Bad Coolant temperature sensor will cause hard starting when cold.

The fuel enrichment mode uses coolant temp to raise the idle speed as well
as the air/fuel ratio.

"Susan_W" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I am having the same problem with my 1996 accord. What was the
> recommendation?
>
> I have changed my wires, distributor cap, spark plugs, main relay
> switch, computer, starter, fuel filter, and it still will not start
> when temperature drops below 60 degrees. It takes me about 10 mins.
> or more to get it started in the mornings. When it finally does start
> after cranking on it for a while, it runs rough for a minute then
> straightens itself out.
>
> What else do I need to check?
>
> Please help. Thank you.
>
> Susan W.
>
> "tvandy" wrote:
> > I have a 1996 Accord that has the same problem every year at
> > this time.
> > When the weather gets cold and damp the car will not start.
> > The
> > battery and starter appear to be strong. It acts as if no gas
> > is
> > getting through, or if moisture is in the fuel. After several
> > minutes
> > and many attemps the car will finally start. This has been
> > going on
> > for the past 3 years. No one seems to have any ideas. Any
> > help hear
> > would be greatly appreciated. Again, this only occurs at this
> > time of
> > year.
>
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Bad Coolant temperature sensor will cause hard starting when cold.

The fuel enrichment mode uses coolant temp to raise the idle speed as well
as the air/fuel ratio.

"Susan_W" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:969263_5bd21567f67d8bf13c145dde68c708ab@autob oardz.com...
>I am having the same problem with my 1996 accord. What was the
> recommendation?
>
> I have changed my wires, distributor cap, spark plugs, main relay
> switch, computer, starter, fuel filter, and it still will not start
> when temperature drops below 60 degrees. It takes me about 10 mins.
> or more to get it started in the mornings. When it finally does start
> after cranking on it for a while, it runs rough for a minute then
> straightens itself out.
>
> What else do I need to check?
>
> Please help. Thank you.
>
> Susan W.
>
> "tvandy" wrote:
> > I have a 1996 Accord that has the same problem every year at
> > this time.
> > When the weather gets cold and damp the car will not start.
> > The
> > battery and starter appear to be strong. It acts as if no gas
> > is
> > getting through, or if moisture is in the fuel. After several
> > minutes
> > and many attemps the car will finally start. This has been
> > going on
> > for the past 3 years. No one seems to have any ideas. Any
> > help hear
> > would be greatly appreciated. Again, this only occurs at this
> > time of
> > year.
>
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Bad Coolant temperature sensor will cause hard starting when cold.

The fuel enrichment mode uses coolant temp to raise the idle speed as well
as the air/fuel ratio.

"Susan_W" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:969263_5bd21567f67d8bf13c145dde68c708ab@autob oardz.com...
>I am having the same problem with my 1996 accord. What was the
> recommendation?
>
> I have changed my wires, distributor cap, spark plugs, main relay
> switch, computer, starter, fuel filter, and it still will not start
> when temperature drops below 60 degrees. It takes me about 10 mins.
> or more to get it started in the mornings. When it finally does start
> after cranking on it for a while, it runs rough for a minute then
> straightens itself out.
>
> What else do I need to check?
>
> Please help. Thank you.
>
> Susan W.
>
> "tvandy" wrote:
> > I have a 1996 Accord that has the same problem every year at
> > this time.
> > When the weather gets cold and damp the car will not start.
> > The
> > battery and starter appear to be strong. It acts as if no gas
> > is
> > getting through, or if moisture is in the fuel. After several
> > minutes
> > and many attemps the car will finally start. This has been
> > going on
> > for the past 3 years. No one seems to have any ideas. Any
> > help hear
> > would be greatly appreciated. Again, this only occurs at this
> > time of
> > year.
>
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