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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Car: 1986 irocz
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
cold start problem

Hi i have a 1986 IROC with a 305 TPI motor. The problem I am having is when the car sits for 4 to 5 hours and I try to start it it wont idle and runs very rough and stalls. I continue to run car untill it gets to operating temperature then car runs great and idles great. I am not that familiar with these cars and was wondering if anyone had any experience with a problem like this or at least where I should start. Thanks :hail:
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Rough running in open loop mode? There may be a mixture problem that is corrected by the oxygen sensor becoming active and the ECM adjusting mixture accordingly. There may be a low fuel pressure situation, vacuum leak, injector leakage, fuel pressure regulator leakage, PCV valve problem, EGR valve problem, and probably others I am overlooking.
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