1989 Plymouth Acclaim cold weather start

118,379 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MKENDRICK
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My car starts, but dies in cold weather. It will not stay running with throttle held in any position. If I can keep it running to drive it, it surges erratically, and dies at stops. if I drive a short distance, shut it off for a few minutes, and restart it, it runs fine. I fought this last year also. have replaced fuel pump, spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, egr valve, and coolant sensor. HELP!!
Nov 5, 2008 at 2:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Have you checked engine compression when it was cold? Remember, steel shrinks when it gets cold and expands when hot.

Let me know what you find.
joe
Mar 20, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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