why is my engine hard to start when its cold

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
100,000 MILES
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HERMITSR
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i just got this car then the temp dropped and the car is very hard to start when the coolant temp is below 70 when it does atrt i can shut it off before the engine warms up and it will start easy. i changed the coolant temp sensor but no luck
Dec 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by checking the fuel pressure and clean out the idle air control valve
Dec 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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