Subject	What does cold weather have to do with my
Posted by	Worm Boy on January 19, 2007 at 7:26 PM
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Message	Z not starting? When the motor is cold, it won't want to start. It cranks over like as if I have the fuel pump fuse near the battery taken out, and I get fuel pressure, but it sounds like it's not getting spark. I sit in my car priming the lines and crank away for about 5-10 minutes with rests in between. The cranking is strong and not weak like it's dying. I know I'm flooding the cylinders so I wait a bit, and start over and nothing happens in cold weather (40-65 degrees). When the weather is somewhat warm, (70+) the car starts up within 2 minutes of cranking. This still isn't normal but better than when it's cold. Once the car starts and motor warms up, everything is fine. I can turn off my Z and turn it back on instantly. It used to turn on immediately and as time passed, it would take about 5 sec. Eventually it turned into 30 sec., then 1 min., 2 min., and finally I'm at the point where it won't want to start at times. What the hell is wrong with my car?! This is what I've changed/done: Air regulator IAA unit coil packs spark plugs injectors fuel rail fuel pump fuel pump controller all fuel lines fuel temp sensor coolant temp sensor CAS PTU & harness MAS Starter relay switch Ignition inhibitor switch battery tested good rebuilt alternator rebult starter I get code 55 all times even after long cranking Compression tested all cylinders and got 140-175 I took it to a shop to have a look at it and I told them my situation. They said that I've practically done everything they would have done. My last thought would be that I have one of those early production motors that have the bad driverside head with the soft valves. Can someone help me out? I'm frustrated with this never ending battle.
Follow Ups	What does cold weather have to do with my - Worm Boy 19:26:17 01/19/07 How bout Fuel Pressure Regulator or Fuel Damper? (n/m) - TTFairladyZ 19:32:57 01/19/07 I forgot to add that to the list. Did all fuel related - Worm Boy 19:34:50 01/19/07 hard starting when cold - wilkendw 20:42:05 01/19/07 Timing is on 15 btdc, plugs are gapped correctly, - Worm Boy 21:00:38 01/19/07 The O2 sensors only affect the car while it's - Worm Boy 22:08:43 01/19/07 Re: The O2 sensors only affect the car while it's - wilkendw 09:52:58 01/20/07 What AFR issues could be associated? I'm thinking - Worm Boy 16:51:41 01/20/07 Re: What AFR issues could be associated? I'm thinking - wilkendw 01:06:17 01/21/07 I ended up putting starting fluid in the intake and it - Worm Boy 15:35:15 01/21/07 I tried turning my car on this morning around 4a.m. before - Worm Boy 15:46:06 01/21/07 Did you check ignitor module ? (n/m) - njz 21:45:55 01/19/07 You mean PTU? IF so, I did replace it along with - Worm Boy 21:53:35 01/19/07 How cold are you talking? - SactoTodd 10:14:01 01/20/07 Oh not that cold. The coldest it gets over here in - Worm Boy 16:34:57 01/20/07 Did you have it load tested? (n/m) - SactoTodd 17:51:09 01/20/07 Yes, I took it to AutoZone. (n/m) - Worm Boy 18:26:59 01/20/07 Re: Yes, I took it to AutoZone. - merlin3 18:29:13 01/21/07 Re: What does cold weather have to do with my - canyoncarver 18:35:53 01/21/07 I'll have to check the belt then. Are you familiar - Worm Boy 19:15:13 01/21/07 Remove the SAFC first. (n/m) - canyoncarver 08:31:54 01/22/07
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