Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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With Cold Engine

HARD TO START / WITH COLD ENGINE

Check in the order shown
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit.
2. Fuel quality.
3. Idle speed control motor.
4. Intake air temperature sensor circuit.
5. Fuel pressure regulator.
6. Fuel pump.
7. Fuel lines.
8. Injectors.
9. Engine control module.