Why does my car cough/pop after I change gears (first thing in morning when cold)? After 4/5 pops it comes right and is perfect.

What is your question?

As I change up gears in the morning, as I release the clutch the car then doesn't accelerate, coughs/pops and returns to normal. Does this 4 or 5 times then drives perfectly. Will do this first thing in the morning or after car is cold/sitting for a while (e.g. when I leave work to go home)

What makes this problem better or worse?

When cold

How long has your 1999 Mazda Protege had this problem?

A few months