Question about 1991 Mazda MX-5

Idle problems i have just had the head gasket done on my euno roadster 1.6, 91... since getting it back i been have problems with the idle.. when cold, it start's but idle drops and stalls... but once the engine is warm the idle is fine and run good.... i'm thinking it somethink to do with the choke... any ideas?

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With the engine running at normal temperature, put a bent paperclip between gnd and ten in the diagnosis box (
Left side of engine bay above the shock tower)
Under a plastic bung on the throttle body where the big black tube fits in near throttle cable, turn the screw until the revs are about 800-900 rpm ,Remove the clip and your done!.

Posted on Aug 08, 2008

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