my car dies when its cold??!!

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Dec 30, 2009 | 07:35 AM

#21

mahout

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Originally Posted by Fit1st

matt i still have the same issue however i just replaced my spark plug and it helps a little. i took it to the dealership and ask what seems to be the issue but they were charging me $100 just to check it so i didnt do it. i will be taking it to another dealership soon and i will keep u updated.

also if anybody here can help that would be awesome!! thanks

Buy an OBD reader from Advance Auto or equivalent for $35; check your codes yourself and next time just tell them what to fix.

Dec 30, 2009 | 12:06 PM

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Fit1st

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Originally Posted by mahout

Buy an OBD reader from Advance Auto or equivalent for $35; check your codes yourself and next time just tell them what to fix.

the problem is there is no engine light

Dec 30, 2009 | 06:20 PM

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mahout

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Originally Posted by Fit1st

the problem is there is no engine light

Several codes won't activate engine light and I believe fast idle speed is one. And that one will require reprogramming by dealer. See 11-257 in service manual. I still think your fast idle is too low.
Still you need to know if all codes are really off before going to dealer..

Jan 4, 2010 | 08:50 PM

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joemango

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Does it have a rough idle when it's cold? How many miles on the odometer?

Jan 16, 2010 | 10:40 PM

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Fit1st

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i finally found the solution to my car problem. i did a valve adjustment and it did fixed the issue. to all that has the same issue that i got you need this adjustment. now my ryde is running like a champ, ima go fine me a corvette to race now. hahaha. thanks all for your support...