Cold Start problems on 99 Toyota Camry

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shenoy.raj@gmail.com - 13 Nov 2007 20:53 GMT

Camry is 99 4 cyl LE 95000 miles. Whenever car sits for more than 5-6
hours in cold or damp conditions, it will not start or sputter and
die. It will start if gas pedal is floored.

Car runs like a dream and starts normally in warm conditions.

Have replaced starter, alternator, cleaned throttle per a lousy
mechanic's suggestion. Problem is not fixed yet.

Is this a common problem with a well known solution. Please help

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Steve B. - 14 Nov 2007 02:26 GMT

>Camry is 99 4 cyl LE 95000 miles. Whenever car sits for more than 5-6
>hours in cold or damp conditions, it will not start or sputter and
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>Have replaced starter, alternator, cleaned throttle per a lousy
>mechanic's suggestion. Problem is not fixed yet.

I hope those weren't changed to try to resolve this issue.

>Is this a common problem with a well known solution. Please help

My first thought would be coolant temp sensor. When it goes out of
whack the computer does not know how much gas is needed. Second
thought would be new plugs / wires and other tune up type stuff.

Steve B.

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