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Hi, I live in New Zealand and I have a 1994 KZN130W surf (manual). Whenever I'm out of town in winter, up in the high Country etc, I have predictable issues with cold starts. After leaving the truck sitting out overnight when I next try to start it, the engine turns over for 5-20 seconds and slowly struggles to life. This doesn't happen during daily winter driving in the city (temperatures are usually 6° to -3°C overnight, close to sea level). When I'm having trouble it's on average a few degrees colder, higher altitude and sometimes sitting for longer. I've added a link to a video of a cold start on a recent trip. This start wasn't too bad but the night before was a fair bit colder and higher altitude and it took more like 15-20 seconds to start.
Any obvious diagnosis? Advice on a fix is greatly appreciated!
Cheers.
Any obvious diagnosis? Advice on a fix is greatly appreciated!
Cheers.
