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RE: [T3] Fuel injection, hot starts


On 15 Apr 2003 at 6:58, Vlach, Joe -CKHS wrote:

> The relay for the cold start valve. I think the manual said it's suppose to
> be located on the passenger side firewall; however, it is now located above
> and aft of the starter. I tried pulling the hose off the cold start valve,
> but it was really on there and I didn't want to break anything pulling too
> hard, but I'll give it a try tonight. 

This hose would have a clamp on it, if you pull hard enough you will just break 
the hose or the valve.

> I don't remember anything regarding the starter wiring, but perhaps that was
> Jim's advice to another member. I tried to get the correct wiring from the
> manual, but for some reason I couldn't locate the specifics.

It's a lot easier to just unplug the electrical connection to the valve. 
"Everyone" says that the CSVs are prone to leaking. I've never found it to be 
true. Every time I've suspected it, the problem has always turned out to be 
elsewhere.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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