long start and struggles to stay on when cold

[jrome08]

I have a 87 turbo supra with a 89 motor in it and when the motor is cold (sitting over night) i have a long start and have to pump the gas for it to start then once it starts i have to keep it revved up for it to stay on until i get the the motor warm but even then as i drive the rpm tend to fluctuate and it seems as if it wants to die. Does anyone have some ideas as to what it might be??? also to the left of where the cam gears are where there are several sensors located in front of the power steering tank is a couple of the sensors are not plugged in due to not having the right clips the previous owner didnt do it right so they dont match up. might them not being connected be contribute to the problem?? thanks

 

[benchwarmer]

Are those the sensors on the water neck. If so, that is probably your problem.

 

[Freshmaker]

Aye, get those coolant sensors hooked up.

 

[jdub]

The ECU coolant temp sensor to be exact. You have the classic signs.

Suggest you check your ECU codes.

 

[jrome08]

ah i c i c thanks guys now to find the clips that connect to them cause that guy had the work done pretty shitty and the sensors dont even match up with the clips and the diagnostics doesnt put out codes so im guessing that fool didnt have that connected either iv had the car for a little over a year but never had the money to fix it even if i knew the problem do yall have a any suggestions as to where to match up the clips with the sensors or should i just head to the dealer???

 

[cuel]

Probably be easier to change the sensors, if the holes are the same size and thread pitch. Curious as to what else isn't plugged in or working right...

 

[jdub]

 

[jrome08]

Probably be easier to change the sensors, if the holes are the same size and thread pitch. Curious as to what else isn't plugged in or working right...

other then the problem stated the rest is fine just its really annoying to have to sit there and crank it then wait for it to warm up

 

[jrome08]

thanks man thats a big help!!!