'95 Honda Civic doesn't crank when cold outside

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hondagal - 02 Sep 2006 05:37 GMT

hello to all,
My '95 Honda Civic doesn't crank properly when it is
cold outside. The check engine light isn't on and I've just had
maintance done on my car...like new rotor, spark plugs, etc. When I
crank my car up when it is cold...the engine sputters and then proceed
to cut off. When I place my foot on the gas and keep it there for 2
mins or so, my car runs fine. I don't understand what is wrong with my
car. When I warm it up or when it is hot outside, it runs
perfectly...does anyone know what is wrong with my car...help?!

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jeffcoslacker - 02 Sep 2006 06:16 GMT

hondagal Wrote:

> hello to all,
> My '95 Honda Civic doesn't crank properly when it is
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> car. When I warm it up or when it is hot outside, it runs
> perfectly...does anyone know what is wrong with my car...help?!

Cold start air metering is wrong, the engine is too lean when the temp
is below a certain point...a few different things can do that, Coolant
Temp Switch, Ambient Air Temp sensor, The IAC (idle air control) or
whatever Honda calls it might be sticking, etc.

IAC or gunked up throttle plate not closing all the way is most
common...

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hondagal - 03 Sep 2006 03:43 GMT

Thanks...alot...at least I know now some where to begin....anyone else
have any suggestions?

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hondagal - 03 Sep 2006 04:01 GMT

I also have a '91 Honda Accord and it idles really high (around 2 rpm)
when it is hot outside and when the engine is hot...what may be wrong
with it?

> Thanks...alot...at least I know now some where to begin....anyone else
> have any suggestions?
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Don - 03 Sep 2006 08:48 GMT

>I also have a '91 Honda Accord and it idles really high (around 2 rpm)
>when it is hot outside and when the engine is hot...what may be wrong
>with it?

If the gas pedal cable has not been misadjusted this is usually a bad
throttle position sensor. It is part of the throttle body assembly
and not intended to be replaced separately nor available separately
from Honda. Not to say you couldn't drill out the rivets and replace
it to prove a point, perhaps.

Don
www.donsautomotive.com

>> Thanks...alot...at least I know now some where to begin....anyone else
>> have any suggestions?
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