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My 87 240 DL has had a hard cold start problem for a few weeks now. It starts after about 5 seconds the dies then it does it again.If I nurse it with the gas pedal it will run but not well. After this it runs like a champ. I have also noticed that there is no hiss sound when i first turn the key to start it up..My 740 hisses fo about two seconds but this one does not. I am thinking fuel pump relay but also fuel pressure regulator. What do you think?Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. JoeS 87 240 dl 150k , 90 740 gle 150K








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    240 cold hard start problem 200

    Disregard the tip on the Cold Start Injector. Your car (LH 2.2 Fuel Injection) does not have one (LH 2.2 lengthens the injector pulses). Nor do the pumps run when key is turned on like the 740 does (LH 2.4 FI).

    I suppose the Engine Coolant Temp sensor may be aging, and not giving the correct input to the FI system. The 700/900 FAQ has procedures for testing ETC resistance (same ECT as in your 240).

    As a diagnostic test, you could "prime" the fuel system before turning the key on, by momentarily connecting any metallic "jumper" between fuses 4 and 6 (best to jumper the LEFT side contacts) to see if pressure build-up helps at start-up.

    I have also heard (but can't verify) that this symptom can be due to accumulated deposits on the intake valves and in the general valve area.

    The theory is that these deposits soak up a portion of what the ECU intended as extra fuel for cold-running. As soon as the deposits become saturated and the engine warms a bit, the mixture then becomes adequate for the conditions.

    It's really hard to be specific here. Maybe others will ring in with some tips.

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    Bruce Young
    '93 940-NA (current) — 240s (one V8) — 140s — 122s — since '63.








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    240 cold hard start problem 200

    Fualty cold start injector. Only happens when cold. The injector converts the gas into a finer mist and enrichens it until engine reaches a preset rpm limit or a preset temp.







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