86 toyota 4runner 4 cylinder turns over but will not start when real cold

1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
67,000 MILES
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BLAIR WATSON
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new battery turns over but when its really cold will not start
Jan 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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HMAC300
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does this have a carburetor or fuel injection?
Jan 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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BLAIR WATSON
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86 toyota 4 runner has fuel injection
Jan 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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HMAC300
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take this to a pro as the cold start injector should be tested for proper operation. this needs to work in cold weather and most diy's shouldn't do this test.
Jan 4, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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SHORTIE7
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Remove the cold start injector (Center of the intake manifold)and clean it with carburetor cleaner and reinstall back on the manifold. Remove the cold start timer sensor (usually around the thermostad housing & brown in color with 2 wires plug in) and clean the part where screw into the coolant with sand paper until shining copper and reinstall back on to the monifold. This should do the job if you have enought fuel pressure. Try to start the vehicle with a light spray of fuel injection or carburetor cleaner into the air intake monifold when cold.
Jan 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM
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