Re: The thing just won't run!!

[Evan Arnerich <arnerich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sean Murphy wrote:

> Problem:
> Engine cold.
> Turn ignition key, engine cranks normally and starts. Runs for a
second or
> two then dies! Restarts OK, then does exactly the same thing. When the

> engine warms up, everything is hunky-dorey, smooth idle @ 800 RPM.
> I am thinking that the cold start injector isn't, probable cause some
kind
> of water temperature switch gone duff? Would anybody care to advise
> alternatives? What should the resistance of a temp sender be when
cold? Are
> they 'grounded' when cold and resistive when warm, or the other way
around?
> Any help/advise gratefully received!!!!

Sean,

If it starts at all, it's getting enough gas (petrol). This would tend
to eliminate the cold start circuit. It sounds like the idle circuit (at
cold temps, anyway) has a problem. You don't say what year or model you
car is (or even the make!). Without that information it's difficult to
be more specific about the possible cause of your car's problem.

Hope this helps,
Evan

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