Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread

#103831 Feb 15, 1:15pm
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
hey peeplez...i've been wondering. i've bought my '00 celica gts auto used and it's had a problem. when i'm at a complete stop and either go half pedal or floor it, my car's rpms drop about a grand and feels like it wants to die then it comes to life after 3500 rpms... is this suppose to happen in a celica? in other autos as soon as i touch the gas the car launches why not my celi? is there something wrong or is there anything i can do? i've went to two different mechanics and one said it's my fuel pressure regulator(which sounds odd cause i'm a fighter jet mechanic and we have one of those) and the other mech said it was either my ecu or mapping sensor. i don't know what to do...if someone has an opinion let me know..i'll follow this site religiously


Ha ha...I let you win...but seriously i wasn't ready!

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 392
sappy
2002 Toyota Celica GT
sappy
2002 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 392
Tighten the throttle cable...


[Linked Image]

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,167
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,167
Yeah it could be your throttle cable. If not that then you could check the oxygen sensor, and if that's ok, try looking at the top part of your pedal there could be a few loose moving pieces.


Knowing the path and choosing the path are two different things.

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
'k peeple i'll try that thanx


Ha ha...I let you win...but seriously i wasn't ready!

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 43
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 43
I had a similar problem in my 2000 GTS 6 speed. I fought with this problem for almost 2 years. When I would step on the gas, the RPM's would drop and then the car would come to life about 2 seconds later. It was horrible because to keep myself from stalling when starting out, i had to give it massive gas and then my I would burn tire. I cleaned my MAF the other day because I was at my wit's ends and couldn't think of what else to do. Mind you, this is after the dealership told me that it was more than likely a major engine problem. To make a long story short...after cleaning my MAF, the car works fine. It no longer does that stupid stuff. Funny...I was ready to sell it because I thought that it was a major problem. Hope this helps!

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
New Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7
really? i pray to god this works cause this is really bothering me. almost to the point of seeling my celi which i hate to do...thanx for the info man


Ha ha...I let you win...but seriously i wasn't ready!

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,226
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,226
There could be many little things wrong. I myself had that problem like the said before and cleaned the MAFS. It went away. Tightening your throttle cable is not a fix for every circumstances. Don't listen to that. And don't rely to the MAFS idea that worked with my car or others. Don't get me wrong, try it and see what happens. Maybe it will work. Like I had said before I tightened my throttle cable idling at 700 RPM's and after it still idled at around 700 RPM's. Why? Because I wanted a crisper throttle. There was no near stall or low idle before in my car. Tightening the cable in other circumstances just masks the real problems. It's just a quick fix for maybe a problem that doesn't have to do with the throttle cable. It's not good practice in my opinion.

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,650
Rebel
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Rebel
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,650
Take it to a mechanic. The big shops will diagnose your problem for free.. it's only when they fix it that they charge deal thumbsup


[Linked Image]
Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
toysport_celica
toysport_celica
2000 Toyota Celica
Ca

Posts: 52
Joined: August 2004
Thank you.: me, myself, and I...!
Random: a bowl of rice, fried chicken, and a glass of water!
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)