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1983 Volkswagen Rabbit cold start

Tiny
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  • 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 34,000 MILES
I have a 1983 VW Rabbit which runs very rough on cold starts. Reminds me of a washing machine running out of balance. This goes on for the first 30 seconds to a minute depending on how cold it is. After that, it purrs like a kitten. I am inclined to think it's the cold start valve but am not sure.
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 2:59 PM

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Tiny
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Check the cold start injector and also test the coolant temperature sensor
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 3:03 PM
Tiny
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When you refer to the "cold start injector", is that different from a "cold start valve"?
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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Its the same smell and purpose-initial fuel demand before the rest of the injector/s comes in play
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 5:41 PM

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