1992 Mazda Mpv Car Cold Does Start Smoothly Putters Misses Press On Gas Pedal

1992 MAZDA MPV
265,000 MILES
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When car is cold it does not start up smoothly, it putters and misses when I press on the gas pedal and cuts off
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the spark plus and wires.
Check the cold start system. Try cleaning the IAC and throttle body.
Check engine compression.
Dec 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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