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Engine hard to start when cold or if it sits for awhile Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting aray38 New User Jul 3, 2008, 9:46 AM Post #1 of 4 (1424 views) Engine hard to start when cold or if it sits for awhile Sign In I have a 1996 Chevrolet Astro Van 4.3 fuel injected, the engine is hard to start when it's cold or if it sits for about 30 minutes. I have changed the fuel filter but still did not help. When it starts it runs great. dave284 Enthusiast Jul 3, 2008, 10:53 AM Post #2 of 4 (1422 views) Re: Engine hard to start when cold or if it sits for awhile Sign In First, find out if its firing on the the first turn of the switch....that will determined if the trouble lies in the coil or parts of. aray38 New User Jul 3, 2008, 1:57 PM Post #3 of 4 (1419 views) Re: Engine hard to start when cold or if it sits for awhile Sign In It does not appear to be firing, I go through about 12 short trys before it starts, about 12 1 to 4 revolution tries before it starts. Thank you for trying to help me. DrElectrics Enthusiast Jul 8, 2008, 4:08 PM Post #4 of 4 (1405 views) Re: Engine hard to start when cold or if it sits for awhile Sign In It could be the CCA of your battery. CCA stands for Cold Cranking Amps, sometimes if the battery is older the CCA drops, or if you have replaced it recently it may be too small to crank the engine. A vehicle of that size3 probabl;y needs about 550-600 CCA or an N70 Battery. Do you have that? The CCA rating is on top of your battery.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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