Ive got a '97 Corolla and when you first turn on the car after several hours, no matter the weather, when you put it either in D or R the car jerks forward a bit. But if you turn it on about a hour or so later its fine. It just happens if you haven't turned the car on for about 5+ hours.

 

Any ideas what the problem is?

well id say something with the auto box obviously but the only thing id

to myself on an auto box is change the fluid, everything else

id get done at an autobox shop, they arent very diy as far as i know

unless someone here knows more about them...

Edited October 4, 200818 yr by styler

The auto choke is idling it up so its slamming into gear, After its warm the idle is lower and goes into gear smoothly.

The auto choke is idling it up so its slamming into gear, After its warm the idle is lower and goes into gear smoothly.

Is this a bad thing? Will it cause any damage?

 

Thanks guys

Yes and no, At really high rpm's you can shatter the torque converter drive dog, I wouldnt be worried at <1500rpm.