motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in news:12n1e1s551djg15
@corp.supernews.com:

> Megan wrote:
>> I am having trouble with my '93 Accord not starting when it's cold. It
>> will turn over fine and repeatedly 'catch' if the weather is mild
>> enough. Once it finally gets going it will immediately restart with no
>> problem.
>>
>> I have replaced the main relay, spark plugs, distributor rotor and cap,
>> coolant temperature sensor, fuel filter and starter.
>>
>> I have checked OK on the battery, PGM-FI relay, spark, fuel to rail and
>> fuel pressure regulator. The check engine light is not on. I have
>> tried to pull codes and the CEL comes on and stays on until the jump is
>> removed.
>>
>> If anyone has any ideas on what is causing my problem I would greatly
>> appreciate it!
>>
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>
> I dont' see any mention of injector cleaner, and your idea of COLD
> probably isn't the same as mine (-40C = -40 F). When it tries, tries,
> tries , tries to fire, you're just not firing on all cylinders. Run a
> can of TECHRON through it or maybe a few tanks of gasohol to clean the
> injectors.
>
> What happens if you put the pedal half-way to the floor like the owner's
> manual says? I do it all the time if it's below about -15 C.
>



We don't get no Alberta-style forty-below around here, but even at -20F
I've never had to touch the gas and the puppy fires up just fine. A mite
slow, but fine.

Wowwwww-WOwwwwww-WOOwwwww-WOOOWwrrrrrrrrrmmMMMMMM.............

Really makes you think of molasses, doesn't it?

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