Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 09:57:09 +0000 From: Mark Sempers <mark_sempersnopsamorg.com> Subject: Re: cold start question
Just an off-the-cuff thought... check for the lambda pre-heat (if you have lambda) - mine exhibited similar symptoms (which didn't go away) when I forgot to plug the lambda back in after some work (Doh!) Also worth checking the air mass meter's connection / using some contact cleaner on this. - Mark. tchapin-notnopsams.edu wrote: > > Hello. My 86 900 with 125k miles on it has been exihibiting a strange > behavior on startup in cold weather. The thing is, it does not always happen, and > the severity is not constant as well. > > The car usually starts on the first try. After started, the engine begins > to "pulse" (I can't think of a better term at the moment.). Usually this lasts > around 3 - 5 minutes or so. The engine cycles from 1000 rpm to 200-3000 rpm. > Then, at some point, the car starts to run normally. Occassionally, the car stalls > out during this process, but not always. > > I've asked my mechanic about this but whenever it visits him, this doesn't > happen. It's weird. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you in advance. > > -- > !todd erases a red dot! Windows NT crashed. > *** I am the Blue Screen of Death. > Destiny's Darlin' Special Bath Treats No one hears your screams. > http://www.destinys-darlin.com/
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