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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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85 TPI TA wont start

I got an 85 TPI TA and it will not start when cold unless you give it a shot of starting fluid and it starts right up and runs fine. maybe the cold start injector or PCM?

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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Re: 85 TPI TA wont start

cold start injector, or bosch switch in manifold or relay sound's like your on the right track.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Re: 85 TPI TA wont start

what do i need to do to test these things this is my first TPI car so it can get confusing.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Re: 85 TPI TA wont start

http://chevythunder.com/fuel%20injec...g%20pg%20D.htm

upgrading to a 86-89 1227165 ecm with the $6e tune is a good upgrade

http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/ecm_swap/
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