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Old Jan 11, 2013
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Trouble with the Cold Start

I have a '94 DX Coupe automatic that hates to start when it's cold. Weather it's been sitting all night or a few hours it'a pain to get it started. I didn't have this problem during the summer and I can't find out what's wrong. I've done all the regular maintenance needed and I've replaced the Distributor cap and rotor. I have a new set or spark plugs and wires. It runs fine after I get it up and running and it will start up without a problem after it's been running for a little bit but it's the initial start up that gives me trouble.
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Re: Trouble with the Cold Start

Get your battery tested, sounds like it could be that. Could also be a lazy fuel pump loosing pressure as it sits, but start with the battery. If that's good, try turning the key to position 2, then off then to pos 2 then off again and then try starting it. If its a lazy fuel pump this will "prime" it so that there is enough fuel pressure to start. If it does start after priming then you need a new fuel pump.
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Re: Trouble with the Cold Start

I poured Liquid Heet into the gas tank and that took care of the problem.
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