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Mikey
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3/08/2005
01:06:47
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 Subject: 96 Altima cold starting problem
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I have a 96 Nissan Altima and recently, I've been having more and more difficulty getting the car started when the engine is cold. I live in Hawaii so I know it's not temp related. At one point, it seemed that if I pump the pedal a few times before starting the engine, it started with relative ease. So figuring on a fuel problem, I changed the fuel pump, fuel filter and even the injectors. My problem still continues to get worse. I have good secondary spark and have changed out the spark plugs as well. The engine also starts fine if the engine is warm. When the engine is cold, if I don't pump the gas (and recently, even if I do) the car cranks strong but doesn't start. Does anyone have an idea what the problem might be? Thanks.
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Tom Greenleaf
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3/08/2005
04:29:06
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Aloha,
To a car's engine, even your usual temps are cold! Pumping the gas pedal on a fuel injected car should make no difference.
Fuel injection uses a "cold enrichment" system that detects the engines temp and adjust how much fuel to give it like a choke would in carb vehicles. The sensor should be near the thermostat. Check for connections and basics and go from there, Good luck, Tom Greenleaf
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Mikey
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3/09/2005
02:52:46
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Thanks Tom,
I'll give it a try.
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Mikey
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3/09/2005
02:52:53
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Thanks Tom,
I'll give it a try.
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Mikey
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3/09/2005
02:53:14
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Thanks Tom,
I'll give it a try.
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