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Old 07-10-2012, 08:23 PM
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Hey guys!

Ok whether it is cold or warm. takes a bit to start. cranks and cranks, then after trying a couple to a few times, she starts.......runs like crap (low idle, misses terribly if you give it gas. Only clears in this stage after about 3-4K RPM)

Then after about roughly 20-30 seconds. It clears completely. revs perfectly, idles normally. As if nothing is wrong.

Whether I do it when she is warm or ice cold it does the same thing. Driving after the stubborn 20-30 seconds it runs perfect.

Any thoughts guys?

Thanks,

Joey
Old 07-10-2012, 09:05 PM
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L-Jet car with symptoms like that usually means the auxiliary air valve or the Temp II sensor is wonky.
Old 07-11-2012, 02:50 AM
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Thanks Mongo. After some research, it looks like the same symptoms are typical with the Aux Air valve.

Looks like I will be ordering one from 928intl. The car has 117K. I guess its about time.
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Is that an expensive item? I am having the EXACT same problem. I thought it might be a gasket leak on the intake that sealed up once it got warm... but now, like you, it happens hot or cold...
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I removed the aux air valve, the cold start injector, the carbon canister, the vacuum limiter, and the piping to the cats from the air pump when I did my fuel system. I have three vacuum lines now after getting rid of the dampers and regulators. I haven't had it in cold weather yet, so we will see how it does.



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