• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech

cold weather"no start"problem..below 20 degrees

  • Thread starter Thread starter jason500
  • Start date Start date Jan 8, 2010
J

jason500

New Member
Jan 8, 2010
2
0
0
Jan 8, 2010
#1
  • Jan 8, 2010
  • #1
1992 lx 2.3 liter, 8 plugger, Car starts fine in temps above 20 degrees, but just cranks and cranks when temps get below 20 degrees. I have tried to spray starting fluid into intake but this doesnt seem to have an effect. The car starts fine when the outside air temp goes above 20 degrees. The fuel pump runs every time I turn the key to run/start. I checked fuel press,and it seems fine.. My idle is set at a base of 800rpm with my tps sensor reads about 0.97 volts. Is the voltage to high? I purchase this car this summer and it has ran fine till this cold snap in the mid west with temps in the single digits for most of the day...I go back to work Monday morning and Im afraid it wont start for me...Please help...
 

bhuff30

Founding Member
Dec 11, 2001
6,037
35
129
Olathe KS
Jan 9, 2010
#2
  • Jan 9, 2010
  • #2
Ever replaced the plugs? Old plugs wouldn't help the situation.
 
J

jason500

New Member
Jan 8, 2010
2
0
0
Jan 10, 2010
#3
  • Jan 10, 2010
  • #3
new plugs,wires,icm,.3 months ago.checked spark while running to all 8 wires....still no start when cold..its about 2 degreesF RIGHT NOW IN SOUTHERN iL....a ford mechanic from "just ask" told me to check the IAC. I checked it and hooked it up to a batt to make sure it was operating..it was. when I hooked it back up to the wiring plug harrness on the car it didnt seem to make that clicking sound,but ther is 11.90 volts getting to the plug..It does effect the idle somewhat when I unplug it while its running..so I assume its working correctly....would the ACT sensor have anything to do with this no start cold issue??? Im running out of ideas..
 

bhuff30

Founding Member
Dec 11, 2001
6,037
35
129
Olathe KS
Jan 10, 2010
#4
  • Jan 10, 2010
  • #4
If you give the engine gas, does it start? If it does start, that would indicate a problem with the IAC. Sometimes, it will be stuck/frozen in the closed position when the engine is cold and start working when the engine warm up. If the IAC were stuck when you are trying to start in cold weather, it wouldn't allow enough air, so it would start if you open the throttle a little. I've had to do that quite a few times on my fords.
 
E

ethangsmith

Member
Jan 28, 2007
227
0
16
Manheim, PA
Jan 11, 2010
#5
  • Jan 11, 2010
  • #5
I'm going to say that your new ignition control module is bad. If it's an inexpensive aftermarket one, they are prone to failure. See if you can get another known good one, even if it's used and try it. When cranking the engine, have a spark plug wire off to ensure you have spark (and it's not weak). If you do have spark, then crank it for a little while and pull a spark plug out and see if it is wet with gas. If it isn't then you know there is a fuel delivery issue.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Hard to start when engine is cold
  • 86_Capri
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
31
Views
769
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 21, 2026
86_Capri
B
Engine Another no start after washing engine bay
  • bruno
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
489
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
Tips for WUE and ASE tuning
  • Mustang5L5
  • Oct 9, 2025
  • Digital Self-tuning Forum
Replies
1
Views
477
Digital Self-tuning Forum Oct 10, 2025
gkomo
F
1986 mustang no start
  • foxyjamss221
  • Oct 11, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
296
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 13, 2025
foxyjamss221
F
G
Sputtering/misfiring below 2500rpm
  • Godless
  • Sep 14, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
351
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 14, 2025
gkomo
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?