Re: poor idling after start 4kcsq

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-07-31 21:40:21 EDT, Schmidt242@aol.com writes:

>I am having with my engine after I start it cold.  It starts fine but then
>nearly dies out and then the idle races to about 1500rpm and then almost
dies
>out again.  It does this for about one minute and then runs perfectly.  I
>have replaced the ignition system---wires, plugs, rotor, and cap.  I have
>heard that this has been a common problem but  have not heard of a solution.
> Thanks for any help.

Have somebody put a meter on your oxygen sensor. The wobbly idle w/ easy
startup sounds tailor-made for a dead oxy sensor. How many miles are on the
existing sensor?

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Autobahn01@aol.com
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q
       '83 TQC
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