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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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Car: '89 Firebird Formula
Engine: 350 w/ carb
Transmission: A4
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It was abit nippy out today and my engine didn't want to crank over it was turnign and ignition was going but it just didn't want to.. but after about 5 mins of having the battery on and turn the ykey it sputtered then came alive so I ran it for 15.. was it just cause the engine was cold maybe or is this a larger problem?

Also, someitmes the engine doesn't want to turn on when it is warm.. like not even a crank just the starter clicking.. but it will turn on when it feels like it... ignition problems? go through it with new wiring and caps the whole shabang?

Just thinkin... Also might have some electrical timing issues who knows.. you guys :P anyways yeh hit me back
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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if it doesn't want to turn over i doubt it has much to do with the ignition. i'd look at the battery and starter first.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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Car: 1985 pontiac trans am
Engine: 350 with carb and headers
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The cold could have something to do with it. I know my car sure doesnt like it.
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