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Old 12-11-14, 04:57 AM
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I have a 94 ls400 and it turns over just fine but will not run early in the morning when it is col. But when I get home in the afternoon it cranks right up. Anyone with some advise please help
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Coffee. Needs a little Java to get going just like you and me. ;-)

Seriously, could be dielectric breakdown of plug wires or distributor caps especially if this occurs on damp and cold mornings.
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Many-many possibilities that can be part of this. What have you done so far to remedy this cool weather running? How old is the battery?
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Originally Posted by Justin1992
it turns over just fine but will not run early in the morning
If it turns over fine(cranks robustly), then your battery is good and not the problem.
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check your battery terminals first. if the car is cranking fine whether cold or not, then it's not the battery.
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Sounds like the function of temperature compensation is not working properly.
As a first step, try starting after removing the ECT sensor connector. This tells the ECU that the temperature is very cold.
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