Hard to start when cold starts one pull when warm

Sounds like it could be a fuel delivery problem. Could be getting too much fuel at takeoff causing it to stall, this being caused by the computer still holding it in cold start mode because the water temperature sending unit is faulty and stuck in a closed position not telling the computer to shut off cold start mode. If this is the case, it would be hard to start after warmed up and using a lot more fuel than normal. If, in act, the engine is not getting enough fuel at takeoff, it could still be the temp sending unit not allowing a signal thru to the computer telling it to place the engine in cold start mode and not giving it enough fuel. This is evident when the engine again is hard to start first thing in the morning. After started and warmed up, it runs fine. Have said temperature checked or changed.

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The starter could have wornout bearings that alow is to spin when cold but when things get hot they expand and cause drag reducing the RPM to a point where it wont start.

try using the choke...

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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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Low idle when cold out side?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/low-idle-when-cold-out-side.html

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Ford explorer 4.0 will not idle when cold?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-explorer-40-will-not-idle-when.html

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Automatic transmission shift lever hard to move on cold mornings?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html

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Car won't start when cold?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html

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Need year/make/model/mileage of vehicle to provide a more specific set of troubleshooting steps.

When was the last tune up? Hard starts when cold are usually caused by fouled spark plugs, worn plug wires, or weak ignition coils. Fuel systems are not as effected by temperature changes as the ignition components.

Check the fuel pressure regulator. Pull the vac line after it is warm and see if it is leaking gas into the vac line.

Ok, the correct proceedure for starting a cold engine is as follows, pull the choke fully on, and crank over the engine, DO NOT use the throttle when cranking the engine, when the bike fires and starts, slowly turn down the choke until a smooth fast idle achieved. The important thing to remember is, do not use the throttle while the choke is on, as this lets it **** in cold air, and makes for a harder start, remember the choke is there to restrict air flow, make a rich fuel mixture, for cold starting. If that does not work, then mabey u have a carby problem, make sure your choke is coming on.

engine coolant temp sensor is most likely cracked.. I know it sounds strange but pull it if your looking at the engine it is on the right side of the head Will make the car hard to start, smoke, and the idle will often race up and down.. easy to fix 15 dollars or so..

I believe it's your Throttle Position Sensor.