Have to hit starter 2 or more times before starts - have replaced ignition module, fuel pump, throttle control, idle sensor / once warmed up, starts first hit, problem when cold ????? what are we missing ?????

hi, i would like to advice you check the electronic idle speed control valve and also check engine coolant temp sensor. The ISC (idle speed control valve) is located somewhere below the throttle valve. the engine coolant temp sensor is located near distributor. it has a two wire connection. the sensor connector is usually green

No , the PCM/ ECM just turns the fuel injectors on a little longer till warm up.
The powertrain control module (PCM) reads voltages from several sensors in order to determine how much fuel to give the engine. The fuel is delivered during one of several conditions called modes. The PCM controls all modes.
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The Starting Mode--With the ignition switch in the ON position, before engaging the starter, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay for 2 seconds allowing the fuel pump to build up pressure. The PCM first tests speed density, then switches to the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. The PCM also uses the engine coolant temperature (ECT), the throttle position (TP), and the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensors to determine the proper air/fuel ratio for starting. The PCM controls the amount of fuel delivered in the starting mode by changing the pulse width of the injectors. This is done by pulsing the injectors for very short times.

If you haven't replaced your fuel filter recently, then do that first. If that doesn't do it, check your fuel pressure regulator.

OBDII DTC

P1001 Key on engine running unable to complete; key on engine running aborted

P1100 Mass air flow sensor intermittent

P1101 Mass air flow sensor out of self test range

P1104 Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor Ground Circuit Malfunction

P1107 Left MAP Sensor Circuit

P1108 Right MAP Sensor Circuit

P1112 IATS Circuit High Voltage

P1113 IATS Circuit Low Voltage

P1121 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance

P1122 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit A Low Voltage

P1123 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit A High Voltage

P1137 No Rear HO2S Response

P1138 No Rear HO3S Response

P1157 No Rear HO2S Response

P1158 No Rear HO3S Response

P1171 All Cylinders Too Lean

P1172 All Cylinders Too Rich

P1176 Adaptive Fuel Metering Trim Too Lean

P1177 Adaptive Fuel Metering Trim Too Rich

P1178 Adaptive Fuel Metering Trim Too Lean

P1179 Adaptive Fuel Metering Trim Too Rich

P1187 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (High Resistance)

P1188 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (Open Short to Ground High Resistance)

P1190 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (High Battery Voltage Short to Voltage)

P1193 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (High Resistance MAF Sensor Fault)

P1194 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (Open Short to Ground High Resistance)

P1196 Both Front HO2S Heater Circuits (High Battery Voltage Short to Ground)

P1198 Fuel Level Sensor (High Voltage)

P1199 Fuel Level Sensor (Low Voltage)

P1201 No. 1 Fuel Injector

P1202 No. 2 Fuel Injector

P1203 No. 3 Fuel Injector

P1204 No. 4 Fuel Injector

P1205 No. 5 Fuel Injector

P1206 No. 6 Fuel Injector

P1221 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit B Range/Performance

P1222 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit B Low Voltage

P1223 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit B High Voltage

P1224 Electronic Throttle Control Position Error

P1226 Mechanical Guard Circuit Range Performance

P1227 Mechanical Guard Circuit Low Input

P1228 Mechanical Guard Circuit High Input

P1229 Throttle Control Circuit Malfunction

P1230 Fuel Pump Relay Malfunction

P1235 VSV 1 Circuit Range/Performance

P1236 VSV 1 Vacuum Circuit Failure

P1237 VSV 2 Atmosphere Circuit Failure

P1238 VSV 3 Release Circuit Failure

P1240 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage Malfunction//Sensor Reference Voltage Low (Throttle

Fuel Tank Pressure)

P1241 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage Low Input//Reference Voltage Low (Throttle Fuel

Tank Pressure)

P1242 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage High Input

P1243 Throttle Position Sensor Ground Malfunction

P1245 Crank Signal Low Input

P1246 Crank Signal High Input

P1313 Misfire Catalyst Damage Bank No. 1

P1314 Misfire Catalyst Damage Bank No. 2

P1315 Misfire Excess Emissions

P1316 Misfire Rate Above Limit

P1335 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit

P1336 Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) Circuit Performance

P1361 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 1)

P1362 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 2)

P1363 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 3)

P1364 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 4)

P1365 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 5)

P1366 Ignition Coil Primary Circuit (Cylinder No. 6)

P1367 Ignition Monitor (Bank A)//Ignition System Failure Group 1

P1368 Ignition Monitor (Bank B)//Ignition System Failure Group 2

P1371 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 1)

P1372 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 2)

P1373 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 3)

P1374 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 4)

P1375 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 5)

P1376 Early Activation Ignition Coil (Cylinder No. 6)

P1392 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid A Low Input

P1393 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid A High Input

P1396 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Malfunction

P1397 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Low Input

P1398 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B High Input

P1400 EGR Valve Position Circuit (Valve Sticking Open or Short)

P1401 EGR Valve Position Circuit (Open Short to Ground)

P1408 EGR Temperature Sensor Circuit

P1409 EGR Valve Circuit

P1440 EVAP Purge Valve Open

P1441 EVAP Valve Circuit

P1443 EVAP Valve Circuit

P1447 EVAP Valve Circuit

P1448 EVAP Valve Circuit

P1454 EVAP System

P1474 Charge Air Coolant Pump Relay

P1475 Radiator Fans Slow Malfunction

P1476 Radiator Fans Fast Parallel Circuit Malfunction

P1506 Idle Speed Control Circuit (Low RPM; Bank B)

P1507 Idle Speed Control Circuit (High RPM; Bank B)

P1508 Idle Speed Control Circuit

P1509 Idle Speed Control Circuit

P1512 Throttle Position Sensor Idle Switch Sense Circuit

P1513 Throttle Position Sensor Idle Switch Sense Circuit

P1514 Park/Neutral Position Switch High Load Neutral/Drive

P1516 Gear Change Park/Neutral Malfunction

P1517 Engine Cranking Park/Neutral Malfunction

P1607 MIL Output Circuit

P1608 Automatic Transmission

P1609 Internal ECM Error

P1641 Fuel Pump Relay No. 1

P1646 Fuel Pump Relay No. 2

P1739 Automatic Transmission

P1775 Transmission Control Module MIL Circuit

P1776 Torque Reduction Request Signal

P1777 Torque Reduction Circuit

P1780 Automatic Transmission

P1781 Automatic Transmission

P1782 Automatic Transmission

P1783 Automatic Transmission

P1785 Automatic Transmission

P1790 Automatic Transmission

P1791 Automatic Transmission

P1792 Automatic Transmission
P1794 Automatic Transmission

You should check for any vacuum leaks, maybe a leaking fuel pressure regulator, or an IAC valve that isn't working properly.

89 cierra? It should be DIS ignition so you can't have the timing too high. You said it has fuel and spark. Fuel pressure and injection pulse. Does it try to start if you spray carb cleaner into it?

2 airflow sensor out of operating range 3 coolant temp sensor out of operating range 4 oxy sensor indicates full rich 5 throttle potentiometer/airflow sensor... (low throttle pot signal with high airflow sensor signal) 6 throttle pot/airflow sensor...... (high throttle pot signal with low airflow sensor signal) 7 throttle pot...idle fuel adjustment failure(idle speed??) 8 intake air temp sensor...open or shorted circuit to sensor 11 Throttle pot at idle: Throttle pot idle trim out of normal range 12 Airflow meter: MAF signal out of range 14 Coolant thermistor: Resistance out of range or static during engine warm up 16 Air thermistor: Resistance out of range 17 Throttle pot: Out of range 18 Throttle pot/Airflow: Low throttle pot signal at high airflow 19 Throttle pot/Airflow: High throttle pot signal at low airflow 22 Fuel pump drive: ECU output to fuel pump relay 23 Fuel supply: Engine running too rich 24 Ignition Drive: ECU output to ignition Amp 26 Air leak: Engine running too lean 29 ECU self check 33 Injector Drive: ECU output to injectors 34 Injector: Looks for Injector dribble 37 EGR Drive: ECU output to EGR switching valve 39 EGR check sensor: EGR not working (normally pipe blocked) 44 Lambda (O2) sensor: Poor mixture control rich or weak (or misfire) 46 Idle speed Control valve: ECU output to Coil AB 47 Idle speed Control valve: ECU output to Coil CD 48 Idle Speed Control Valve: Stepper motor grossly out of position 66 Air pump: ECU output to air pump relay 68 Road speed sensor: Seen speed < 5km/h at high engine airflow 69 Drive/Neutral switch: Seen cranking in "D" or high airflow in "N" 89 Purge Valve drive: ECU output to purge valve
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Try checking the exhaust flow when someone else is pushing down on the gas petal.The farther the petal gos down,the more exhaust should be coming out. I replaced my catalitic convertor at 44000 miles, it was clogged. I had them install a high flow type.

There are quite a few things to check, start with checking fuel and spark. One or the other isn't working at the time of NO START. Things to check: ECT sensor(engine coolant temp.), TP sensor(throttle positioning), fuel pump and relay (), spark-plugs, wires, cap&rotor, air&fuel filter, PCV, ignition control module (can be tested for free at AUTO-ZONE or most other part stores), IAC (idle control valve), no crank signal (defective ignition switch), or PROM. I think that with all the extra cranking something else is bad now. Check the battery, should have 12.5 volts (cold), the fuse, connections, and bench test the new starter, it might be defective. Hope this helps you, if you have any other questions, please ask away.

When you say you have to "hit" the starter, do you mean literally? If so, then you need to replace your starter. I've had several cars where the starter went out and if you bang on the starter it will usually start up. That wouldn't have anything to do with your fuel pump or idle sensor. Replace your starter.