i've had my car since may and a couple of weeks ago my car started to chug and almost not start in the morning. actually not just mornings. if i don't drive my car for than say 8 hours or so it does the same thing. the engines kind of chugs and sputters a few seconds before starting. can anyone tell me why or help me with this? thanks.

 

i would diagnose a few problems, specificly fuel/spark/battery

 

should i go back to the dealership? it should be covered under warranty. i got that extended coverage.

 

Yeah take it back. But pray it duplicates the problem otherwise it's a waisted trip.

 

i would have to leave it there for a day. it only does it when sitting for a while. 6+ hours.

 

Yeah that's gonna suck.

 

my tc is sort of like that too, is doesnt chug as much, but right after i turn the ignition, the engine revs realy low, kinda like chuging, then after a half a sec, get to higher revs. happens all the time for me, but the engine has been starting well, still

 

that seems to be the thing for all tcs. i think its normal.

 

yeah it runs fine once it goes. if it's a normal thing toyota/scion should address this problem dont you think?

 

Mine doesnt do that. It starts up pretty high and works down from there. But i have the thing where when you come to a stop (5speed) the idling drops for a second or two the car shakes and it goes back to normal..it's wierd but i have heard some other people say it's normal.