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Originally Posted by Ripsco
Just a quick update. I went back to my car and started it backup. This time the rpm needle wasn't bouncing around, and no service lights were flashing back and forth every second. I do however have a check engine light on. I went through and reset the settings. Started the car back up and let it run for a few minutes. No service lights have come back up. I am really starting to think these cars suck in cold weather on first start up. I also saw there is a recommended relay kit from SSP. Mainly for us living in colder weather. Not sure if this is something worth investing in or not?
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Just because you are having trouble with your particular car, I don't think you should come onto a public forum warning people that you don't think car is worth investing in if you live in a cold climate.
1. You don't list or mention as to where you live.
2. You don't include a reference as to what you believe is a cold temperature.
3. You have not even taken the time and effort to seek out a mechanic or automotive electrician who might be familiar with your car.
I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba ,Canada where temperatures in January can be -30 C and colder ( up to-50) if you include the wind-chill factor on a daily basis. I have daily driven my car for 3 winters and have done racing on the frozen lakes up here in the middle of no where. I have never had any electrical related issues including weird gauge readings etc.
My point is you should simply seek out a professional to check out your car and find out what the problem is. Not let your emotions take over and start broadcasting generic negative statements about our cars across the internet. My first step would be to check the battery connections and the voltage output of the alternator first then check your ground connections through out the car. Another thing to do is take the cover off the fuse box in the engine compartment and check all the fuses and relays. Make sure they are corrosion free then make sure they are all firmly seated and that cover isn't cracked or damaged where it might let in moisture" End Rant"
I do hope you find the source of the problem and go on to enjoy the car like the rest of us here have.