Cold start hesitation (?)

[sol_j]

Hi- bit of a random question as it’s been on my mind for a bit and want to know if it’s normal. My car after a cold start (after been left for a few hours/ over night etc) feels laggy/ hesitant when using the throttle but goes away after a minute or so. Is this normal behaviour for it till it gets up to temperature? Hasn’t really affected me but just want to know. It’s the 1.8t AUQ engine.

TIA!

 

[mty12345]

Probably while the SAI (secondary air injection) is running. Only runs for a min or so at cold starts. Mine will sometimes misfire if you put the engine under load when it's running. I usually just wait for it to switch off before driving away, gives time for the oil to circulate and things to warm up a bit too.

 

[sol_j]

Probably while the SAI (secondary air injection) is running. Only runs for a min or so at cold starts. Mine will sometimes misfire if you put the engine under load when it's running. I usually just wait for it to switch off before driving away, gives time for the oil to circulate and things to warm up a bit too.

ahh, thank you! yeah i usually leave it for a min or so before heading off in the morning to work.