1999 Renault Espace cold start problem

1999 RENAULT ESPACE
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BENNYLEWIS
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Engine Performance problem
1999 Renault Espace 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 110.00 miles

renaul espace 2.0 litre petrol auto,1999,very hard to fire up when cold ,okay when warm,need to catch the revs when it does fire up ,fitted new tdc sensor,and new coolant temp sensor,still the same,needs to be revs up for about 30 secs or so and then runs fine.
May 15, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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DAVE H
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replace the fuel filter and add a good fuel addative to the tank
May 23, 2010 at 5:46 AM
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