revs limited in park and while not moving?

[austin713]

im assuming this is an engine protection feature but even when its fully up to temp i can put my foot to the floor in park or neutral sitting still and it wont rev past 5k. what gives? is that normal?

[EdBwoy]

It is normal in my mind. And some cars have the Rev limit even lower when the engine is still cold.

When warmed up I thought it prevents unnecessary spinning of the transmission input parts if there's no output in the form of motion.

[ArmedAviator]

Most ECU controlled cars have a Neutral rev limiter which is set lower than the in-gear rev limiter. This is normal.

Additionally, I've read somewhere that the VVEL system in these vehicles do not like to be revved with no drivetrain load on the engine. I can't cite my source as I do not remember where I read it.

[austin713]

Most ECU controlled cars have a Neutral rev limiter which is set lower than the in-gear rev limiter. This is normal.

Additionally, I've read somewhere that the VVEL system in these vehicles do not like to be revved with no drivetrain load on the engine. I can't cite my source as I do not remember where I read it.

Makes sense, my older 2007 G35 with the VQHR motor very simmilar to this one didnt do it, but i guess thats because they didnt add the VVEL until later.