> COLD START VALVE PROBLEM, CHECK, AND REPLACE..STEVE

>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 11:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: cold Stall
> >
> > > Jere Hawn wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I recently replace the temp sensor which fixed the problem but now
that
> > it
> > > > is getting colder (dew on the ground almost frost) the first start
in
> > the
> > > > morning or after it has cooled to ambient it stalls immediately
after I
> > > > start it unless I use the peddle and add gas.  The stall isn't a
cough,
> > > > sputter, and chock type stall it is like turning the key off kind of
> > stall
> > > > (and no I didn't bump the key).  After about a quarter mile it act
> > normal
> > > > for a cold engine.  Any ideas?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Sounds like the idle stabilize valve. Disconnect, clean the valve,
then
> > > reconnect and try again. If that doesn't do it, remove the right rear
> > brake
> > > light, reach up inside and take the idle stabilizer control out of
it's
> > > socket, then reseat it, and try again. If that doesn't get it, find a
> > > knowlegeable mechanic with a good VOM.
> > >
> > > John Rodgers
> > > 88 GL Driver
>