Q: Engine does not run in the morning while the ignition seems to be working. When it gets warm outside, car starts.

asked by on October 29, 2016

Changed feul pump and relay and the problem still persists. During the warm day, it starts immediately but when cold outside it does not start although ignition seems to be working. And sounds normal.

My car has 99000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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