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Old Jan 13, 2018, 05:28 PM
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cold start nightmare

long story short i replaced the TB, including all the seals with new gaskets and newish iacv. put a new battery in the car, replaced the alternator, and did a boost leak test to 30psi with zero leaks. and still have a cold start issue. on first start it idles at 2000 rpm and dips to 1700 then back up to 2000 until fully warm then it goes back to normal. if i drive before its completely warm the idle will fluctuate from 1000 rpm to 1500 until warm. i am completely out of ideas of what could be wrong.
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Have you adjusted the BISS screw in the TB? That or check around the IAC Sensor?
Old Jan 14, 2018, 08:14 AM
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air in the coolant system ?
Old Jan 14, 2018, 12:52 PM
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ive adjusted the biss screw and its set where the ecu is set to 0 so its where it needs to be, and i havent check the coolant yet so that will be next on the list.
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I second the coolant issue.

Bleed it, if it still does it.

Check to make sure the IACV is operating
Old Jan 15, 2018, 03:39 PM
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Did you clean the sealant (black, dirty-looking stuff) off the inside of the TB by mistake?
Old Jan 16, 2018, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Project_Broke
I second the coolant issue.

Bleed it, if it still does it.

Check to make sure the IACV is operating
i bleed the system and still have the issue, the icav valve is working the way its suppose to so i dont know what else it could be, im thinking about just draining the whole coolant system and starting over to see that helps.
Old Jan 16, 2018, 01:12 PM
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Did you clean the sealant (black, dirty-looking stuff) off the inside of the TB by mistake?
no i made a point not to, i cleaned the center but nothing around the edges so no air would leak
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All vacuum lines are connected? Sorry to ask such elementary questions, but I always start with the basics, otherwise I tend to overthink the problem LOL
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Originally Posted by kaj
All vacuum lines are connected? Sorry to ask such elementary questions, but I always start with the basics, otherwise I tend to overthink the problem LOL
ive gone over it 4 or 5 times even after the boost leak test and i couldnt find anything that wasnt connected that should have been.
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Fully drain. Fully bleed air in coolant system
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Stock tune, stock car?
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car is tuned, fp red, hks 272 cams, id1000 injectors, and full bolt ons. this problem has started about a month ago now, but its been on the same tune since the set up back in june with no issues what so ever.
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What are ambient temps in your area now compared to June?
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I hope u find the issue.


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