Engine will not stay running when cold
- Symptoms
- Starts cold but dies unless you press the accelerator
- Likely cause
- Stuck idle control valve or dirty throttle; in one case the ignition switch
- Fix
- Clean the throttle body and idle valve. Check coolant sensor reading and air leaks. Then check the ignition switch
- Applies to
- SCP10 1SZ-FE
- Confidence
- low (owner thread)
Sources
Related problems on this car
- Cold start, then engine dies
- Whistling from the engine bay at idle
- Automatic will not move in D (2 and L work)
- A/C weak when standing still in summer
Similar problems on other cars
- 1.3 needs throttle to start when cold · Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140)
- Will not start and the meter stays dark (immobiliser) · Honda City (5th gen, GM2)
- Idle drops or engine stalls when pressing the clutch · Suzuki Cultus (2nd gen, EFI)
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