Actually sounds like more than one fault.
as to the starting fault,
I assume when it get's to operating temperature it's fine,you didn't state,
if so then I'd suspect the coolant temperature sensor,
basically when an engine is cold it needs more fuel to run right,
sounds like your CTS is telling the car the engine is always hot,
so no choke if you like.
But it also sounds like your clutch is slipping.
It's going to need replaced as pretty soon it won't drive!
But these are guesses,it will still need tested to prove/disprove.
Posted Sep 9, 2014 (10 years ago)