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It takes at least 4-5 tries to get my engine to start. When it does, I have to rev it for another 30 seconds to keep it from stalling. After that it runs great. Restarts fine up to another 3 to 5 hrs. Also, the radiator fan always runs when car is on. I have checked the plugs, wires, and replaced the dist cap and rotor. The ext fuel pump and filter are 3 months old. I don't think it's in the fuel line because I've tried priming it (turning ignition 3-4 times to make sure fuel gets to the rail. But I do think it's fuel related due to the reving necessary after start.
I have checked out other posts with ECT probs, but they all seem to indicate a false cold reading, leading to a flooded engine. I don't smell any fuel, though and since the fan immediately kicks on, I am thinking a false warm reading. My temp guage seems to be operating properly, starts at 0 and warms up to 12 o'clock in a few minutes. I am getting a 1-2-3 (ECT) code and a 1-2-1 (air mass meter) code. I have seen a lot of posts, but not with this particular problem.
Am I stretching to link the cold start prob with the fan prob? I did a diagnostic on #2 port to see if that would fix the fan...no dice.
I unplugged the ECT connector and found no probs visually. I pulled it and put it back another 5 times in case the contacts were poor. I am a total novice under the hood and have no diagnostic tools. Any advice would be helpful.
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