This is one of the few times I think the computer has bit the
dust. Assuming the vehicle runns good once warm, there is
nothing I can think of that would funtion properly when warm and
not cold. find a freind how is willing to lead you his computer.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, Rob Lebo wrote:

> My cold start problems are still unsolved on my 91 Carat 2.1L. As I mentioned
> in last weeks post, I replaced the Temp 2 sensor and adjusted the throttle
> switch properly, replaced plugs, distrib cap and rotor cleaned (only 25K miles
> and like-new) , idle stabilizer selenoid removed, cleaned and verified as
> functional, new battery, new oxygen sensor, Air Flow Meter cap popped and
> resistive trace cleaned.  So, yesterday I removed and sanded all the male
> connector contacts I could find in the engine compartment including the engine
> ground strap and coated them with dielectric grease before plugging back
> together.  All to no avail... At a cold start, starter turns over and the engine
> barely begins to catch after one or two tries (the starter is fine).  It rises to idle
> after about 2-3 seconds but will shut off if I touch the pedel.  I have to feather
> the pedel to keep it running and hesitation occurs until I drive a few miles and
> everything warms up.  Again, after warm-up, no start problems and the van runs
> great.
> So, listees, I need your help to try and figure this one out before I go to the
> dealer and spend $$$.  A friend suggested that I drill out the cap on the throttle
> body and adjust the CO screw underneath.  What do You think of this course
> of action.  Also, does anyone know what the vacuum pressure should be at idle
> (mine reads 10 PSI).  All help is appreciated. TIA.
> Rob Lebo
> York,  PA
>