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Old 01-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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So when its sub 40 I just about cant start my car. Battery is fine, just dies on me. I do take time to let the fuel pressure build up and I start the key and i have to gas it for 15 seconds to make sure the idle wont drop. when it does idle on its own its at about 490rpms then if I put it in gear it goes to about 900 - 1000
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Old 01-19-2008, 05:29 PM
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did you check the TPS?
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:57 PM
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An engine heater may help >> http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...wflag-1#review

If you're not close to an outlet, maybe a car cover would work. I bought one from autozone for $40.00.
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Old 01-20-2008, 01:50 AM
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mods? tuning issue?
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Old 01-20-2008, 02:01 AM
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mods? tuning issue?
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Old 01-20-2008, 01:19 PM
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only mod is my mufflers.
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Old 01-24-2008, 01:05 PM
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ttt
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Old 01-24-2008, 01:26 PM
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well tps would be my first guess. I had it happen to me this summer, it did the same kinda thing.
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Old 01-24-2008, 01:28 PM
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lol - at first I read it as 40 below (which would be 40 below 0), and I was all - the first thing you need to do is move some place warmer!

/got nuttin - sorry
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check ur wires/plugs. i had problems with my honda doing this when it started getting below freezing. changed them out with some new ones and it starts up quicker.
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