Date:         Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:19:23 -0800
Reply-To:     "MOST,DAVID" <most@UCLA.EDU>
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From:         "MOST,DAVID" <most@UCLA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: no start
Comments: To: Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I remember this topic coming up a few years ago, and though I don't know
the solution, you may not have a battery problem.  When I lived in
Colorado, on a really cold morning, I recall turning the key and having to
wait for what seemed like a very long time before anything happened.  In
other words, though the fuel pump started making noise, it might take
over 5 seconds for the engine to turn over.  Sometimes, I would hold it
for a couple of seconds more, release the key, and go through the same
procedure a second time before anything would happen.

I'm sure the someone has a technical explanation for this, but I can say
that once it warmed up again, turning the key caused the engine to turn
over in less than a second.

Just a thought,
David

On Fri, 12 Jan 2001, Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> hey all,
> it is real cold here in the mornings in new york, and this morning was
> really cold.  anyways, as i went out to start the van i turned the key and
> nothing happened.  i turned it again and nothing.  i tried once more then
> finally it turn over and engaged.  what would be the reason that nothing
> happened the first few times i turned the key?  frozen starter?  battery?  i
> don't think it is the fuel injection b/c the starter wouldn't even turn.
> once the starter did turn the car started right up.  so, should i look
> towards the starter?  the starter is only 2 years old.  the battery is old
> though, could this be the problem?  this is the second time this has
> happened and both times after being persistant with turning the key it would
> finally start.  could this also be the result of some electrical
> connections.  it might be worth noting that this is a fresh engine with
> roughly 100 miles on it and i am still working out the bugs.
> thanks once again for any input!
> jason
> 90 gl
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