1983 Volkswagen Rabbit cold start

1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
34,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DMANSFIELD
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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.
Oct 14, 2008 at 2:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the cold start injector and also test the coolant temperature sensor
Oct 14, 2008 at 3:03 PM
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DMANSFIELD
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When you refer to the "cold start injector", is that different from a "cold start valve"?
Oct 14, 2008 at 3:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its the same smell and purpose-initial fuel demand before the rest of the injector/s comes in play
Oct 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM
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