My 1987 subaru tbi 1.8 runs fine but the choke quit working so it is hard to start when cold

1987 SUBARU GL
250,000 MILES
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JOHNNY T
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what runs the choke. what makes it run?
Dec 9, 2011 at 2:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If I remember correctly on an 87, they are run by an ambient temperature thermostat. Follow the rod that connects to the choke. It will lead you to the source.

Let me know what you find.
Dec 9, 2011 at 2:46 AM
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JOHNNY T
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It is a fuel injected system not a adjustable choke.
Dec 9, 2011 at 3:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You said carb, so that is what I remembered. I answered your new post.
Dec 9, 2011 at 4:24 AM