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Engine missing when cold?
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Engine missing when cold?
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.
thoughts?
Once warm, it's fine, pulls well and doesn't show any of these traits.
thoughts?
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they are abit of a lumpy old sod when cold.....
however i dont get the miss-fire feeling.
however i dont get the miss-fire feeling.
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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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Try not jumping in - it could damage the seats and if you slip could explain 'going through the gears'samZ4M wrote: If I jump in the car and head out, going through gears it hesitates, or misses.
Never drive with your head out or you'll find it may not 'miss' everything
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Mine's a bit like that. Think it's normal. The transmission is also a bastard from cold.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.
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Very helpful cj, I'll try that next time.
Fair enough. Just didn't want a problem to develop.
Fair enough. Just didn't want a problem to develop.
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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
Probably your engine asking you to be gentle with it, until its warmed up
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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?
When was the car last serviced op? Could be the sign of a plug or coil on its way out?
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Could be the well documented "hesitation" issue? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39891&p=1283277
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INSP II was only a few K ago.
I've posted in that thread with the same issue.
I've posted in that thread with the same issue.
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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!
Like others have said, it really doesn't like being cold, but then who does!
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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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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
Then over Christmas the camshaft sensor on the exhaust side died. I fitted a new one and the slight hesitation when cold has gone
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Engine missing when cold?
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
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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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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