One quick tip I learnt from another YT video - if you don't run your car very often (e.g. it is sat for several weeks or months) it's a good idea to leave the choke in and turn it over for a while to let the oil circulate. You can then pull it out and let it start once you're comfortable it's built up a bit of oil pressure. Much easier than having to take out a spark plug if the car has been laid up for a while and you want to reduce the chance of damage to the engine.
@LondonPride08
2 жыл бұрын
I had a 2CV in the early eighties and remember going through this routine many times. She was especially difficult to start on cold misty mornings.
@vitorpassos309
2 жыл бұрын
Finally got someone that made me understand how to use the manual choke. Just bought a Peugeot 309 from 1991 and i´ve been struggling to understand how it works, until now.
@keigezellig
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh the good old days.. My first car was a 1987 Fiat Uno (with a manual choke) and it was REALLY a hassle to get it started and run smoothly in cold weather.
@user-ku5dv5wi5l
Жыл бұрын
Just new to 2cv very clear instructions many thanks
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@drrx4308
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. My car's revs were really low because of cold weather and it continued to stall. You taught me how to use the choke so thanks very much
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help you out man!
@Ganjatraining
2 жыл бұрын
Going to pick up an 1987 Starlet 1.0 with manual choke as my first car soon, so this will be really helpful. Thank you for the explanation :)
@mattyocalypse
Жыл бұрын
just bought myself a mk2 golf with a carb, need to set up the choke so this video is very handy, Thankyou :D
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I’ve got an ‘89 polo mk2 now instead of this. It’s got an automatic choke though which is way better!
@mattyocalypse
Жыл бұрын
@@itstomsgarage awesome, might have to look into getting an auto choke in future then
@kermitleninja7310
Жыл бұрын
Honestly thank you so much, i have a peugeot 305 from 1983 as my first car, and i thought the choke was an on/off device
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@austinswallow
3 жыл бұрын
much older cars called the "choke" the "strangler" sounds sinister!
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus haha! Sounds very sinister yes! Thanks for all the comments :)
@MarcoRedigolo
3 жыл бұрын
I'm quite lucky with my Dyane: Just a tad of choke and it immediately fires 😁 Btw the general rule of thumb when cold starting these little machines is to press the accelerator twice or three times and then crank it. Some other things you could check if it has troubles starting might be: coil, sparkplugs, sparkplug wires and ignition timing. As for the ignition, I highly suggest you to fit it with a 123 ignition system. It makes the engine run much better and you can simply forget about the points, condenser and centrifugal weights (in my case they wore out giving inconsistent advance/retard to the timing)
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Marco! I have actually started pumping the accelerator a bit after watching a recent video and that does seem to help a little. I assume it’s just putting some fresh fuel in the carb? I will have a look at the other points you have mentioned. Plugs is definitely something I want to change. I have already done the HT leads as it was a cheap swap. A new coil is on the list too as it can’t harm the car to update it. Thanks again for the knowledge 👍
@MarcoRedigolo
3 жыл бұрын
@@itstomsgarage Our beloved A-Series need some priming when it's cold, so two or three pumps always help 😄 Oh, on the list of the things to check you could also add the valve clearances (I can't rember after how many miles they have to be checked, I check them whenever I service my Dyane) and when it will be back on the road, don't forget to change the gearbox oil and grease the kingpins and driveshafts 😉
@markgrunzweig6377
2 жыл бұрын
Sure moves gas pedal alot when you push the choke in and out. Never noticed that amount in the several vehicles I drove decades ago. Any comment? No fast idle, setting like an automatic choke? Also, I notice all of these manual choke users (those who drove before manual chokes diasspeared) never pull the choke all the way out push it a little, then slowly push in, while cranking till engine fires (when it's cold to very cold engine etc.). In your video, you do end with some useing the choke as a more "fluid device as it was intended. Also, can help with some driving situations.
@samora3
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@kitbrown3895
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very useful 😌
@markusr7421
3 жыл бұрын
choke is depending on outside temperature. Full choke only when it's really cold (below 0°).
@nathaliejanssen8674
3 жыл бұрын
Great ! Thanks
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching!
@veronicalogotheti5416
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@lucasqwert1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! :D
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching again :)
@arlofs
2 жыл бұрын
You should’ve pumped some gasoline into the carburetor by pressing on the accelerator pedal about 2-3 times, leaving the choke pulled out. Then start the engine.
@itstomsgarage
2 жыл бұрын
The car has since left me but yes a few pumps of the pedal definitely used to help! Thanks
@duppy4327
2 жыл бұрын
Does it make any difference covering the car up in bad weather to the starting process ? Mine did t want to start after a few days under the waterproof breathable cover but starts fine when no cover used
@itstomsgarage
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’ve not noticed that but I’m still on the fence with car covers. I wonder if they do more bad than good they are good for keeping dust etc off but once water gets inside it’s trapped which is bad for the paint
@robinprice4877
3 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to start on a freezing cold morning? Does it take longer to start when you haven't used it for several days? Do you ever find it difficult to start?
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
always harder to start when its cold but its just about knowing how much choke to use i think. Can get it going most days
@johndilloway9762
3 жыл бұрын
When 2cv is warm no choke accelerator down on floor lift off as it fires.
@itstomsgarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John will give that a try. I have a lot more success when its warm and I think I'm getting better with the choke now too - seem to be able to get it started a little better.
@johndilloway9762
3 жыл бұрын
@@itstomsgarage A lot mine included half to three quarters choke is usually enough, try it stone cold, if everything else is right it will start first time, good luck.
@007MaxJordan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I will not look like a right melon when cold starting my new 33 year old BX 14 TGE ?
@007MaxJordan
2 жыл бұрын
With 45 000 miles on the clock. Like to know about petrol to put in her ? I can get 98 and 92 or 94. Please any help would save my BX engine.
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