I have a new 07 Toyota, and i have to sit and wait for the "cold engine" light to go out before i drive or else it hesitates to shift into second. Of course it will do it, but only if i gas the engine more than you normally would. What could be the problem? Thanks!
2007-10-06 09:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by EAT! 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
OF COURSE i can let it warm up..the question is ..what could be the problem causing it to be that way? Or isnt there a problem, is that how its supposed to work?
2007-10-06 09:22:42 · update #1
Your car has a feature built into the on board computer which keeps the transmission from shifting before it reaches operating temperature. It is all covered in the owners manual.
2007-10-06 10:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by magiccharm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got an 2001 Chevy Prizm, (Toyota Corolla), which seems to do the same thing. I think the idea is that if the rpms are higher, the engine will warm up faster, thus use less fuel.
I don't think it is a problem, I've never really noticed it.
2007-10-06 09:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait till the "cold engine" light goes out........
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That seems silly for a car manufacurer to make a car you can't drive until it warms up....I'll stick with Chevys....
2007-10-06 09:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let it warm up then.........................................DUH
2007-10-06 09:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋