Stalls After Start - Cold

DEFINITION: Engine at room or outside temperature, within three minutes after start. (1) stalls after brief idle; (2) dies as soon as any load is placed on engine (such as A/C turned "ON" or transmission engaged), or (3) dies on initial drive-a-way. If symptom is present cold and hot, go to symptom "Stall After Start - Hot."

^ See FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS.
^ Visually (physically) check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks or improper connections.
^ Make sure hot air tube is connected to air cleaner.
^ Check for proper operation of TCA.
^ Check carburetor choke valve, throttle linkage, and fast idle cam for sticking.
^ With engine running, visually (physically) check carburetor linkage for movement while removing and re-installing vacuum hoses to vacuum breaks. If the linkage does not move, and vacuum is at hose, check for binding linkage. If the linkage is OK, replace vacuum break unit.
^ With engine "OFF" check all choke adjustments, including vacuum breaks and TVS if used.
^ Check fast idle speed setting and curb idle speed.
^ Check carburetor accelerator pump operation.
^ Check EFE valve and electric heater for proper operation. When engine is cold, EFE valve should be closed, electric heater should be "ON."
^ Check EGR valve for proper operation.
^ Check idle control operation.
^ Check engine timing. See Vehicle Emission Control information label.
^ Poor or contaminated gasoline. Suggest owner try different brand.