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I have a 1989 sundance, it wont start when its cold out. once it gets alittle warm it starts.. whats wrong with it? please help

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I think this TSB will solve your problem even know your car is older.



NO: 18-05-96 Rev. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: May 24, 1996

SUBJECT: **Intermittent Rough Idle**
NOTE: This bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 18-05-96 dated February 16, 1996 which should be removed from your files. The subject description was printed incorrectly and is marked with **ASTERISKS**
MODELS: 1991 - 1995 Acclaim/Spirit/LeBaron Sedan 1991 - 1993 Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon 1991 - 1993 Daytona 1991 - 1995 LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible 1991 - 1994 Sundance/Shadow/Shadow Convertible 1991 - 1995 Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 2.2 liter and 2.5 liter engine and high pressure throttle body fuel injection.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
An intermittent rough idle may occur during cold engine operation, within 3 minutes after engine start up, in rainy weather and temperatures of approximately 30° to 50°F.

PARTS REQUIRED:
Quantity Part Number Part Name 1 4288298 Idle Air Control Motor (IAC) REPAIR PROCEDURE:

  1. Remove A/C motor.
  2. Install new IAC motor (P/N 4288298) and rubber O-ring, torque to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs).
CAUTION: The rubber o-ring must be installed with the IAC motor for proper operation.

I would also recommend doing a fuel pressure test to see if it loses fuel pressure overnight.

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