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Difficulty starting 700 1992

posted by  kcookvt on  Wed Nov 21 03:49 CST 2007
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My '92 745T wont's start (at least not right away). This is a new--literally overnight--development. The car seems to turn over as normal, but it won't catch and start. We have had a recent bout of colder weather (Vermont). Eventually, the car has started, and once the engine warms it starts right away. Any thoughts?








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    Difficulty starting 700 1992

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Wed Nov 21 06:10 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    Your Idel air valve probably has some oil residue in it from the turbo. When it's cold it hardens and prevents the valve from working properly. Removed the IAC and spray the heck out of it with some carb or brake cleaner until it frees up.







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