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Posted on Feb 02, 2009

Will not start in cold weather

Recently had a new fuel pump fitted, we were told this was letting air into the fuel line thus when left overnight, it will not start. In normal weather conditions or after the car has been started it runs normally. We have also had the engine heaters replaced, and associated fuel pipes.

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    are u using the correct grade of fuel? i.e. 87, 89, 91?

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Not solution, fuel injectors/ tune up can make a big difference, diagnostics can't tell you anything unless your car is running with engine lights on, timing is everything!

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