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Subject:Re: Won't idle when cold ...
From:Sam Stone
Date:Thu, 4 May 2006 09:38:31 -0500

I have the same problem. What is the part # for the sensor? Is this the
right sensor
http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?ct=399605673&pa=pct&pct=500987008&p=2094893422
?

Thanks,
Sam

Tim Demarest wrote:
> Sounds like the tempII sensor to me... (or the associated wiring or
> grounds).
>
> It sounds like the ECU is paying attention to the O2 sensor before it has
> heated up enough to function properly.
>
> At 01:48 PM 5/3/2006 -0700, Zoltan wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>> My car won't idle when cold, almost at all.  But if I press the gas and
>> keep it running about 2000 rpm for about a half minute, it will
>> idle.  And
>> as it gets warmer, it idles a little higher, but not higher than 900.
>> What is to look at?
>> Zoltan
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