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-----Original Message----- From: Jim Adney [mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 10:04 AM To: type3@vwtype3.org Subject: Re: [T3] Cold Start Question? On 18 Dec 2001, at 21:59, Peter Legault wrote: 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? What switch are we talking about here? I was under the impression the CSV system consisted of just a temp sensor and the valve. 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. I have not checked the fuel pressure since I have owned the vehicle. I got to make myself a gauge. But the PO has logged on several occasions that he has checked it and it was at 30 psi. The battery seems fine it cranks fast and starts right up (without the CSV hooked up) I checked the voltage once and it read 14 volts. With the engine running. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/