I have a 1999 Grand Caravan sitting in a carport, outside in Wisconsin winter weather, It has just recently started to act up on cold starts. It seems to be starved for fuel and takes several attempts to keep it started and sometime pressing the accelerator pedal down helps get it going and than let it run above idle. We run E-85 fuel so I know water should not be a problem. Once hot it works fine so far. Any ideas on problem? Thinking fuel pump. Would there be a code if a fuel pump is going bad?
If you dont already I would highly recommend pluging it in a night if it has a block heater it helps to keep the block warmer and this will keep most moister from regular use from freezing in the electrical connections under the hood also try using a fuel anti freeze if there is the slightest bit of moister in the lines it will cause a rough start and it takes 35seconds of above idle running for the vehicles fuel injection programing to reset it self and run smoothly,also have the battery checked it could just have a weak moment until the alternator kicks in to recharge it from the start-up so I would recommend having the battery check cold so it hasn't had the boost from the alternator yet.hope this helps.
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