!!
My dealer said it's the Electric Parking Brake being released so I feel better but I wonder if this is noticeable to other people or mine is doing too much.
How about yours?
Evoque Coupe, Pure, Fuji white, Ebony, Climate Pkg, and US Pure Premium pkg
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04-07-2012 05:47am |
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chiggy
Posts: 874
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: Perth, WA
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
I sometimes hear like a small click when I drive off.
There is something of a suspension click topic here:
http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-RR-Evoque...suspension
That might be it.
Evoque Round 2: Fuji Si4 Dynamic - 5dr. Pursuit interior. Dynamic Tech Pack. Adaptive Xenons. 19in Standard Alloy wheels.
Contrast black roof (to be painted soon). (Previously a Firenze Pure owner - still my favourite colour )
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2012 12:35pm by XFullFatTim.)
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04-07-2012 06:22am |
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andrey1302
Posts: 174
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: Switzerland
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
I have it sometimes, but not always, to be honest haven't given it much thought.
But from my experience EPB releases differently as I normally use it when standing on a traffic light, and when I drive off, nothing of that sort happens.
Fuji 3 dr Pure SD4
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2012 12:34pm by XFullFatTim.)
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04-07-2012 08:33am |
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PhilSkill
Posts: 3,880
Joined: Jun 2011
Location: Warwickshire
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
The EPB should act instantly as you pull away, not after 100 Yards. Try releasing the Handbrake manually before you pull off, then any noise wont be down to that, I generally do this as a matter of course unless pulling away up-hill, saves any unnecessary stress on the brakes, and keeps me in the habit of using the handbrake on older cars too.
MY12 Fuji Dynamic SD4 Manual, Pano Roof, Electric Tailgate with own Close module
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04-07-2012 09:25am |
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ant
Posts: 479
Joined: Apr 2011
Location: Llanelli
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
EPB releases immediately on moving off, otherwise you wouldn't move. Doors locking perhaps??
ANT
Prestige, 5 dr, SD4 Auto, Firenze, Lux, Ambience, Adaptive Dynamics, (+other options).
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Gone: Aston Martin DB9, RRS, FFRR x 5, Classic Minis x loads, 1987 Defender 110.
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04-07-2012 10:22am |
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andrey1302
Posts: 174
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Location: Switzerland
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
(04-07-2012 10:22am)ant Wrote: EPB releases immediately on moving off, otherwise you wouldn't move. Doors locking perhaps??
ANT
its something that you feel coming from a gas pedal... I noticed that this mainly happens when I started the car in about 10-15 meters going on a slight downhill and accelerating....
Fuji 3 dr Pure SD4
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04-07-2012 02:41pm |
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Barneyridge
Posts: 715
Joined: Aug 2011
Location: Sydney
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
Does sound right to me from my experience. I have never had that with mine. I would get the dealer to check it again
Pure TD4, Fiji, Auto, Pan Roof + Extras - Delivered
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05-07-2012 03:34am |
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Bowl
Posts: 174
Joined: Dec 2011
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
Could it be the GAC trying to control your descent? It's NOT HDC, this system prevents your car from plunging downhill upon foot brake release - although it's worth noting that the sound your car makes is somewhat similar to the sound of HDC working.
Owner's Handbook, page 97
"AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS
Gradient Acceleration Control (GAC) and Hill Start Assist are not active while HDC is operating.
GAC will limit vehicle acceleration on steep descents, allowing the driver to feel more in control of the vehicle."
Evoque SD4 Coupé Dynamic, Fuji White, Santoriny Pano roof, Lux pack, RSE, style 8 wheels, along with everything else.
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2012 12:05pm by Bowl.)
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05-07-2012 12:01pm |
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Evo-king
Posts: 2,102
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
Not had that problem, but on a number of occasions when starting up the car and selecting reverse, EPB just does not release so have to do it manually.
Evoque No3: MY15 Dynamic Lux SD4, Auto, Santorini Black, Pimento Dynamic Plus Sports Seats, Ebony headlining, Pan Roof, Shadow Chrome Alloys.
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05-07-2012 10:40pm |
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Bowl
Posts: 174
Joined: Dec 2011
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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RE: Is this normal? An EPB issue?
(05-07-2012 10:40pm)Evo-king Wrote: Not had that problem, but on a number of occasions when starting up the car and selecting reverse, EPB just does not release so have to do it manually.
Driver's door closed? EPB won't release if the driver's door is not completely closed.
Evoque SD4 Coupé Dynamic, Fuji White, Santoriny Pano roof, Lux pack, RSE, style 8 wheels, along with everything else.
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06-07-2012 05:26am |
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