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On 18 Dec 2001, at 21:59, Peter Legault wrote: > This early fall I tested and reconnected my cold start valve for the > really cold days here in Omaha . I removed the temp sensor stuck it in > the freezer checked the resistance, found it very low like 30 ohms. I > let it warm up and it was up around 2500 ohms. (If I remember right). This is really just a switch, which should either be open or closed (infinite or zero resistance.) However there were several different switches used in different years which switch at different temps. > I the removed the CSV attached it to a large glass jar and shorted > its temp lead to ground. I turned over the starter and it gave a > nice mist of fuel while cranking. I assumed all was well. Not so. A > couple weeks ago when it got cold my wife couldn't start the car. > When I got home I couldn't either. I pulled the CSV. Connector, > and after some more cranking, it started. Apparently it was > flooded. Is the injector worn out? I don't understand that, as it > doesn't get used much compared to a cylinder injector. Any input > hear beyond Bentley? Or better still do I even need it? Russ likes to disable them, but the one in my 73 has always been fine. I don't think it is possible that your CSV is worn out, but it is possible that you have the wrong switch. Could that have been changed at some time? It's also possible that someone cranked up the fuel pressure at some time and this pushes you over the edge in richness. And then there is the possibility that your voltage regulator is worn out and running things rich, although that should not affect the FI when starting, other than the fact that your battery will not be getting a full charge. A weak battery cranking the engine slowly is more likely to flood. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/