takes ages to get started

[Nj]

When I try to start my car it takes a couple of mins turning over. it doesn't catch for a bit. then it catches and dies quickly. Then it catches, runs lumpy, then smooth, then lumpy and eventually all is well. If I try to rev at any point it will choke and die until it's running steady and in that case it's all good. When the car is warmed up I can stop and then start again with no issues. My neighbour suggested a sticky injector or rod so I put a good injector cleaner in the petrol (redex advanced or something along those lines) and let it run for a while. Then later I took it out for a rapid run up the dual carriageway and back home again. I'm not convinced that will be it sorted though.


Any suggestions very welcome.

[Flat on my back]

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Fpr?

[Knight Rider S4]

As posted on Experiment threadneed to check sensor wiring as ecu does not know he car is cold

[Nj]

cheers Steve, yeah. heading for temp sensor to investigate.

[andyg plym]

ISV? does the revs rise or fall between gear change?

[Nj]

i'll check that as well mate. cheers. good chance a few things are a bit clogged up after months sitting in a box.