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Old 09-29-2006, 11:34 AM
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Problems starting car when cold

I've had a few minor problems with starting the car cold in the past, but nothing big. But this morning it was a bit chilly outside, and the first time I cranked it, it started and died. I cranked it again, and it started, but just barely... it tried to die a bunch and i kept having to give it a lot of gas to get it going, and for the first few seconds the exhaust smelled kinda bad as well.

When the car's warm, or it's hot outside during the day, it starts up just fine though.

What might the problem be?
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Old 09-29-2006, 01:33 PM
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Re: Problems starting car when cold

Mods?
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Old 09-29-2006, 03:04 PM
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Yeah it could be some mods that you put on your car. Maybe though, I am not for sure.
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Old 09-29-2006, 03:16 PM
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Nah, it's stock minus a catback, suspension, and a clutch.
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How old is the battery? When's the last time you had the fuel filter changed? Is the mileage high enough to consider a fuel pump issue?
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