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01-20-2009, 10:19 AM
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98 Cavalier cannot start cold
My 98 Cavalier (4cyl) has problems starting when it is cold. It's -15C outside and the car won't start if it sits overnight. The starter cranks the engine but it just won't catch. If I pump the gas while the car is cranking, I can eventually get it going. Weird! Please help!
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01-20-2009, 10:41 PM
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Re: 98 Cavalier cannot start cold
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Ever let your gas tank get below 1/4 tank a lot? Get some gas water remover. I bet you have some condensation/water in your fuel lines cause them to freeze over. Typical winter issue.
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01-21-2009, 07:36 AM
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Re: 98 Cavalier cannot start cold
Ok, I'll give that a try. The fuel rarely gets below 1/4 tank before I fill it up. Hopefully it is that simple...
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01-21-2009, 04:12 PM
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Re: 98 Cavalier cannot start cold
Could be the coil packs, fuel injectors not spraying finely enough, or you could just need a tune up. If I were you, I'd just install a magnetic block heater... $35, the car's almost guaranteed to start, and it's kindda-sortta warm right away.
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01-21-2009, 04:58 PM
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Re: 98 Cavalier cannot start cold
sounds like a fuel pump because when your triying to start it the starter takes away alot of juice from the fuel pump. can you hear fuel pump go zip when you just turn the key to on and not start it? if you don't hear tha zip i would have fuel pump tested if you don't hear the zip until it go's to engine.
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