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Old 07-08-2003, 01:19 PM
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Cold starting problems??? Help

Hello, I am new here so if this was covered before sorry.

Here goes, 1995 max 123K miles auto, when I go to start it up after it has been sitting more than 20 min it is very hard to get going, or will fire and cut right back out. I have tried 87-93 oct gas no diff, I am thinking maybe the fuel pump but would like some other input??

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Old 07-08-2003, 01:44 PM
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Re: Cold starting problems??? Help

Originally posted by 27Fountain
Hello, I am new here so if this was covered before sorry.

Here goes, 1995 max 123K miles auto, when I go to start it up after it has been sitting more than 20 min it is very hard to get going, or will fire and cut right back out. I have tried 87-93 oct gas no diff, I am thinking maybe the fuel pump but would like some other input??

Thanks

Will
not a bad question for a newbie lol...j/k!

OK, bad cold start problems are probably related to the Engine
Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) which mixes the air/fuel depending
on the sensor's reading.

BUT, you'll have to be a bit more specific...it starts, then quits...
Does it ever work? It must if you can let it cool down for a while!

so, be more descriptive.

PLUS -- to avoid getting flamed on here -- USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION
on the top right of your screen...it is your best friend.

take care and good luck!
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First try cleaning your throttle body. Go to www.motorvate.ca for detailed instructions. If that doesn't cure things, definately look into the Engine Coolant Temp sensor as Flo-Boy suggested.
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Old 07-09-2003, 05:50 AM
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Thanks

I will start with the Throttle body and sensor.

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