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Well, it was my towns first BIG blast of cold and snow today.
I also had a problem with the 4Runner. It was so cold it wouldn't start!
I have an almost brand new OEM ignition (plugs, wires, cap. rotor, coil and module) and good fuel preassure.
Asside from a block heater, what can I do? I'm going to switch to a lighter oil like 5-W30 but other than that, what could be broken, worn or wrong with my 4Runner that it simply won't start in the cold. i get plenty of long slow cranke, but it just won't turn over. I love the snow, but I hate the fact that my neighbors Kia Rio fires right up and I'm just sitting there cranking and running my Optima down.
Any ideas? Help...
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Lamm
I also had a problem with the 4Runner. It was so cold it wouldn't start!
I have an almost brand new OEM ignition (plugs, wires, cap. rotor, coil and module) and good fuel preassure.
Asside from a block heater, what can I do? I'm going to switch to a lighter oil like 5-W30 but other than that, what could be broken, worn or wrong with my 4Runner that it simply won't start in the cold. i get plenty of long slow cranke, but it just won't turn over. I love the snow, but I hate the fact that my neighbors Kia Rio fires right up and I'm just sitting there cranking and running my Optima down.
Any ideas? Help...
Thanks,
Lamm
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How old is your battery. If its a newer red top you should be fine. If it's a yellow top then that could be your problemwith the long slow turnover. Bad gas, or water in the fuel system?
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Putting some dry gas in the tank, maybe some injector cleaner- it sounds like you're turning her over okay, but not getting much of a spark for ignition. Maybe even running slightly higher octane fuel.
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I had the same problem this morning, so your not alone. Just cleaned out the fuel system with some Seafoam, so it's not water. It just didn't want to run, it seemed like there wasn't any lubing going on. I am going to switch to some lighter weight oil if it's going to help. once it got going finnaly it was fine.
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My Optima is a red top, made in January 2001. It was damaged once (minor) and repaired with epoxy.
Bad gas, maybe. Both times this has happened I have had a full tank...
I think I'll dump in some Iso HEET.
As far as the cold start injector, that is kindof like a choke right. I would think that pumping the gas would solve the problem of it not working properly. Maybe?
Any other ideas?
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Lamm
Bad gas, maybe. Both times this has happened I have had a full tank...
I think I'll dump in some Iso HEET.
As far as the cold start injector, that is kindof like a choke right. I would think that pumping the gas would solve the problem of it not working properly. Maybe?
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Lamm
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My Optima is a red top, made in January 2001. It was damaged once (minor) and repaired with epoxy.
Bad gas, maybe. Both times this has happened I have had a full tank...
I think I'll dump in some Iso HEET.
As far as the cold start injector, that is kindof like a choke right. I would think that pumping the gas would solve the problem of it not working properly. Maybe?
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Lamm
Bad gas, maybe. Both times this has happened I have had a full tank...
I think I'll dump in some Iso HEET.
As far as the cold start injector, that is kindof like a choke right. I would think that pumping the gas would solve the problem of it not working properly. Maybe?
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Lamm
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Hey Lamm,
I had this problem about a year ago and it turned out to be a cut cold start injector wire but I patched it up and it starts right up everytime now. And you're right about the CSI, all it does is add a little more fuel when the engine is cold to make it start up easier...if you need pics I can try and dig mine up, or I can go out and take some more.
Good luck man!
Fink
I had this problem about a year ago and it turned out to be a cut cold start injector wire but I patched it up and it starts right up everytime now. And you're right about the CSI, all it does is add a little more fuel when the engine is cold to make it start up easier...if you need pics I can try and dig mine up, or I can go out and take some more.
Good luck man!
Fink
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Originally Posted by 4x4Lamm
Well, it was my towns first BIG blast of cold and snow today.
I also had a problem with the 4Runner. It was so cold it wouldn't start!
I have an almost brand new OEM ignition (plugs, wires, cap. rotor, coil and module) and good fuel preassure.
Asside from a block heater, what can I do? I'm going to switch to a lighter oil like 5-W30 but other than that, what could be broken, worn or wrong with my 4Runner that it simply won't start in the cold. i get plenty of long slow cranke, but it just won't turn over. I love the snow, but I hate the fact that my neighbors Kia Rio fires right up and I'm just sitting there cranking and running my Optima down.
Any ideas? Help...
Thanks,
Lamm
I also had a problem with the 4Runner. It was so cold it wouldn't start!
I have an almost brand new OEM ignition (plugs, wires, cap. rotor, coil and module) and good fuel preassure.
Asside from a block heater, what can I do? I'm going to switch to a lighter oil like 5-W30 but other than that, what could be broken, worn or wrong with my 4Runner that it simply won't start in the cold. i get plenty of long slow cranke, but it just won't turn over. I love the snow, but I hate the fact that my neighbors Kia Rio fires right up and I'm just sitting there cranking and running my Optima down.
Any ideas? Help...
Thanks,
Lamm
def maybe a cold start injector thingy
your truck shouldnt have a problem starting
in new england, last winter we had a week of below zero weather, never had a problem with my truck
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
Hey Lamm,
I had this problem about a year ago and it turned out to be a cut cold start injector wire but I patched it up and it starts right up everytime now. And you're right about the CSI, all it does is add a little more fuel when the engine is cold to make it start up easier...if you need pics I can try and dig mine up, or I can go out and take some more.
Good luck man!
Fink
I had this problem about a year ago and it turned out to be a cut cold start injector wire but I patched it up and it starts right up everytime now. And you're right about the CSI, all it does is add a little more fuel when the engine is cold to make it start up easier...if you need pics I can try and dig mine up, or I can go out and take some more.
Good luck man!
Fink
Thanks, and when are you gettin a winch Fink?
Lamm
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I'll try and get some pics...its gettin dark now so it'll probably be tomorrow before I can get some.
The winch should be comin soon...keep your fingers crossed, donations are always welcome!
Fink
The winch should be comin soon...keep your fingers crossed, donations are always welcome!
Fink
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Are you using synthetic oil? One of its best benefits over conventional oil is use in temperature extremes. Don't know if synthetic will solve your cold weather starting problem, but it can only help.
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I know when it's going to be real cold I try to park it in such a way it keeps the wind from blowing right into the grill. 8 hours of 30mph winds @ 10 below isn't good for anything. So that means I keep it off the street and park it tight to the garage or nose to nose with another one of my trucks
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Whenever you get some time Fink, thanks.
I run a sythetic blend. I'm a little afraid that after 200,000 plus miles, a switch to synthetic will create some leaks.
Lamm
I run a sythetic blend. I'm a little afraid that after 200,000 plus miles, a switch to synthetic will create some leaks.
Lamm
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Originally Posted by toyota_s_runner
I know when it's going to be real cold I try to park it in such a way it keeps the wind from blowing right into the grill. 8 hours of 30mph winds @ 10 below isn't good for anything. So that means I keep it off the street and park it tight to the garage or nose to nose with another one of my trucks
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