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Old 09-01-2009, 10:59 AM   #273
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Re: Tbi swap build thread

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 View Post
Well guys I have been driving mine almost everyday and the fuel mileage is great.. The only problem I have now is when its cold it does not wanna idle but as soon as it warms up its good to go. I have been told it is the water temp sensor so i guess that's the next piece to replace.
Before swapping CTS you can check it with a DVM. Set DVM to measure ohms, disconnect harness connector from CTS, probe CTS terminals. At room temperature (22C) AC-Delco CTS should read about 2950 Ohms. At normal operating temperature (80C) CTS should read 338 Ohms. Cold engines require richer mixtures and your engine just needs to a richer fuel mixture than a stock calibration is delivering. This were ECM tuning comes into play - solving these pesky drivability issues as no two engines are alike.

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