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2003 Civic with 165 k miles rough idle when it’s cold outside

  

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Hello everyone,

It seems that when it gets really cold my car seems to have a rough idle as compared to when it a little warm outside also i have noticed last night that every time i start the car it takes 2-3 tries before it starts to crank and then cranks very slowly this also seems to be the issue when its cold outside ?

thanks in advance 


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Have the battery load tested and test the alternator for proper charging voltage, about 14.5 volts at idle.


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The first cold snap of the year always lets you know your battery is getting old.


@doc i tried to clean the throttle body with a throttle body cleaner to see if it changes anything and the problem still persists what do you suggest i do next ?


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Topic starter

Hello everyone,

It seems that when it gets really cold my car seems to have a rough idle as compared to when it a little warm outside also i have noticed last night that every time i start the car it takes 2-3 tries before it starts to crank and then cranks very slowly this also seems to be the issue when its cold outside ?

thanks in advance 

Update 1 i tried to clean the throttle body for the rough idling and that didn't seem to help much 


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Do a load test on your battery and alternator.


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check the starter too


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