I have a 01 2.5 RS with 47.5K on it. For the last few weeks I have noticed a decrease in the power I seem to get when I try to accelerate in any given gear. Sometimes it seems to be really laboring up hills.
I can get up to speed ok but sometimes it seems like I have to drop down an extra gear than I am used to just to get ok power.

Is this probably an issue with my tranny? I also just noticed while test driving my car that the AC LED doesn't light up. I need to go back out and verify if my compressor is actually still working or not.

Would like to get some advice prior to bringing it into my dealer tomorrow.

Thanks!

P.S. This is a repost from the power plant forum. I clicked the wrong link and didn't notice until too late. I can't delete the other one.

 

Just got a call from the dealer. They say it is my clutch being worn and possibly my flywheel needing to be replaced.