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Engine missing when cold?

Post by samZ4M » Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:20 pm

As it's getting colder, this problem seems to have appeared. If I jump in the car and head out, going through gears it hesitates, or misses. It's a 30 speed limit, so im not gunning it. Best way to describe it, it's either mis-fueling or firing on 5 cylinders for a tiny bit of time. The engine goes flat, as in, won't pull anymore for a second.

Once warm, it's fine, pulls well and doesn't show any of these traits.

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Post by Beedub » Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:48 pm

they are abit of a lumpy old sod when cold.....

however i dont get the miss-fire feeling.
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Post by samZ4M » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:14 am

Ok, missing is probably an over statement. But it's not pleasant. Unless you're full on, which I don't like doing from cold, it's flat and hesitates.

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Post by cj10jeeper » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:23 am

samZ4M wrote: If I jump in the car and head out, going through gears it hesitates, or misses.
Try not jumping in - it could damage the seats and if you slip could explain 'going through the gears'
Never drive with your head out or you'll find it may not 'miss' everything :)

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Post by MrPT » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:32 am

samZ4M wrote:Ok, missing is probably an over statement. But it's not pleasant. Unless you're full on, which I don't like doing from cold, it's flat and hesitates.
Mine's a bit like that. Think it's normal. The transmission is also a bastard from cold.
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Post by samZ4M » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:00 am

Very helpful cj, I'll try that next time.

Fair enough. Just didn't want a problem to develop.

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Post by markeg » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:02 am

You should hear an Alpina when it's cold - sounds like a bag of spanners....

Probably your engine asking you to be gentle with it, until its warmed up :)
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Post by TomK » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:27 am

For me that doesn't sound normal at all. Mine is fine when cold, obviously treating it with a bit of respect. No flat spots or misfiring here.
When was the car last serviced op? Could be the sign of a plug or coil on its way out?
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Post by ga41 » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:40 am

Could be the well documented "hesitation" issue? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39891&p=1283277
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Post by samZ4M » Thu Oct 13, 2016 12:05 pm

INSP II was only a few K ago.

I've posted in that thread with the same issue.

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Post by MikeMcG » Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:34 pm

Mine is the same when cold. I try to start the engine and leave it for just a few minutes before heading out, otherwise it's easy to kangaroo a bit and does feel a bit lumpy and like its 'missing'. Once its starting to warm up its fine.
Like others have said, it really doesn't like being cold, but then who does!

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Post by Paulwirral » Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:41 pm

When I read the title I was going to suggest waiting until spring and see if it comes back with the geese !

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Post by no fit state » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:50 pm

I had slight hesitation from cold for maybe the first 30 seconds.

Then over Christmas the camshaft sensor on the exhaust side died. I fitted a new one and the slight hesitation when cold has gone :D
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Engine missing when cold?

Post by D4dawg » Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:52 am

Always let mine sit for a few mins before it moves
Especially when cold as gives oil time to round a good few times then drive slowly and let it warm fully
As box doesn't like it either

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Post by Steve84N » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:32 am

Letting it sit when cold before driving it is actually not the best thing for it as it stays colder for longer. Driving it gently straight away warms everything more quickly and it's when it's cold that more wear occurs.
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