Not Responsive first thing In morning

[len_merclover]

Is it right that in the morning (just left for worl) that the car isnt as responsive. As this mornining I was at the lights and when to 'take off' and it took longer than usual to repsond. About 10 mins later it was responsive again?

E class 2003 270 cdi.

 

[verytalldave]

You havent accidentally switched from S to C mode by chance?

Where you on your own in the car?

Its the kind of thing little bored fingers can do un-noticed. If you know what I mean.


When the engine is stone cold its nowhere near as responsive as it is when warm/hot. Maybe its just that?

 

[len_merclover]

lol yes i was on my own....... sad a! and it was defo in S

 

[Dom320]

I'm not as responsive until I've had my first dose of caffeine!

The car will hold lower gears longer when cold to help warm the engine up quicker. I don't generally accelerate hard until the engine is at/near to normal operating temperature (usually between 5 and 10 mins depending on how cold it is outside).

If it felt normal after 10 mins or so, I wouldn't worry.

 

[len_merclover]

thanks guys.