my car recently began to hesitate while sitting idle in drive or park..it drives great when in motion but i have no idea why..it just passed inspection 3 weeks ago? toyota corolla 01'thanks
2006-07-08 14:59:23 · 11 answers · asked by froggie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like it's ready for a tune up. If you have never taken it in to be checked out, I suggest you do.
If you're afraid of being ripped off by mechanics, tell them how honest you expect them to be and that you know a lot of people. Let them know that if they are honest with you and do only what is needed, you will recommend them to everyone.
2006-07-08 15:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many things to consider. While newer cars are great when they're running, when they start "mis-behaving", they are very troublesome because of all the sensors involved in keeping them running. You r problem could be a bad spark plug wire, or a cracked spark plug. Electricity, like water, follows the path of least resistance. If you have a crack in an insulator, or a wire; because of the pressures inside your engine, the plug can actually "mis-fire" and go to ground outside the engine. That being said, once your car is moving, the engine doesn't have to work as hard to "keep" thing moving, and will sometimes run "smoother". Actually, the problem is still there, it's just not as noticeable. Getting away from the electrical issues, this could also be a precursor to a fuel injector issue. Have it checked at your local "reputable" garage.
2006-07-08 15:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tom I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be as simple as a clogged air filter, possibly needs new spark plugs (it is an 01, not likely an electrical problem unless it has tons of mileage) or it could also be bad fuel. Nevertheless, it shouldn't be anything serious, that is normally a very reliable vehicle.
2006-07-08 15:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by bob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some simple minor tune up things. New Air filter, new fuel filter, new PCV valve, even new spark plugs. that should work wonders.
Try running some injector cleaner through your gas tank.
2006-07-08 15:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last guy is prolly right, have the filters checked -
air & fuel, also dont use "mom and pop" gas stations, "ya never know where that stuffs been"
is your warranty in effect?
2006-07-08 15:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by kyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like "plugs", "plug wires" or something to do with the "Idle" just guessing...but mine is doing the same thing..lol
2006-07-08 15:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by winterlvr66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check all ur vaccum hoses i had a corolla do the same thing and it was a rubber vaccum line that had come off.
2006-07-08 16:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by miker6565 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the throttle position sensor and have it adjusted or replaced.
2006-07-08 15:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by MrBudbag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a transmission problem.
2006-07-08 15:03:40 · answer #9 · answered by acgsk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to toyota...it maybe under warranty still
2006-07-08 15:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋