Kinda sounds like the ECM or "start mixture" control module is faulty or is getting a bad input from a sensor. For example, it man not be getting a proper temperature sense from the exhaust manifold or the intake manifold water temp sensor. So, every start seems like a cold start....
If your cold start is on a "cold" engine - fine. If your cold start is on a "warm" engine - problem. Mixture is too rich for a warm engine.
Again, could be sensor sending a bad temp signal... or the control module not responding to the signal.
A bit too complicated a problem to exactly troubleshoot via long distance... but you now have a starting point.... -Jim
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Oct 23, 2009
- Fuel pressure regulator - unlikely.... If too much pressure - cold start would be ok - warm start and running would be "rough".
If too little pressure, cold start would be very rough, warm start would be ok but running would be too lean (very light plugs, pinging when under acceleration, etc.)
Still thinking that a sensor or ECM interpreter is bad.
Was this car a good car? I am looking at one with 20,000 owner miles on it. Was there any problems...
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I have a 2000 cougar. Im having trouble trying to find out why my car is making an awful noise...
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I have a 2000 cougar. Im having trouble trying to find out why my car is making an awful noise coming from the air intake.
It sounds loud like a fog horn. It does it around 1500rpm. If i accelerate or brake it will stop for a few then start back up. Any answers would help, Thanks.
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