In the morning when the car is cold, I turn the key and the car doesn't want to start. After turning the key attempting to start the car several times it starts. When the engine is warm/hot it start..

Asked by GuruBN5DK Jan 06, 2019 at 05:26 AM about the 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

In the morning when the car is cold, I turn the key and the car doesn't want to
start. After turning the key attempting to start the car several times it starts.
When the engine is warm/hot it start...

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If battery voltage drops below 10.7v when cranking, the coils won't fire. Gotta love Nissans. Likely a battery issue. Possibly needs an idle air volume learning procedure.

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