Are cold start problems common in Changan Kalam during winter months in northern regions of Pakistan?

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Are cold start problems common in Changan Kalam during winter months in northern regions of Pakistan?

Users in areas like Murree and Abbottabad report delayed ignition. Is this due to battery-drain, weak spark plugs, o r poor engine compression?

Sandeep asked on 18 Jun 2025 16:01:15 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 16:16:35 pm

Yes. Users in Murree, Abbottabad, Gilgit, and Swat commonly face:

Delayed ignition

Rough idle on cold mornings

White smoke

Causes include:

Weak battery performance in sub-zero temperatures

Worn spark plugs

Poor quality engine grounding o r weak starter motor

Improperly tuned fuel-air mix, especially without ECU re-mapping

A carbureted o r basic EFI setup, without modern cold-start logic, makes it worse.