Empowering car owners right across the globe in the fight against weapons of mass prosecution, slippery car sales tactics (new & used), extortionate motoring expences, road rage...

Posts & Solutions

Back to Discussion Summary Page
Discussion Title:  Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

Jake_434

2005-04-04 10:18:00

Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

Hey, I'm having a problem with my 1988 Toyota Celica. It won't start in the cold.. Well, it will start, but not if the accelerator is depressed. And as soon as the accelerator is applied, it stalls itself. It is fine after I drive it for about 30 minutes or so, and this problem only seems to happen when it's cold or raining.

I figure it is the choke, the fuel filter, or the fuel injectors. Does anyone else have any ideas?



MagicRat

2005-04-04 20:09:00

Re: Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

If it has fuel injectors, it will not have a choke.

So lets assume its EFI and not a carbureted model.

I suspect your problem is electrical....the cold or damp is shorting something out.

When was the last time you changed the spark plugs and plug wires? If you can't remember, try a new set.
Otherwise, the throttle position sensor may be defective.

__________________
If you think no one cares, try missing a few payments.


curtis73

2005-04-05 12:05:00

Re: Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

Could also be coolant temp sensor or the intake air temp sensor.



Jake_434

2005-04-12 09:42:00

Re: Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

I meant the automatic choke. It is EFI. Be kind if I'm wrong, and it doesn't have an automatic choke either :P

It seems to be only doing it in the rain.. I'll try new spark plugs and leads.

If it is the throttle position sensor, the intake air temperature sensor or the coolant temperature senor.. Are they relatively easy to fix? Any information you can give me on them, to understand what they do a little bit better?

Thanks for your help guys.



DRW1000

2005-04-13 19:42:00

Re: Stalling in the cold for unknown reason..

I was thinking of a leak in the intake somewhere (Vacuum leak).



Autoinfozone is an established Trade Mark owned by Internet Unlimited LLC
Autoinfozone.com is owned and operated by Internet Unlimited LLC
Copyright 2003 - All Rights Reserved Internet Unlimited LLC

Website: Terms of Use
Stock Trading Site