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Odd start problem... Posted by Larry West [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() |
2002 9-5 Arc w/87k. TB, tensioner, pulleys, serp belt, oil cooler cover & t-stat replaced w/in the last 4k miles.
Last few cold starts (3 or 4, can't recall how many), crank with the key, think it's going to catch, release the key, and nothing. Cycle the key, and starts right up on second try, with what seems to be a higher-than-normal idle (over 1k), that settles down shortly.
"Hot" starts the same day are uneventful on the first try.
NO CODES or MIL... (yet...)
As I recall from reading here, the Crank Position Sensor is suspect when hot starts are bad, but cold starts good, yes?
Anything else to look for? I have a spare (used, untested...) DI cassette, but unsure how I would know which bank to install it on...
Car was fine through March, including a late month long trip to CT (from NJ). I tend to leave the 9-5 for up to a week without running it, as I use my 1990 900 for the 0.9 mile trip to the commuter van pickup...
Suggestions?
Larry West
_______________________________________ Current: 2002 9-5 Aero Kombi Cosmic Blue 2000 9-5 SE sedan, Imola Red 1990 900S Rose Quartz, Auto Past: 1999 9-5 LPT Combi 1999 9-5 LPT sedan 2002 9-5 Arc 1990 900 5-speed 1986 900 turbo Convertible 1991 9000 turbo 1980 99 GLi 1986 900 turbo 1986 900 S 1991 900 turbo 1984 900 turbo 1976 99 GL
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