petty starting issues
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petty starting issues
this is all in an 85 GSL-SE 5spd completely stock
i think it's just a cold starting issue but i haven't paid close enough attention to my starting conditions so i'm a bit unsure. whenever i start it cold, the engine starts fine then shoots up to ~2500-3000 rpm then falls back down and the descent slows when it approaches idle then falls down to stalled out unless you blip the throttle then everything is just fine after that.
i'm gonna check it tomorrow after work to see if it does it hot too. i know i need to replace the spark plugs and the coils but i don't think that has to do with my start up trifle. i'll have more tomorrow.
i think it's just a cold starting issue but i haven't paid close enough attention to my starting conditions so i'm a bit unsure. whenever i start it cold, the engine starts fine then shoots up to ~2500-3000 rpm then falls back down and the descent slows when it approaches idle then falls down to stalled out unless you blip the throttle then everything is just fine after that.
i'm gonna check it tomorrow after work to see if it does it hot too. i know i need to replace the spark plugs and the coils but i don't think that has to do with my start up trifle. i'll have more tomorrow.
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On a cold start, the engine is supposed to have a fast idle. Try depressing the throttle pedal before turning the key, that should engage the cold start-high idle cam.
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so if i don't set the high idle cam before i start, then will it not die when i start it? the idle is fine it just dies when i start it unless i blip the throttle after starting it.
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