alexk243
KulAdventure
Towing an enclosed trailer (approx 2500lbs) through the Appalachian mountains and I'm pretty heavily loaded. Van was chugging along fine, temp is 180. Going up pretty steep switchbacks at 20mph or so. Have about 200' left to go up a very steep incline (steepest ive every done) and I loose engine power. Just won't go anymore. Engine revs, but van won't move. Put it in park, check for leaks and find none. Shut off, restart, check codes p0730 is pending, clear it. Check temp and it's about 210 or so (after sitting) electric aux fan isn't on, no fluid leaks, no other codes. All turbo hoses look fine... Let it sit off for a few minutes then restart (temp 210) and give it gas and it won't budge. Wait a while longer with the engine off, restart it and give it a bunch of gas and it reluctantly goes the last 200'. Had to hold the brake while hiting gas to keep it from rolling back down the hill when I first started.
My thoughts are transmission... But that was just replaced and there are no leaks. I got the p0730 code earlier in the trip, cleared it, and checked trans fluid level and it was fine (color and level).
Second though was overheating, but the engine didn't shut off and continued to run... Can overheating cause a power loss like this without the engine dieing? If so what else do I need to check for damage? I never saw the temp past 217, but it's possible I could have missed it.
Looking for advice. Luckily I'm parked at the top of the hill now and won't have to go up again haha
My thoughts are transmission... But that was just replaced and there are no leaks. I got the p0730 code earlier in the trip, cleared it, and checked trans fluid level and it was fine (color and level).
Second though was overheating, but the engine didn't shut off and continued to run... Can overheating cause a power loss like this without the engine dieing? If so what else do I need to check for damage? I never saw the temp past 217, but it's possible I could have missed it.
Looking for advice. Luckily I'm parked at the top of the hill now and won't have to go up again haha