Car chugs when engine is cold..why?

Asked by 24cgould Dec 03, 2014 at 02:14 PM about the 1995 Toyota Corolla

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1995 toyota corolla. I just got a new distributor put in. It seems to run fine now,
EXCEPT that when the engine is cold it chugs. I brought it back to the place i had it fixed
but hey can't do anything because it only happens when I first start the car. Then it's fine.
Any idea??

1 Answer

103,655

Typically when an engine runs rough on start up then clears, is a sign of a fault in the ignition system. You replaced the distributor but did you also put in new plugs and wires? If so, your coil may be acting up. Take a spray bottle and fill it with water. Mist down your plug wires and coil area. See if the engine bogs down and begins to skip. If all seems well with your ignition system, get some throttle body cleaner and give your throttle body a good clean out. If still no change after cleaning your throttle body, try replacing your ambient air sensor. May be called an Air Charge Sensor on your car.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1995 Toyota Corolla

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Jeff Polhemus
    Reputation
    3,430
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,280
  • #3
    hashimmir
    Reputation
    2,520
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
1,965 Great Deals out of 40,016 listings starting at $1,100
Used Honda Civic
1,336 Great Deals out of 24,822 listings starting at $1,000
Used Honda Accord
1,489 Great Deals out of 28,915 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota RAV4
1,889 Great Deals out of 31,228 listings starting at $2,095
Used Honda CR-V
2,058 Great Deals out of 36,858 listings starting at $1,095
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,174 Great Deals out of 53,545 listings starting at $4,995
Used Hyundai Elantra
823 Great Deals out of 28,818 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Sentra
755 Great Deals out of 39,569 listings starting at $950
Used Toyota 4Runner
972 Great Deals out of 10,937 listings starting at $3,500

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Toyota Corolla For Sale
156 Great Deals out of 4,630 listings starting at $16,888
2023 Toyota Corolla For Sale
108 Great Deals out of 1,643 listings starting at $12,995
2022 Toyota Corolla For Sale
196 Great Deals out of 3,201 listings starting at $13,552
2021 Toyota Corolla For Sale
162 Great Deals out of 2,430 listings starting at $10,995
2020 Toyota Corolla For Sale
105 Great Deals out of 1,616 listings starting at $9,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.