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Posted by: Fro99

i live in WI and now that it has gotten cold out when ever i start my M8 after its been sittin for awhile i have to hold it for alot longer than i use to
i was wondering if this is just the weather or is something low in my car because it just started reciently and its been cold for awhile now
also any tips on winter storage for M8

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

if it only happens during a cold start it should not be a big deal. when i had my mark in NYC during last years winter, car started fine no hesitation! the only thing i can think of is why it started fine is because i had a 1000 CCA battery in my car. good luck!

Posted by: driller

Believe it or not, the EEC system does delay the fuel/ignition upon start to assure adequate lubrication. That along with lower voltage due to battery temperatures and colder fuel could result in perceptibly longer start times.

Posted by: lsc8

i was having the same problem for awhile, and then it got really cold today and my m8 wont start at all...im hoping someone has an idea

Posted by: scott9050

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Originally Posted by lsc8

i was having the same problem for awhile, and then it got really cold today and my m8 wont start at all...im hoping someone has an idea

Check your battery and cable connections. The salt in the midwest ate my terminals up alive, when I removed them there was green corrosion in the wires.
I replaced them and the battery and all is well.

Posted by: 2001LS8Sport

Read this....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=3978

Posted by: Shaun 97VIII

damn i am glad i dont live in WI anymore....

55 degrees today...