Mr2 Starting

[corbyben]

car seems to stutter a little when very cold under acceleration ,ok after a couple of miles, any ideas?

[BLOODUK]

Ecu going into safe mode because its too cold?

[ToyotaTosh]

or ur engine is cold ?? ??

[andy_twincams]

engine just to cold be patient and treat her like a lady :D

[veilside_mr2]

yup, let her warm up for a few mins before u drive her mate...u should let her warm up fully i.e 5-10 mins or so, before u even try to run any kind of boost.

[BLOODUK]

Yes because its not just the engine temp that needs warming up, the oil temp does aswell the turbo doesnt want cold oil

[Karma Supra]

I try not to use any boost at all untill the engine is registered as "fully warm" (i.e. needle half way up the guage)...

These days I temd to start the car first thing (before I even get in. then by the time you have faffed about with seatbelt opening gates etc the oil preasure is up nicely and its flowing properly!

[Bibbs]

The temp guase is not a good guide cause it's fairly pap (it'll read warm when it's not).

Give it a min of 5 mins, 10 is better before booting it.

Also check your plugs, leads and dizzy ..

[Jimlad]

yip... cars don't like to be booted when cold... tried it a few times... I'm just impatient.

"Jim needs a new turbo" .... lol... hopefully that thread will never appear!

[Jesus]

I fitted an oil temp gauge for my guide.

Wait until 70-80oC before pushing her.

Anyway... when the cat is cold it will have a similar effect. Have you still got one fitted or has it been replaced with a downpipe?