hard start issue

[Brian K. Ullrich]

I agree. I had the same thing, and de-gunking the ISV had a dramatic effect. It's a dirty business, but it's worth the effort. 

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On Nov 17, 2010, at 14:57, "George" <gsidman at webloq.com> wrote:

> Sounds like the Idle Stabilization Valve (ISV) might be sticky, or something
> else in the throttle body controls is hanging on cold start. I just went
> through the ISV cleaning drill with a vast improvement in starting and
> idling correctly, both cold and hot. This could also be a symptom of a
> gunked up throttle plate - all easily cleaned with carb cleaner.........
> 
> George Sidman
> 
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