| Author |
Message |
Backyard Mechanic
Guest
|
 Posted:
Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:49 am Post subject:
"Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
Odd complaint from the wife.
Since temp got down below fifty, complaining that car doesnt start and
run properly when parked in lot at her work, it's on a slight incline but
not much. And exposed to wind. Makes no diff which direction she parks
car.
- but starting it in morning in driveway, has no problems.
It's a little long in tooth, needs plugs {by miles since last} and new
fuel pump (getting 'whiny')
And of course will check/replace the obvious...
But has anyone else had this apparent 'cold-blooded' or 'wind-chill'
reaction???
.... funny since the temp this AM when she started out was 15 deg colder
than just now when she called and complained.
--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
lugnut
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:10 am Post subject:
Re: "Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:49:45 GMT, Backyard Mechanic
<pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Odd complaint from the wife.
Since temp got down below fifty, complaining that car doesnt start and
run properly when parked in lot at her work, it's on a slight incline but
not much. And exposed to wind. Makes no diff which direction she parks
car.
- but starting it in morning in driveway, has no problems.
It's a little long in tooth, needs plugs {by miles since last} and new
fuel pump (getting 'whiny')
And of course will check/replace the obvious...
But has anyone else had this apparent 'cold-blooded' or 'wind-chill'
reaction???
... funny since the temp this AM when she started out was 15 deg colder
than just now when she called and complained.
|
I think I would check out the ECT sensor and the connector
for the wire harness. Had a couple that acted this way.
One had a broken connection ubnside the harness connector at
the sensor. Did well most of the time but acted like it was
cold natured with a stuck choke sometimes. I don't have a
chart with the resistance values for the temperature range
handy at the moment.
Lugnut |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Backyard Mechanic
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:28 am Post subject:
Re: "Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
Well, now that I bought the fuel pump (no, dont think that's the cause,
but..) and assoc bric-a-brac, then talk to her further about it...
....I'm betting Fuel Pressure Regulator.
I'll find out when I pull the plugs in the morning.
--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
FanJet
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:36 am Post subject:
Re: "Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
Backyard Mechanic wrote:
| Quote: | Odd complaint from the wife.
Since temp got down below fifty, complaining that car doesnt start and
run properly when parked in lot at her work, it's on a slight incline
but not much. And exposed to wind. Makes no diff which direction she
parks car.
- but starting it in morning in driveway, has no problems.
It's a little long in tooth, needs plugs {by miles since last} and new
fuel pump (getting 'whiny')
And of course will check/replace the obvious...
But has anyone else had this apparent 'cold-blooded' or 'wind-chill'
reaction???
... funny since the temp this AM when she started out was 15 deg
colder than just now when she called and complained.
|
Wind-chill has no effect on cars (at least after they've sat long enough to
reach ambient temperature):
http://www.umext.maine.edu/emergency/9024.htm |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shoe Salesman
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:47 am Post subject:
Re: "Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
"FanJet" <FanJet27@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:_Rsgf.3$%C3.699@newshog.newsread.com...
| Quote: | Backyard Mechanic wrote:
Odd complaint from the wife.
Since temp got down below fifty, complaining that car doesnt start and
run properly when parked in lot at her work, it's on a slight incline
but not much. And exposed to wind. Makes no diff which direction she
parks car.
- but starting it in morning in driveway, has no problems.
It's a little long in tooth, needs plugs {by miles since last} and new
fuel pump (getting 'whiny')
And of course will check/replace the obvious...
But has anyone else had this apparent 'cold-blooded' or 'wind-chill'
reaction???
... funny since the temp this AM when she started out was 15 deg
colder than just now when she called and complained.
Wind-chill has no effect on cars (at least after they've sat long enough
to reach ambient temperature):
http://www.umext.maine.edu/emergency/9024.htm
yes but it could be a moisture issue. In the driveway its closer to house |
and might not get the moisture it does out in the open at work...???... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Backyard Mechanic
Guest
|
| Posted:
Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject:
Re: "Cold-blooded" 95 Taurus 3.0? |
|
|
Backyard Mechanic <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Odd complaint from the wife.
Since temp got down below fifty, complaining that car doesnt start and
run properly when parked in lot at her work, it's on a slight incline
but not much. And exposed to wind. Makes no diff which direction she
parks car.
- but starting it in morning in driveway, has no problems.
|
Well, the problem started manifesting yesterday in the driveway, as well.
First time I had seen it.
When it happened again this AM, temp 20F, I had a bright idea.. after I
got the engine to where it would run on is own, I got a piece of scrap
same weight as a tack hammer and rapped the ISC valve.
Sure enough.. it must have had some gunk in the full retract/closed
position, because the engine idle speed promptly picked up.
Now I know!
And so do you ...
I just LOVE rap and tap troubleshooting!
--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in