Tough Cold Starts

[Weirdoh55]

I have a 2016 Micra SR. When it is cold in the morning it is hard to start. It will start and then stall just after running. Crank again and will start and stay running with very low idle. Only does this once in morning and then it is good all day. Is like it is loosing fuel pressure somewhere overnight. Anyone else experienced this problem?

[4Aaron GE]

Turn off your radio and then put the key into the "on" position without starting the car. You should hear the fuel pump turn on to prime and pressurize the system.

[MrMicra2015]

Sometimes....about once every 2 months mine is "hard to start".....but it always does...i put it down to normal, but its a bit off putting in a new car

[Weirdoh55]

Turn off your radio and then put the key into the "on" position without starting the car. You should hear the fuel pump turn on to prime and pressurize the system.

Ya thanks. I have tried that and the pump starts and pressurizes before cranking. No change..

[laj5126]

Keep in mind on the Micra the pump primes in the run position but then shuts off and waits for Cam/Crank signal to restart. If you have an issue with either the cam or crank sensor there will be problems getting fuel.

[MetroMPG]

How many km on the car? What year? Is it still under warranty?

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[Weirdoh55]

How many km on the car? What year? Is it still under warranty?

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It is a 2016, it has 80000km on it now, not under warranty anymore. Started doing this at about 40000km and has been to the dealer for this issue but they say it doesnt do it there which is very strange. if i brought it in now out of warranty i am sure they will find the issue now? is worse if car sits for a few days without starting.

[ontario_micra]

Might be a dumb question but are you using the right oil? I just changed my 2018 with synthetic 0W20 and it starts perfect every time.

[Weirdoh55]

Might be a dumb question but are you using the right oil? I just changed my 2018 with synthetic 0W20 and it starts perfect every time.

Yes i am using the proper oil 5W30 as manual states. It seem like a fuel pressure issue somewhere because after it starts in morning it is good all day no problem. I left it at the dealer for 3 days to see if they could find the problem with no results. They probably didnt even check it. They said it started great after 3 days in the winter sitting. I will have to bring somewhere else and get the system pressure checked in all areas i guess?

[ontario_micra]

Yes i am using the proper oil 5W30 as manual states. It seem like a fuel pressure issue somewhere because after it starts in morning it is good all day no problem. I left it at the dealer for 3 days to see if they could find the problem with no results. They probably didnt even check it. They said it started great after 3 days in the winter sitting. I will have to bring somewhere else and get the system pressure checked in all areas i guess?

The newer year models call for synthetic 0W20, so you *could* try running that in the engine and see if it improves your winter performance. I run 0W20 all year.

Second opinion never hurts either if you have one you trust.