Hard starting when cold cuts out - 1989 Toyota Camry

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sounds like a sticking choke problem.

this could be a problem with engine managment you can get it pluged in to a diagnostic tool and they will give a fault code these can be purchesed from well known aution sites for 30 pounds

cutting out and sputtering at 4000 rpms are normal, its the rev limiter kicking in, all of them do it, as far as hard starting, is it just sense its been cold?? might want to put some fuel stabilizer in it.

I have the same problem, Noticing that my 2006 Saturn Vue, 5-speed becomes extremely hard to shift gears when the weather is cold. (Temps range from 20-43). Has been colder in the last month. What could this be?

also side note:
Our windshield wiper spray doesn't work on front window but work on back. They both started about the same time when the temps dropped to single digits. Dont know if that had any causes.

Hi, You need to plug this into a code reader and see what codes are stored the most common reason for the engine cutting out is internal fuel pump failure will also cause poor starting

The cold start valve is not operating correctly. Either the engine coolant temperature sensor is bad or the cold start valve itself is bad. You can check the engine coolant temperature sensor by going to radio shack or any electronic store and purchase a 15k ohm or higher resistor. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) harness. Bridge the 2 female spade connections in the harness with the resistor. Start the engine. If the engine starts you need to replace the ECTS. If the engine is still hard to start, you need to remove the cold start valve, (wear safety goggles, and whatever you do don't smoke) place the cold start valve in a glass and have someone crank the engine. You should see gas coming out from the cold start valve. If not take a ohm meter and measure the terminal at the cold start valve after disconnecting the wire harness. The meter should read 25 ohms. If it doesn't replace the cold start valve.

I would start with the Fuel Pump Relay. Check the Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter and Belt Tension.

idle air control valve is going bad

All cars start rough when it's cold..that's just the nature of the beast.....

How long has it been since you've done a good tune-up on it?..plugs..possibly wires......and please amke sure you're putting in the right oil for your car.

Hope this helps you.