what does a water thermo senser do in a 1986 toyota 4runner 4 cylinder

1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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BLAIR WATSON
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turns over has spark, won,t start when below freezing outside
Jan 14, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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FIXITMR
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engine ECT sensor tells fuel system (COMPUTER) the temp so itcan send the right amount to start engine.
Jan 14, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If you're talking about the coolant temperature sensor-it acts as a choke system in a carbuerator it gives fuel on initial start ups

Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs
Jan 14, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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BLAIR WATSON
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this is fuel injected
Jan 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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FIXITMR
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my own car i have to try up to 3 times when it's cold cold and give the peadal a little to get it to go. i have twin port injector body.
Jan 15, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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