Very strange cold start valve issue

[chaseincats]

Just now, TomoHawk said:

I'd expect an 'expert' to know the difference, especially since he also called the ECU a 'computer.' 

I'd get the car back in the garage if I were you lol.  You can find vacuum leaks in 10 minutes with cigarettes.

[TomoHawk]

Sorry, I don't smoke. 😉

He offered to do for free, which is why I let him try it.  So it wasn't a good deal, even for free.

Edited December 6, 2020 by TomoHawk

[chaseincats]

On 12/6/2020 at 12:14 PM, chaseincats said:

Awesome, so with it setup to manually ground like this it won't continually run after the engine is running I'm assuming.

Doing it just so the engine starts faster.

WELL here's a top tip for anyone reading this high on hubris like 'ol chaseincats - do not do this unless you enjoy being stranded lol (ask me how I know).

Basically, the engine will refuse to start after it has gotten up to operating temperature when wired like this and not had sufficient time to fully cool off.  This acts as a pseudo choke and it more-or-less floods the engine when starting if warm thus not allowing the car to start.  It makes perfect sense when you think about it - I just didn't know the CSV pumps THAT MUCH gas into the intake manifold to create a flooded condition.

Live and learn I guess.

[TomoHawk]

Personally, I'm happy that there is still enthusiasm for these cars.  Most people I know have ditched their S30 for a Nissan or infinity, or some other new model, because you just putin newq parts if something fails.