Any 3fe owners running w/o their Cold Start Injector Time Switch?

[catfishhands]

Mine snapped off just like everyone else’s when I changed out the thermostat. Right now I have the connector folded away and not connected. I can’t tell if it’s affecting anything. And I can’t find any new ones for under a Benjamin.

What are the consequences of running without ?

Any secret sources for new affordable replacements?

 

[mct75]

@pappy

 

[pappy]

Mine snapped off just like everyone else’s when I changed out the thermostat. Right now I have the connector folded away and not connected. I can’t tell if it’s affecting anything. And I can’t find any new ones for under a Benjamin.

What are the consequences of running without ?

Any secret sources for new affordable replacements?

@pappy

PM sent.

 

[bigtex760]

I also broke mine and have not replaced it in a few months. I have not noticed a difference, please let me know what you find out.

 

[fl4031003]

I “hot wired” mine, turn it on and off as needed. It’s been this way for 3 years, no issues.

 

[beefjerky]

Mine is also unhooked and haven’t noticed any difference... I’m in the south east so it doesn’t get that cold

 

[gnarlytoes]

I replaced mine a few weeks ago. I got the Beck/Arnley part for $112 from rockauto.com. It turned out to be an OEM Toyota part.

 

[catfishhands]

I got a replacement thru @pappy. In the meantime I pulled the cold start injector and brushed it, then soaked it in carb cleaner. Then ran it by hooking leads up the the terminals. I don’t know that this is the correct method of servicing the part. But it worked for me. All is well.

 

[bigtex760]

At what coolant temp should the switch do something? I'm assuming it just riches up the fuel trim correct?

 

[82much]

Mine broke off too. Can I run without it?

 

[bigtex760]

Mine has been broke for years now with no problems. I have not been where its really cold only in the 30's but it starts fine.