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Cold Start Valve

Cold Start Valve:





The cold start valve which is centrally located in the intake manifold injects fuel for a limited period to aid the starting process. The control of the cold start valve occurs according to a CIS-E control unit map that creates a pulsating injection of the start valve. Cold start injection does not occur at temperatures above 158°F. The current to the cold start valve is limited 1.2 amps.