Car wont start, -1 deg F today
#46
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: somewhere in milwaukee
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
there has been alot of good advise in this column, and some general bs. But people what do you expect???
When you start "playing" with your stock car putting on aftermarket equipment, for more performance, or more power, or whatever....... there is a trade off or compromise elsewhere.
Cold weather, especially if you have a car subjected to the other heat extemes will show battery stress. I't hard enough to start a stock evo in this weather. Now add complications that many of you have created, and don't cry when your inconvienenced.
The 272 cams alone will impact your ability for a cold start, and allow for a very quick flood condition.
yank the plugs, add starter fluid, replace with new plugs and before you start cranking again hook your battery to a booster.
good luck.
When you start "playing" with your stock car putting on aftermarket equipment, for more performance, or more power, or whatever....... there is a trade off or compromise elsewhere.
Cold weather, especially if you have a car subjected to the other heat extemes will show battery stress. I't hard enough to start a stock evo in this weather. Now add complications that many of you have created, and don't cry when your inconvienenced.
The 272 cams alone will impact your ability for a cold start, and allow for a very quick flood condition.
yank the plugs, add starter fluid, replace with new plugs and before you start cranking again hook your battery to a booster.
good luck.
#47
Evolved Member
iTrader: (38)
Mini Battery + EMS + Lumpy Revolver Cams = Starts on 3rd revolution every time. Was -5* this morning . . . no problem at all. Why?
#1 - New spark plugs - if your plugs are even a little fouled it will make your car hard to start. Especially running really rich mixtures on cold start. This will make the biggest difference. If your car cranks but won't fire, get some fresh plugs. . . .
#2 - New mini battery - after 2 years of abuse and being run down all the way a couple times it would never charge back up to 100%.
#3 - New starter - my starter was shot at 53K miles, partly due to a clutch issue.
This think cranks so fast now - something I haven't heard since I lost the stock ECU 2 years ago. . .
EVOlutionary
#1 - New spark plugs - if your plugs are even a little fouled it will make your car hard to start. Especially running really rich mixtures on cold start. This will make the biggest difference. If your car cranks but won't fire, get some fresh plugs. . . .
#2 - New mini battery - after 2 years of abuse and being run down all the way a couple times it would never charge back up to 100%.
#3 - New starter - my starter was shot at 53K miles, partly due to a clutch issue.
This think cranks so fast now - something I haven't heard since I lost the stock ECU 2 years ago. . .
EVOlutionary
#48
Evolved Member
My car started cranking slow this fall as soon as it got cool.
I had the battery checked at Advance Auto, they have a fancy battery checking machine. The battery had to go through the long test before it finally flunked. A new battery makes it crank faster but not like it did before.
So I figure it is either the starter or maybe Mobil 1 has changed their formula again and now the oil is thicker when cold. My past experience with synthetic oil was that it allowed the engine to spin over at start like the hottest day in August.
I had the battery checked at Advance Auto, they have a fancy battery checking machine. The battery had to go through the long test before it finally flunked. A new battery makes it crank faster but not like it did before.
So I figure it is either the starter or maybe Mobil 1 has changed their formula again and now the oil is thicker when cold. My past experience with synthetic oil was that it allowed the engine to spin over at start like the hottest day in August.
#49
Evolved Member
iTrader: (53)
2.5 liter engine, 2006 Subaru TR, has our mini battery kit in it. Point is, even larger engine than EVO's. Has been down to -5F, starts no problem.
EVO's at the shop the last 2 weeks, been very cold, most of them equipped with the AEM EMS. As long as the cars are charged, they start no problem in this weather.
A car with a factory ECU should be able to start without any problems at all.
EVO's at the shop the last 2 weeks, been very cold, most of them equipped with the AEM EMS. As long as the cars are charged, they start no problem in this weather.
A car with a factory ECU should be able to start without any problems at all.
#50
Evolved Member
iTrader: (11)
2.5 liter engine, 2006 Subaru TR, has our mini battery kit in it. Point is, even larger engine than EVO's. Has been down to -5F, starts no problem.
EVO's at the shop the last 2 weeks, been very cold, most of them equipped with the AEM EMS. As long as the cars are charged, they start no problem in this weather.
A car with a factory ECU should be able to start without any problems at all.
EVO's at the shop the last 2 weeks, been very cold, most of them equipped with the AEM EMS. As long as the cars are charged, they start no problem in this weather.
A car with a factory ECU should be able to start without any problems at all.
I am making my own mix of winter blend E-85 now and have had no more starting issues since then I am amazed at how well the mini battery works for the EVO, and now in the Subaru.
Keith
#52
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Hampshire, Illinois
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey your a FT firefighter too, Do you eat a lot of crap from the other guys? I get the anti-union non american B.S. alot especially because of the wing........... I have actually lost quite a bit of respect from a few, some wont even talk to me anymore lol. Sorry to change the thread but I guess I posted it.....
*Update* This morning she started on her own with a little tap of the gas while cranking ran like poo for a min or so but all is well*
*Update* This morning she started on her own with a little tap of the gas while cranking ran like poo for a min or so but all is well*
#53
^^Very true, at least I have one of the fossils who is a HUGE muscle car buff and actually knew what the EVO was when he saw it parked outside of station 1 for the first time. The other FF/Medic I work with all the time has a 04 civic with the stock spoiler they call him too fast and me too furious, and that he has spoiler envy...... Its pretty funny.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
andenbre
Lancer Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension - Sponsored by The Tire Rack
21
Feb 13, 2003 10:57 PM