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• Re: Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 19:35:21 -0600
  ...t have a cold start injector. Are you sure you aren't looking at the AIC (auxillary idle control) valve? It's also called...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:46:55 -0500
  ...When I do a cold start with the ISV connected - the engine over speeds. Not good right from a cold start. Should come up...
• Re: Where do I stick this?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:07:07 -0400
  ...found some funny results but.... > > That sure looks like a cold start valve. > > Maybe that's it? > > Neil. > > > > On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at...
• Re: Cold Start RPM question - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 22:25:00 -0400
  ...Once I fix it, the van started like a charm when cold, however the motor started surging after the warming up. I am still...
• Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems)
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 10:35:50 -0700
  ...I am beginning to suspect that the thermo time switch is sticking on and continues to operate the cold start valve even after engine...
• Cold Start Valve Gasket
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:53:25 -0700
  Anybody know where to get a cold start valve gasket (82 Westy AC 2.0L) and also looking for a 4 speed tranny Selector...
• Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:57:29 -0400
  ...However when it is cold, the engine is not easy to start. The idle is very rough and I need to keep the throttle...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:39:06 -0500
  ...It strictly operates the cold start valve directly, (after-thought?). It is wired to the starter circuit, usually a second contact on the starter...
• Re: Hard start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:27:09 -0600
  ...It always starts, it's completely predictable, but it's not the ideal starting sequence either. I have checked my cold-start valve by...
• Re: High altitude starting problem, aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:39:58 -0600
  ...I put a switch on the cold start valve to no effect. Then I put a switch on the fuel pump. I found that...
• FS: '80 Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 09:37:43
  ...Starts a little hard, suspect cold start valve (inexpensive). Price: $3500.00. Located in Pa., between Philly and Allentown. E-mail or (610) 754...
• 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 07:27:33 -0600
  ...When I do a cold start with the ISV connected - the engine over speeds. Not good right from a cold start. Should come up...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:16:36 -0400
  ...so, a "tight" valve could prevent starting. Bad glow plugs could also factor in, but if it's not too cold a diesel in...
• Tony, stuck starter?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 12:35:07 -0500
  Tony, I had a starting problem in my 87 when it got really cold out. The oil pressure release valve stuck. The engine could...
• Re: My van runs like crap when it's cold.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:36:53 -0500
  ...Cold start issues are usually either Temp II, valve adjustment, or idle stabilization problems. Just my experience. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www...
• Stalls when Cold
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:06:06 -0500
  ...Any ideas? My friend Brien did mention the cold start valve to me a while back - could that be it? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat...
• Re: Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:31:28 -0400 (AST)
  >The valves in my 83.5 waterboxer tend to be really loud on cold start-up. If this is happening overnight and you parked...
• Re: No fuel line pressure when off???
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:46:01 -0400
  ...leaking injector? If it starts OK, probably not - that would flood a cylinder. >it's not the cold start valve leaking. or can the...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
  > So, I'm left wondering if the ISV effects cold start. I think that it must > as its function is to add air to...
• Re: butt cold
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:28:29 -0700
  ...small hiss) when opening the valve, but didn't leak once the valve was all the way open. Startled me a little, but since...
• Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 3 May 2010 23:53:28 -0700
  ...In cold weather (nights, mornings) under a certain ambient > temperature > (Bentley shows this and how to test one), it activates the cold start > valve...
• it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 09:37:59 -0600
  ...There is some kind of a cold-start valve that controls idle RPMs when the engine is cold, right? Sounds like this needs to...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:41:54 -0700
  ...There is some kind of a cold-start > valve that controls idle RPMs when the engine is cold, right? Sounds > like this needs to...
• A few problems ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 22:09:05 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I know the temperature sensor is fine, and I tested the thermo-time switch (per Haynes Manual cold start valve leads), and it seems...
• Hard to Start When Cold
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 8 May 1995 10:57:35 -0700
  I don't know about the "strange noises", but your problems are most likely with your cold start injector, or the wire or fuel...
• Re: Vanagon 2.1 Suddenly Dies- Need Help
  Historical mailing list - Aimee MacLeod
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:55:59 -0400
  Not an expert but this happened on mine and we unplugged the cold start valve. Now it is hardto start but runs great once...
• Re: A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 09:13:00 -0700
  ...Thanks! One thought about the rear heater valve. I have a converted diesel Westy, and just happen to have a cold-start cable installed...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:25:36 EDT
  ...If a fuel system has no choke nor cold start valve, how can it be started whenever it is cold? Regardless of the type...
• O2 voltage when cold
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:36:19 -0500
  ...idle stab. valve and its control unit all test ok). Does the fact that my engine stalls out at cold start up with the...
• Engine Dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:59:27 -0800
  ...Just recently it started dying when first started when cold. It has always run perfectly up to this point. I thought at first it...
• [OT] CIS-E Motronic trouble code retreival
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 11:30:27 -0700
  ...After that it is hard to start again. Cold start injector is okay. Temp sensor is okay. Fuel pressure? Thanks Gary http://www.telusplanet...
• 1.9 idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:42:18 -0600
  ...I did clamp the hose from the aux valve to the throttle body while waiting for the valve and it ran great , even cold...
• Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 18:54:52 -0400
  I've noticed a rash of cold start problems on wasserboxers lately on this list. My 87 has had the same problem for a...
• Combi Relay
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 21:09:55 -0600
  ...Replaced -- Temp Sensor #2 Plugs Points & condenser Rotor & Cap Checked per Haynes -- AFM Cold Start Valve Fuel Injectors Aux. Air Valve Thermo Time Switch...
• Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 22:33:17 EDT
  ...Could also be improper valve adjustment which could cause rough idle at warm up and low manifold pressure (see Bob Donald's article on...
• HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:41:02 -0700
  ...Not sure what to do about testing/replacing the cold start valve. He said to try starting it with the pedal floored in "flood...
• Diff. b/t CA and Federal?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:18:29 -0700
  ...How can I test the cold-start valve and the thermo-time switch? It starts up fine, seems to "choke up", then dies...once...
• Re: 84 vanagon wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:51:26 -0400
  ...but then it won't idle >when its cold. >You can check the cold start valve by pinching off the big hose that goes...
• 2.1 new sensor and still no cold idle ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 10 May 2007 17:24:06 -0700
  ...t keep idleing when I start it cold. I had one response, suggesting if I change the idle valve (buzzer) it might do better...
• Re: clarification please, Temp sensor II
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:47:54 -0500
  ...the Thermo-time switch ( this heats up and tells the Cold start valve when to shut off)... one easy way to remember... Blue connectors...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:32 -0700
  ...one test to see if the Aux air valve is supplying any air right after a cold start is to pinch off one of...
• Coolant Thermostat Question
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Wed, 20 Dec 2000 12:36:09 -0700
  ...Its acting like my 77 bus did when the cold start valve wouldn't shut off. In looking at the "pro manual" it say...
• COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:44:02 -0400
  ...valve is open so i should have a "cold start"... I feel that i have a fuel pressure ploblem... but am not sure... fuel...
• Re: Cold Start Chug and Warm Stumbling
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:09:23 EST
  ...the cold idle problem -- that could be a problem with either the Temp II or the ISU maybe the Warm Air Valve (squeeze the...
• Re: Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:20:58 -0500
  ...Cold Start Problem > > > I've got a cold start problemon a 2.1 engine I need > some help with. > On cold start idle will...
• Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 13:44:41 -0500
  ...Replace Valve Cover gaskets 2. Purchase Bentley Manuals for less than $60 3. Cold cranking problems a. Check starter bolts b. Install ByPass solonoid...
• cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:59:45 -0500
  ...when cold, takes 3 or 4 starts or lots of accelerator to prevent stalling out - until warm enough) - will run after a start for...
• Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:24:06 -0500
  ...different exhaust headers right after startup. If one of the cylinders is missing, it should be noticeably colder than the others. If all the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:45:49 -0500
  ...I'm >going to calculate the power (watts) going to the idle valve during cold >idle and during cold cranking and compare. > >First, let...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:11 -0800
  ...Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX It's easier to post than go outside and actually work on this -- it's expected to...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:30:38 -0600
  ...problems with my 90 vanagon idling > when cold. I must apply gas to get it started but it will immediately > die without me intervening...
• Re: cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:09:00 -0500
  ...when cold, takes 3 or 4 starts or lots of accelerator to prevent stalling out - until warm enough) - will run after a start for...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:07:58 -0700
  Check for a leaking cold start valve, a vacuum leak, a gas tank/fuel line leak, that your brakes are not binding, and that...
• 81 Fuel Injection Thermo time switch and Cold Start Valve...
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 20:13:38 -0500
  ...Are these connector parts sold separately, or does one buy the complete Switch and Valve for each, or is a new fuel injector harness...
• Re: No fast idle when cold -- '84 Vanagon with 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:59:52 -0800
  ...It spent this past weekend out in > the cold in the boondocks of middle Georgia. Temperature this morning > was around 30 F. Van started...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:14:20 -0500
  ...duty cycle being feed to the idle air valve when: --the engine is cold, the starter is engaged, and the coil is shorted I...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:40:46 -0400
  ...HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding > >At 12:23 AM 10/3/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... > >there is no cold start valve btw...
• R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 21:13:15 -0500
  ...It contained some couplers of different sizes, 3 cans of r134a a valve and a hose. I put the right coupler on the cold...
• Re: 82 running poorly when cold, any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:09:05 -0500
  Sounds like you're running on a loose valve seat that's about to drop and destroy a piston, cylinder. Stop what you're...
• Re: Aircooled FI Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:27:37 -0700
  ...It's attached to the throttle valve. > How many wires should attach to the cold start valve? Right now there are > three brown wires...