help with acceleration problem?
Posted by adminJul 31
hi my 2000 Toyota Celica GTS is having a problem with acceleration. When I start the car after it has sat for a few hours it has absolutely no acceleration even though I am slamming on the gas. After the car has run for about a minute it starts to gain more power. What is wrong with my car? Also I just got a new engine and transmission for the car because the car had been flooded (It was doing this problem before the flood as well as after). Please help me!
I would also like to add that the car is an automatic with a new engine, starter, alternator, and automatic transmission. The problem is very bad when I start the car after it has been sitting for awhile. Even after its been driving I have to give it extra gas
6 comments
Comment by Mr. Z on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
sounds to me like the problem was in the carb or fuel pump. This is a gas problem, not an engine mechanical problem. Nor trans problems. Hope you didn’t go to all that changing just to fix THIS problem, cause obviously, you didn’t fix it.
Actually I think you’re flooding (too much gas). Maybe you can also check the air cleaner. (Too much gas is similar to not enough air).
Comment by California on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Could be somethin with the choke, you probably replaced the Head but left some parts of the old engine there, parts that were flooded as well, try remplacing that.
Comment by llewintx on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Could be the computer that regulates fuel/choke. You really need to get it professionally checked. If you are in the Military or a dependent, take it on post to the Sprocket. They have the equipment and costs are very reasonable.
Comment by J P on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Have you flushed out the fuel tank? Changed the fuel filters? If it got moisture in the fuel tank it could have damaged the fuel pump or filter or screen inside the tank. You’re fuel filter or filters may have picked up some residue or moisture left in the tank and re-clogged new filters. I’d drain the fuel tank, get some fuel tank additive (the kind to remove moisture from the fuel system) change the fuel and air filters and give it another try.
Comment by klberry212 on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
I would also check the fuel pump psi and the fuel psi regulator for proper operation.
Comment by marinespill on July 31, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Bad O2 sensors made my jeep do that. The choke made it run ok cold and it was ok hot, but when it was half warm, the engine ran way too lean because the computer thought there wasn’t enough oxygen getting in there.