accelerate very well. When I stop at a red light, it takes a while to get going again and get through the green light. This has led to a lot of embarassment because I'm sure other drivers behind me are getting really annoyed. Once the car gets warmed up it is fine for the rest of the day. I've tried letting it run awhile in the driveway but that doesn't work; in fact I let it run too long while waiting to drive my daughter somewhere that I finally went and shut it off. The result was that it wouldn't start so I had to spray "quickstart" in the carburator.
2006-08-18 08:27:35 · 8 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
CHECK YOUR EGR VALVE IT MAY BE PUTTING THE EXHAUST GAS BACK INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WHEN IT SHOULD ONLY BE PUTTING IT INTO THE CYLINDER WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING DOWN THE ROAD NOT AT IDLE OR WHILE TAKING OFF. ALSO CHECK TO SEE IF THERE IS MOISTURE UNDER THE DIST. CAP IF YOU HAVE ONE AND YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK YOU PLUG WIRES THE INSTALLATION MAY BE CRACKED, THE BEST WAY TO CHECK YOU WIRES IS TO HAVE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN A DARK AREA WITH THE HOOD UP AND NO LIGHT ON TAKE A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH IT ON MIST AND START THE CAR SPRAY THE WIRES IF YOU SEE SPARK THAN THE INSULATION IS BAD AND THE PLUG WIRES ARE ARCING TO GROUND AND NOT ALL THE WAY TO YOUR SPARK PLUG.
2006-08-18 08:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by forddieselman1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly suggest it could be the distributor cap. That is the thing that the spark plug wires lead into. If the least bit of moisture gets in there, it can cause problems exactly as you describe; and as soon as it dries out everything suddenly works fine. They are easy to replace and only cost ten bucks or so. Just make sure you put the wires back in the same order that they came off, or you won't be able to start your car.
If it is not the distributor cap, it could be the spark plug wires themselves. In fact it is a good idea to replace the cap and wires at the same time so maybe you should change both; heck, while you are at it, you may just want to buy some spark plugs and ask the guy at the auto parts store to set them at the correct gap for your car. You can replace the cap, wires, and plugs, usually for less than $30. Don't let them talk you into high performance wires of plugs for this car.
Let me know if this works -- send me an email if you have any other questions. I should definitely get a best answer for this!!!
2006-08-18 15:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by nuclear_science 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check your plug wires. I had bought a used car from someone and when it rained I could not start the car. I would have to shoot starter fluid into it to get it to start. After awhile (when it had a chance to dry out) the problems would go away. Finally I figured out the problem when I went to check the spark plugs pulled the wire out and there was water there. I replaced the wires and the problem went away.
2006-08-19 23:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by walkerhound03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Check if there is something under your accelerator paddle.
2. Check if there is any air in carburetor (pump the injection).
3. If none of these works, check air-filter and change it.
4. Invite me for a long drive and we will go for a candle light dinner.............LOL
2006-08-18 15:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely to be the air filter. But it may be water getting in part of the ignition, or it may be that your choke is not working correctly. Most likely the choke.
2006-08-18 15:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First i would check fuel supply, A clogged fuel filter. When was the last time you had a tune up
2006-08-18 15:34:33 · answer #6 · answered by dagojoe64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres the reason a 22 year old car. your carb is knackered the float chamber is probably rotten
2006-08-18 15:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think its the air filter...
2006-08-18 15:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by andrey007ua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋