Won't start on cold days unless I tap the gas

[bw77]

2002 EX 4cyl, 85K miles. Runs great.

On very cold mornings, temp below 20F, car cranks very well, but will not
start unless I tap the gas pedal once or twice while cranking. Then it runs fine.

What could be the problem?

Thanks.

 

[001Stunna]

Try priming it a few times befor you crank it and then retry...or give it some time as it primes and do not turn it on/crank it in one shot.

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

That's somewhat normal. Fuel will freeze slightly when it's that cold. There was one time I could start my car for 6 hours until it thawed out. Luckily none of the lines burst.

 

[Simkid5614]

Now it is, most of this E10 crap has water in it. So expect it. Even when they decide to push it to E15

 

[bw77]

It was 30 degrees this morning, and the car started normally.
I will try priming the pump next time it gets cold.
Thanks.