Hi again. I also have a 1992 dodge spirit that runs great when warmed up, and starts fine when it is warm outside, but when it is cold, it keeps stalling when started. you have to baby it for the first 5 minutes to keep it running, then it is fine. I have a remote starter on it, but what is the use of the remote starter if it will not stay running when you start it in the cold? Do I just need a tune up, or is there an adjustment I need to do?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Frank D.
Frank it could be a coolant temperature sensor out of calibration causing this. That sensor acts as a choke for the fuel injection system. Also when you post a question you may want to add what engine is in the vehicle.
Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech
it's quite possible you need a tune. It's also possible you need to make some repairs. Not enough info here...which engine have you got? There were four available in the '92 Spirit. How many miles or KM? Have you checked for codes?
To check the computer codes:
With the engine off, switch the ignition key on-off-on-off-on, leaving it "ON". Do not go to "start", just "on" during this procedure.
Watch the "Check Engine" or "Power Loss" light. It will turn on, then go off, then will begin to flash-out any trouble codes that have been stored. For instance, if it flashes:
flash flash flash
flash flash flash flash flash flash flash flash
flash flash flash flash flash flash flash flash flash flash
Then you have a 12 (one flash followed by two) a 35 (three and five) and a
55 (five and five). 55 means "end of codes" or, if by itself, "No codes stored. Check the codes and report what you find.
Frank it could be a coolant temperature sensor out of calibration causing this. That sensor acts as a choke for the fuel injection system. Also when you post a question you may want to add what engine is in the vehicle.
Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech
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