What is the possible cause of low and unstable idle on cold start of vvc engine

1997 MITSUBISHI LANCER
150,000 MILES
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RABUH
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when start at morning the idling is low and unstable,if you press the pedal it has no power,and when it's hot it become stable but sometimes during stop and try to drive again the engine has low power and it takes time the engine to response even pressing the accelerator..this car is variable venturi carburetor asian car.
May 3, 2012 at 6:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would start with checking for vacuum leaks and carby general tune settings.
May 3, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Symptoms indicates the auto chooke is not operating correctly.
May 3, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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