If i don't warm up my car in the morning and started driving, the car would not accelarate smootly from 1st, to 2nd to 3rd gear. It would just feel like it wants to go but unable to unless i really put the paddle down.
I have a 91 Dodge Stealth, twin turbo w/ intercooler, manual
Sometime the enging just stops right after i turn the ignition on; from 1000 rpm to 200 rpm and stop...
I had water pump replaced, spark plugs and coils less than a year ago. What could be wrong?
2006-11-30 06:44:13 · 8 answers · asked by tpan 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
pull the codes. On Dodge it's super easy. turn the key on (not start the vehicle, just power it on), then off, on, off then on. THe check engine light will blink out the codes. Here's a link on what each code means. Sounds like something as simple as a sensor.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/ts/obd-i/bl-dtcs-99.htm
Good luck
2006-11-30 06:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by demozast 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many things that can cause this, but "being a 15 year old car" is not one of them. Nor is the transmission fluid in a manual transmission going to cause this. Please.
A common cause is the IAC, or Idle Actuator Controller. It's controlled by the ECU, which is the main computer that controls the air, fuel, timing, and so on for your engine. It controls the idle rate, but over time they can become worn or dirty. They can be taken apart and cleaned, or can be replaced for about $125, give or take. Try the websites listed in my sources, to find the instructions on how to repair the IAC.
When your car first starts up, the computer is running in "closed loop" mode which means it is setting the air/fuel ratio, idle, and other variables, according to a base "map" or set of parameters. After it warms up, it switches to "open loop" mode in which it takes the input from the various sensors, and "learns" to adjust itself for optimal performance.
It's also possible your ECU, or Engine Control Unit, has leaking capacitators, which is known to occur after so many years, in these cars. Borrow another one, making sure it is for the same year and model, (check the part number on the box to be sure it is the same) and plug it in. If the problem is solved, there's the problem right there. If it still happens, there are a lot of other things it can be, and you can either do basic troubleshooting to figure them out, or find a qualified shop to do the work.
Go to a place that specializes in imports, and especially Mitsubishi. Never take it to a Dodge dealer, some generic repair shop, because they do not have the experience or diagnostic tools with which to properly service these special cars.
Furthermore, never take advice from someone who doesn't even own one of these cars.
2006-12-02 17:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by f117a_twinturbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a 15 year old car. That's what is wrong. You can't drive that particular car like a new one. Not unless you fix it into something that close to new.
You might even consider putting fresh transmission fluid in your manual. I'm sure after 15 yrs it needs to be changed.
As far as your stopping problems, get a certified technician to diagnose the problems with your car.
2006-11-30 14:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, sure let it warm up a bit. Could you just jump out of bed and go, go, go. Plus it's been outside all night. You go out tonight and sleep in the driveway and see how you feel in the morning. Just kidding, but think about it. You need to let it gradually get the parts oiled up (oil pressure up to specs) and get the water heated up a bit and start circulating.
2006-11-30 14:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'll you need to warm up because its a older car, plus you need to let the engine oil warm up, and let your RPM's go down, most cars start at high RPM's around 2 and make there way down, newer cars you can start and go though, although it could be you need tranny oil change, go synthetic, youll love it! expensive though, and its lags on those gears because the tranny oil only starts warming up when you actually start moving your car, its not warming standing still, royal purple! get it!
2006-11-30 19:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by guitrprod1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to let the car warm up in the morning so that the oil can circulate through the car.
2006-11-30 22:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think if you didnt warm up the oil in the engine, its awfully hard to pump "pancake syrup" though the turbo lines and all that..which really isnt good for the motor.. thats why i always warm up my engine.
my .02
2006-11-30 14:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT BE THE TRANSMISION
2006-11-30 16:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋