Motor races randomly, downshifts to 2nd

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willfitz69
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I took the car to Infiniti dealer, they couldn't fix it. The problem doesn't light
the Idiot light, so I guess they don't know what to do. The cars engine will randomly start racing, like roaring, seems like it is in second gear. Happens when
I stop for any reason, than start. It may or may not go away until the next stop.
I believe it must be one of the sensors tied in with the throttle body somehow.
I just don't know, I am not a mechanic, the car has 94,000 thousand miles.
Otherwise runs great. It driving me nuts. I had the TPS and the one next to it replaced. That didn't help.

Can anyone help.
Thanks


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Skibane
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When it happens, does your tachometer actually show the RPMs jumping way up?

If it's just a roaring sound without any RPM increase accompanying it, you might just be hearing the belt-driven fan when the fan clutch engages it.

willfitz69
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I don't think it's that, it seems like it downshifted to second and the engine is
working hard because it's in second.
I will look into the fan clutch.
Thanks
The RPM dial shows the engine racing when you start the car.

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can we start with the service history (detailed, please) on your transmission?

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What year car is this?

So when the car is sitting at idle, it idles normally and good, but when you're going at higher speeds it basically randomly downshifts?


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