'92 spirit stalls when cold starting, runs great when warmed up

Hi again.
I also have a 1992 dodge spirit that runs great when warmed up, and
starts fine when it is warm outside, but when it is cold, it keeps
stalling when started. you have to baby it for the first 5 minutes to
keep it running, then it is fine.
I have a remote starter on it, but what is the use of the remote
starter if it will not stay running when you start it in the cold?
Do I just need a tune up, or is there an adjustment I need to do?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Frank D.

 

Frank it could be a coolant temperature sensor out of calibration causing
this. That sensor acts as a choke for the fuel injection system. Also when
you post a question you may want to add what engine is in the vehicle.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

it's quite possible you need a tune. It's also possible you need to make
some repairs. Not enough info here...which engine have you got? There were
four available in the '92 Spirit. How many miles or KM? Have you checked
for codes?

To check the computer codes:

With the engine off, switch the ignition key on-off-on-off-on,
leaving it "ON". Do not
go to "start", just "on" during this procedure.

Watch the "Check Engine" or "Power Loss" light. It will turn on, then go
off, then will begin to flash-out any trouble codes that have been stored.
For instance, if it flashes:

flash <pause> flash flash
<long pause>
flash flash flash <pause> flash flash flash flash flash
<long pause>
flash flash flash flash flash <pause> flash flash flash flash flash

Then you have a 12 (one flash followed by two) a 35 (three and five) and a
55 (five and five). 55 means "end of codes" or, if by itself, "No codes
stored. Check the codes and report what you find.

 

Frank it could be a coolant temperature sensor out of calibration causing
this. That sensor acts as a choke for the fuel injection system. Also when
you post a question you may want to add what engine is in the vehicle.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech