Car will not start all the time

Hi Tina,

When you say you replaced all the ignition parts, do you mind listing all of them so I can avoid recommending something you have already addressed?

Also, I suspect the weak spark as you mentioned is your ultimate issue but we need to rule out fuel. Can you spray some starting fluid in the intake and see if it starts?

Assuming the weak spark is the issue, the most likely reason it starts when it is cold outside is probably because of the low moisture when it is cold. When it is hot, the moisture is higher and this will effect your spark quality. However, even if you have some spark, I would expect this engine to start. It may run poorly but it should still start.

Let's start with using starting fluid and then get me a list of parts that you have replaced and we can go from there. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Yes. I thought it was very ironic that I answered two questions of the same issue at the same time. But I guess anything is possible. I will keep working the other case. Please let me know what happens.

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