Install an cold start regulator
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I am 'thinking' about installing a cold start regulator which I know I need...and I was wondering if anyone has done this. I have a great mechanic, but I love to do 'basic' repairs.....and I am not sure this is 'basic'....
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Yep...it is the Warm-up Regulator.....and this is what my mechanic felt was needed due to hard to start when cold and when it starts the idle fluctuates until warm (120degrees)....It starts quickly when warm.....
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You need to have the control pressure tested and compared to the Bosch specific curve for your WUR before you can "know" . Part swapping with CIS is a mistake. Cold start enrichment is performed by the Cold Start Valve and the Thermo Time Switch. The TTS is on the left timing cover and it should provide a ground connection when cold. If the TTS is OK, you need to test the CSV, and this is best done by someone under 3 feet tall. Your engine should run open loop after a cold start below 59F, you can test the temperature switch on the right timing cover and at the lambda test port (green and white wire) with a dwell meter.
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Wise choice, but ask your technician how he plans to confirm the problem. As Paul stated, a logical, methodical approach is required, parts changing rarely reaps reward. And don't rule out a frequency valve/relay problem, your poor cold start and lousy low rpm running during initial warm-up (I think that is what you're saying) is a classic symptom.
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