Re: Cold start problems

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

I think you have two separate problems here. The first is in the 
starter system as it should crank strong without stopping. The other 
is an idle quality problem probably related to the fuel system but I 
can't rule out a problem in the ignition secondary.
For the starter problem if it is an early vin there is a wiring 
change you must do. If that isn't the trouble then load test the 
battery and clean all of the big connections from the battery to the 
starter including all ground connections. If the problem still exists 
it could be the starter relay although that is rare.
Fot the idle problem check ALL of the vacuum hoses, a vacuum leak 
will drastically affect idle quality. A defective control pressure 
regulater could also cause these symptoms. If the car hasn't had a 
tune-up in a long time now might be a good time as worn plugs and bad 
wires could also cause these symptoms. There could also be other 
things to check out as there are some temperature sensitive switches 
that are involved with warm-up. Most owners aren't trying to start 
their "D"'s when it'S THAT COLD!!!! This would be a good case for a 
working heat stove!!!!! I hope you mean "O" degrees celsius!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, wilhelm starberg <wilm@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm experiencing some trouble starting my D when it is cold - 
especially when it 
> drops below zero degrees.
> 
> Symptoms: