liljukmoves

i got a 97 lx and its started sputtering when cold, especially when its the first time i've started it for the day. it'll start fine then just slowly start to drop in revs to 400rpm or less and when its about to die it recovers and goes back to proper idle :/ it does that 2 to 3 times then idles fine. or if i start to drive it while its cold it will suddenly feel like the throttle is stuck and the car jerks and wont accelerate. i depress the clutch and give it a couple seconds then it works fine. what could be causing this? could it be the o2? or the fact that my plugs are gapped 0.005 shorter? or the fuel pressure regulator? fuel pump? please help!

MattNYC

sound like ignition. CELs?

liljukmoves

no cels thats why its confusing :/ i replaced the plugs and wires just a couple months ago should i check the distributor cap? or test each wire for spark

Jimster480

does the car have any mods? It could be that your ECT is bad or going bad and its giving improper readings.

liljukmoves

yeah a couple bolt ons a new cone air filter + piping, 4-2-1 exhaust header, full exhaust with n1 style cat, ngk platinum plugs, ngk wires, short throw shifter, and a vortex creating piece in the intake. isn't ect electronic control transmission? i had a auto camry with a button labeled act, is there one on stick cars i got a 5 speed

b18EK6

ECT is the engine coolant temperature sensor.

liljukmoves

is that the same as the thermostat? where would i find it on my d16y7?