When cold , engine starts and idles fine. After a short trip , I shut the warm engine off and let the car sit for 10 minutes (say a shopping trip). When I go to restart the car, it starts, but seems to 'surge,' or rough idle for a minute or so. If I wait, or put it in gear and drive, the idle smooths out and I have no further roughness. I'm thinking this is a fuel circuit problem?
SOURCE: V6 engine idles rough after restarting, then smooths out
My first guess would be a dirty carb/fuel injector set. Run some fuel cleaner through the tank and see if it gets better. You might have to do it through a couple of tanksful. How long since you've had a tune-up? It might just be that time.
SOURCE: Cold start no problem. Engine warmed and driven,
I do not think it is the PVC valve. I could be the Idel air control vavle, the tps sensor (throtal postion sensor), and it could also be a vacume leak. Is the check engine light on? if it is then you need to run the codes to get a better idea of where the problem is. if not that does not mean that the computer is not picking up any codes. you should check the codes right after you experince the problem and you should run the koeo test. key on engine on test that will pick up any codes from the sensores while the engine is running. this is all asuming that you have a modern vehical that uses a computer. if your vehical is older and does not have a computer it could be a sticking float in the carb. or a few other posablitlys. What is the make model and year of your vehical ? with this information i will be able to give you a more definate answer
SOURCE: 1994 GMC Jimmy engine runs rough when cold; smooths out when warm
you need to have the codes checked to know what direction to start repairs,Autozone does this for free
SOURCE: TOYOTA CELICA 2003 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRING IDLE ROUGH
this a tipical simptom of dirty fuel injectors, make a clean on gaae shop
Its
a hot start issue.
Can
be related to low fuel pressure or problem with crank sensor.
Also
it can be weak battery or starter.
But
possibilities are to be inspected to confirm what exactly it is.------
To
troubleshoot and confirm the issue,i suggest you refer few solved help links
with similar types of problem like yours:------
Click
the link below:------
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1991-toyota-trecel-engine-starts-fine.html
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http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-pickup-starts-fine-but-dies.html
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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-lexus-ls400-running-hot.html
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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2002-toyota-camry-puff-of-blue-or-white.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/multiple-problems-on-car-car-runs-hotac.html
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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/honda-car-will-not-start-intermittently.html
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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/vehicle-startsruns-and-loses-power.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/intermittent-starting-issues-on-volvo.html
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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-starts-and-cuts-off-immediately.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
It
can be low fuel pressure issue or clogged fuel pump. Or its engine related
issues,---------------
Check
the help link mentioned below to troubleshoot the problem: ------
Engine stalls when gas is given?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/engine-stalls-when-gas-is-given.html
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Car stalls when MAF sensor is connected?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/car-stalls-when-maf-sensor-is-connected.html
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Car Engine Stalls While Driving?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-stalls-while-driving.html
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Car stalls and throws white smoke from exhaust?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-stalls-and-throws-white-smoke-from.html
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Stalls And Dies At Stop Sign?
http://www.howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/07/stalls-and-dies-at-stop-sign.html
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GMC Sonoma Stalls and idles low
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/gmc-sonoma-stalls-and-idles-low.html
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Nissan Pathfinder stalls and bucks on Acceleration?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-pathfinder-stalls-and-bucks-on.html
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1992 Chevrolet stalls and shutdown?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/1992-chevrolet-stalls-and-shutdown.html
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Stumbling and stalling at idle after engine rebuild?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/stumbling-and-stalling-at-idle-after.html
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1990 mazda 323 stalls and quit running?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1990-mazda-323-stalls-and-quit-running.html
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2000 Toyota
Camry: Idling and Stalling Problem?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-idling-and-stalling.html
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1995 Toyota
Corolla: Stalls, Sputters and Pops Through Intake Manifold?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-toyota-corolla-stalls-sputters-and.html
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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high engine RPM at
idle?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html
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Dodge Dakota stalls, stumbles at idle. Has low fuel flow and
runs hot?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/dodge-dakota-stallsstumbles-at-idlehas.html
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1994 Toyota
4Runner: Stalls and Stops While Driving?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-4runner-stalls-and-stops.html
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1997 Toyota Camry: Erratic Idle and Intermittent engine
stalling?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/1997-toyota-camry-erratic-idle-and.html
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Ford Maverick: No Idle and Stalling issues?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/ford-maverick-no-idle-and-stalling.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
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