Hi,
The pull out choke on my rx-7 was working right before i put it in storage for winter and when i started it again this spring the choke doesn't seem to be working right.

I can't seem to be able to pull it out much and when i turn the ignition switch off it doesnt pop back in. So i end up having to use starting fluid when it's starting with a cold engine. It almost feels like the choke cable is binding.


What would have caused the choke to go bad after having been in storage and what could i try to fix it?

The car sits outside because i don't have a garage to store it in.


Thanks!

 

The only thing I can come up with is corrosion on the cable or on the choke plate linkage on the carburetor. But that's just a guess.

 

Thanks Doc!
Am going to see if i can post pictures or more details on the problem.


btw...is it bad to use starting fluid? Does it harm anything?

 

No it will not harm anything. You can accomplish the same thing with carb cleaner and it's cheaper.