Car will not start when cold, unless primed and will not idle when running?

Tiny
FRANK DAVIS
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  • 1984 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 146,000 MILES
Car will not start when cold, unless primed and will not idle when running?
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Monday, October 24th, 2022 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
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This can be a problem with the choke, fuel control solenoid or you have a vacuum leak. I would check for the leak first when the engine is cold only, please follow this guide and get back to me. Also, check all the fuses as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 AT 10:46 AM

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