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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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So i am in cold weather. I havent used my car for 2 days and went to start my car. It failed two times and then i gave it some throttle on the third attempt to get it going. The car starts fine now eventhough the rpm slightly fluctuates when the car is on P however i am getting the check VSC even after reset and also a check engine light. Can anyone offer any insight before i go to the dealer this week? My car
Is at 110,xxx miles so im thinking maybe i need to do the spark plug service?
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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With the cold weather the fuel system could be getting clogged or junky. Might not be too serious. If it's time for the service I would recommend it because as you know spark is very important and you want proper gaps and good plugs.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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With the cold weather the fuel system could be getting clogged or junky. Might not be too serious. If it's time for the service I would recommend it because as you know spark is very important and you want proper gaps and good plugs.
Thanks. Im going to go to autozone to get the exact
Codes then take it to my friend that works at STS for the service.
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No problem. Post how it goes.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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wow, another one. That makes me + 3 other people who are having this issue in the last week.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by J3ffrey
wow, another one. That makes me + 3 other people who are having this issue in the last week.
Happens to a lot of people. Customer of ours did an intake install at home and the car wouldn't start. Problem was a clogged fuel filter from letting it sit over the weekend. It happens during winter.
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