Starting Trouble Options

[dyxlexic]

Hello, i have been recently having some trouble startin my elantra 2003 (97000 km). when i try to start the engine, it tends to hesitate, requiring i hit the gas to get her to start. the funny thing is this really only happens when it is damp, cold or raining, especially overnight. When u try to start the car up in the morning after these conditions is when i have the most trouble. I have changed my sparkplugs and my wires and the problem is still there, any ideas????? BTW once u get the car started, i have no other issues, such as stalling etc, car runs normal. Appreciate any input, thx all

[rie64]

Hello
I also am having the same issue. I have an 01 Elantra with 101 k. No other issues, it's been a great car. When it's damp or raining the car is a beast! It runs real rough and the check engine light comes on. Once you get it out of the driveway and drive (as it's sputtering) just a little way - no more than the length of a football field - it runs normal. It comes up with a misfire in 2 & 3, you can actually see arcing. We've changed the plugs and wires, still happens. We are looking at getting a new coil, anyone have any idea if we should go that route or is there something else we should be looking at before spending the money on the coil?
I'd be extremely grateful if anyone has had this similar issue and resolved it. I've seen alot of posts with this issue, but no concrete resolution.
Thanks in advance!! : )

[dyxlexic]

Okay so had a mechanic tell me it might be my thermostat causing the trouble as he says the engine revs high when he turned it on,,,,but my temp gauge is stable and always has been, and gettin good solid heat for those cold mornings.....not sure thats it,,and i really don;t feel like gettin into a CHANGE stuff till we get lucky scenario. What do u all think bout the thermostat???