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

1984 TOYOTA TERCEL
146,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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FRANK DAVIS
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Car will not start when cold, unless primed and will not idle when running?
Oct 24, 2022 at 7:52 PM
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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.
Oct 25, 2022 at 10:46 AM
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