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Cold Start Valve

  1. Unplug connector at thermo-time switch. Connect Brown/Black wire (terminal W) to ground. See Figure. Disconnect wire from lowest terminal of starter solenoid to prevent engine from starting during test.
  2. Remove cold start valve. Remove fuel pump relay from fuse/relay block. Apply battery voltage to terminal No. 87 marked on fuse/relay plate to activate fuel pump.
  3. Cold start valve should spray fuel. If not, replace cold start valve and recheck. Reinstall fuel pump relay and reattach connector.