Winter 2009, Harsh Starting Issues

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Nov 20, 2011, 11:50 AM

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I'd also blip the throttle on startup, I've had a couple really harsh starts where the motor was about to stall out. A quick blip kept it running and it went back to idling normally.

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Nov 21, 2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by total0wnage

its most likely the fuel relay. what i always do is wait till car stops beeping then start it so the fuel pump has time to prime

I do this but it doesn't always work.

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Jun 6, 2012, 08:05 PM

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Going to resurrect this thread as I experienced this exact issue for the first time yesterday.

Happened at roughly 50F degrees but it was extremely windy and wet so that may have effectively reduced temps further.
Took me two tries to get any life from the engine after cranking for 2-3 seconds. Is it anything to be worried about?

I do live in Australia so the weather RARELY gets that cold, in fact I think its the first time it's been below 50F since I bought the car.

Edit: I drive an 08 Ralliart.