AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
Question QUESTION: My 1993 Toyota Previa hesitates to start when the engine is cold. It takes 3 o 4 times cranking the engine before it starts. Then it runs good and starts good till the engine completely cools down. Today I jacked up the vehicle trying to find the cold start injector and time switch but no luck. I was able to see the intake manifold etc. from underneath. Could you please tell me what is the location, testing / replacement procedure for the cold injector and time switch on 1993 Toyota Previa, AWD, 2.4 l engine? Thank you for you help. Milan
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QUESTION: thanks, here is the email address:
Answer Your email address didn't show up it may have been blocked by this site, the cold start injector is located on the thermostat housing right next to the engine temperature sending unit, it is much bigger than the temp sensor and has a connector with two wires on it.
