Faults 1.8 EX Dosn't like the cold

echo seven · 5th December 2006, 12:52

Hi all,
I've not heard this mentioned before but i wonder if anyone has had problems on start up in cold weather? Here in Glasgow we had a few frosty mornings about a month ago and the car did a bit of kangarooing and felt like misfiring for the first minute or so before it warmed up?

Maybe its not cold enough yet to know for sure, but i asked the dealer to check it when it goes in on Monday to get the HFT and the petrol cap fixed.

Cheers
Les

Bungle · 5th December 2006, 12:59

I've driven a few times on frosty mornings, and didn't experience any problems at all.

czechplastik · 7th December 2006, 16:06

Don't think my 2.2 I-CTDI likes the cold either, at idle she now sits at 1k rpm, wheras it was a bit below during the summer.

elfa7 · 7th December 2006, 16:10

Is this when it reaches running temperature ?.

sarahjo · 7th December 2006, 17:03

I have more of a problem getting going on a frosty morning than the car does

czechplastik · 7th December 2006, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by elfa7

Is this when it reaches running temperature ?.

To be honest i've only noticed it after start-up, i'll check after i've done a few miles in it see if it makes any difference.

Bungle · 7th December 2006, 17:16

All engines will run faster on choke in cold weather. It should drop to normal idel speed one at running temperature.
If it doesn't, the ecu can be flashed clean to let it learn how you drive again.

Ancient Nerd · 7th December 2006, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

All engines will run faster on choke in cold weather. It should drop to normal idel speed one at running temperature.
If it doesn't, the ecu can be flashed clean to let it learn how you drive again.

Choke?

Bungle · 7th December 2006, 19:48

Alright, alright, I know fuel injected engines don't use a proper choke valve anymore, but they still need extra fuel and help to get going on a cold morning, so it does a similar thing, but uses magic instead.
I was just trying to get my thought across with my limited vacabulary.... I wont bother in the future!

5th December 2006, 12:52	#1 (permalink)
echo seven Valve Cap Join Date: 6th September 2006 Location: Cumbernauld Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	1.8 EX Dosn't like the cold Hi all, I've not heard this mentioned before but i wonder if anyone has had problems on start up in cold weather? Here in Glasgow we had a few frosty mornings about a month ago and the car did a bit of kangarooing and felt like misfiring for the first minute or so before it warmed up? Maybe its not cold enough yet to know for sure, but i asked the dealer to check it when it goes in on Monday to get the HFT and the petrol cap fixed. Cheers Les

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've driven a few times on frosty mornings, and didn't experience any problems at all.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't think my 2.2 I-CTDI likes the cold either, at idle she now sits at 1k rpm, wheras it was a bit below during the summer.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is this when it reaches running temperature ?.

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sarahjo Fallen Angel Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th October 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have more of a problem getting going on a frosty morning than the car does

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	All engines will run faster on choke in cold weather. It should drop to normal idel speed one at running temperature. If it doesn't, the ecu can be flashed clean to let it learn how you drive again.

7th December 2006, 19:48	#9 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Alright, alright, I know fuel injected engines don't use a proper choke valve anymore, but they still need extra fuel and help to get going on a cold morning, so it does a similar thing, but uses magic instead. I was just trying to get my thought across with my limited vacabulary.... I wont bother in the future!