**Cold Start Problems**

Ok, I am sure that everyone who has been on this board long enough has probably seen the same ol' questions asked again and again, and for that I appolojize.
Here we go:
My 79 SC runs pretty good for a car w/ 214,000mi. on it w/ no rebuild. . . i do, however, experience a problem starting my car when its cold. Last winter I only noticed the problem when the temperature got extreemly low (not that often). But now this year its becomming something of a pain, even when its like 40 deg. out I have to crank it about twice to get it to start if its been sitting long enough to get cold again. And when it does finally start, it idles at about 2000 to 2200 rpm unit it warms up sufficiently. I have heard alot about "warm" starting problems but mine is only a problem when its cold. Any pointers would be appreciated.
Leland Pate

____Bronze '79 SC Targa

Lee, A couple of suggestions: 1. If you don't already have a Haynes 911 manual, get one! 2. Get a couple of specialized books (non-Porsche) on the CIS system and troubleshooting same! 3. Find a used microfiche viewer at an office or junk store or pawn shop, and get the '72-'83 911 service manuals on 'fiche from Pelican for $35.

As for the description of your car's problem, there are TWO DISTINCT, different problems! One is a warm-up problem, the other is a cold-start problem, which I can tell you, is related to either: 1. the thermo-time switch, or 2. the cold-start solenoid/valve ... those are the only components involved!!! For the warm-up problem ... read the books and/or service manual!!!

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Warren Hall
1973 911S Targa