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> In article <316@g.cs.cmu.edu.ARPA> mjs@g.cs.cmu.edu.ARPA (Mark Stehlik) writes:
> >My 1984 Toyota Celica has 16,000 miles on it.  During last winter, I noticed
> >that the car started to hesistate during sudden and quick acceleration.  This
> >only happens when the car is cold.  The problem goes away after the car
> >warms up.
> 
> I currently own an '83 Celica GTS that has had similar problems (among
> others).

> 	The car runs fine now when warm and starts first time,
> 	every time but still hesitates when partially warmed up.  When
> 	really cold it also runs fine.

Since my electronic mail response to the original posting didn't get through
here's my two-cents worth.

I also have a 1984 Celica GT with ~36,000 miles that had similar problems
with the car hesitating.  I complained to the Portland regional office, first
they told me it was bad gas, then they sent a letter telling me what I was
experiencing was absolutely normal.  The problem it turned out after about
9 visits and 6 months to various mechanics was an oxygen sensor.  The first
one that they had heard of going on the fritz.

The problem was found after 3 days of extensive parts swapping with another
Celica that was in the shop for other repairs.  They only charged me $72
for finding the problem and Toyota paid ~$180 for the rest of it.

I also have had other problems with my car since I bought it.
  1.  Floor mat fell apart (replaced free).
  2.  Speaker had a rattling noise (replaced free).
  3.  Water pump went out (I paid ~$80).
  4.  Rocker arms had unusual wear (replaced free).

Even though I hope never to see them again, the people that worked at the
Toyota shops were the most conscientious and helpful mechanics I've ever
met.  Hopefully they're the same in your area.

Good luck getting the bugs out of your cars.
-- 

				Craig Hondo
				CAE Systems Division, Tektronix, Inc.

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