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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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idle problems

I have a 1979 rx7 and i cant start it with out useing the choke even when its warm outside? anyone know what could be causeing this ?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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hard starting when warm is usually an indication of lean running conditions, especially at idle.

check the spark plugs, if they're a brilliant white there is not enough fuel, if they're black you're getting too much fuel, you want them to be a nice golden brown.

I strongly recommend a wideband o2 sensor on all carburetted vehicles.

Could be a massive vacuum leak.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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is this a cold start?
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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hmmm I'm go check those then and buy a hose and replace it... yes a cold start like even after using the choke at some stops it will stall out
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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I'm new to cars what is o2 sensor
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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it's located in the exhaust system near the engine and used on fuel injected cars to help control fuel mixture.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Thanks man Im just replace that and vacume hose think that might solve the problem?
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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what if the o2 sensor is bad
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