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Originally Posted by jfk1232
My 1990 Laser has problems starting when it is a bit cold outside, such as early in the morning. It will die 6 or 7 times before finally starting. Or sometimes it will start, but as soon as I push on the gas pedal, it will die. It doesn't have to be very cold outside, only around 50 or 60 degrees.
This problem hardly ever happens when it is warm. What could be causing this? I have a bad throttle position sensor, but I don't know if that would cause the problem.
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JFK
Is your check engine light on? Have you checked for codes? You probably have a bad coolant sensor. The computer doesn't have any idea what temp the engine is. I would be willing to bet the computer thinks the engine is warm and isn't giving the engine enough fuel to keep it running when cold. The fact that it dies as soon as you step on the gas pedal would also conferm a lean condition.
Regards
Dan