Hi, I own a 1996 I-4 2WD 4 door. It has 201084 miles. My mechanic told me I need to change my timing belt soon. Need a new water pump, as well as a couple other things. I haven't taken this problem to my mechanic yet, because the last time I was about to go, when the problem first showed, the car started perfectly. Today, about 2 weeks later, it took a couple tries to get the engine started. Oh, it is winter here in Chicago.
Is it a battery issue? My battery is now at least 5-7 years old, from memory.
Is it my timing belt?
Is it just the cold weather? I never had this problem before.
Any help with this matter will be much appreciated. I don't have time to go to the mechanic for at least another couple weeks.
Stephen
It sounds like to me your mechanic recommened you change your timing belt and water pump due to a maintance issue. If vehicle still runs good with old timing belt new belt wont change running. Cold weather and low cranking amps (poor battery) will cause starting problems.
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I just noticed the title gets cut off a little... but my engine will stay on when I press the accelerator to rev the engine.
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