25 deg F outside, car will crank and crank and crank, after jumping and cranking even MORE it slowly starts to catch, and will eventually run, once running it is ok!
Hot start of engine instant/perfect everytime!

Disconnecting MAF and/or ICV did _not_ help this at all, I was under the impression a disconnected MAF should put it into limp home mode, and be able to start even with intake leaks.

I replaced the PCV plate and gasket, decent amount of oil pooled in the intake manifold, cleaned out what I could.


No CEL lights after PCV plate replaced.........WAS getting O2 sensor codes.......


Bottom of old PCV gasket and plate was oily, may have leaked?
Car seems to drive better, but STILL random loss of power, random lugging at times, sometimes runs perfectly.

Sometimes WOT switch reduces engine power, other times WOT works as expected.

Temps have not dropped below 30 yet after PCV replace, but at 30 deg car takes 5-10 seconds of cranking to start, usually dies after first start, needs to be cranked more.


Really intake gaskets!?!?!?! Some temp sensor??? Is it possible DME is damaged in a very slight and random way from when a coil was shorting out????
I'm about to leave it idling 24/7 since that would fix this cold starting problem. ha.