Need help with engine startup and idle

[FordTaurusGuy]

I am having a hard time comprehending the technical instruction on how to get my engine to start and idle properly. Maybe someone can explain it to me in simpler terms.

Here is what I have done:

I have followed the basic instruction on setting up TS to communicate with MS2. I have set my engine displacement, number of cylinders, injector size, calibrated TPS, ECT, IAT, and my LC-1 Wideband. My fuel pump does not prime when I turn on the key but it runs when I crank so I am not worried about that.

I am using 19lbs High-Impedance injectors. I have set the PWM Time Threshold to 25.4 and PWM Current Limit to 100% as per manual.

In the low-impedance section of the manual it says the Injector Open Time should match the PWM Time Threshold… Does that also apply to the HI injectors ?

Now I crank the engine, she bucks n kicks n grunts for a few attempts and then starts up, but only if my throttle position is at or above 40%. Nce she starts I rev her up a few times and let my foot off the accelerator, she then settles down to a clunky idle at about 800~1200RPM and a fuel load of 40~50%. At this point I can play around with the fuel tables and get her to idle at a AFR of 13.5 ~ 14.5 (according to my LC-1 gauge), and get the base ignition timing to match perfectly at 10 BTDC and a smoother idle.

If I knock her off I have to start all over again with her spluttering, bucking and causing a fuss.

What do I need to do to get her to start and idle properly? i have read the manual I just need it explained to me in simple terms.

[trakkies]

Are you burning your settings after you get the idle mixture correct? Note the VE settings and see if they are the same after switching off and trying another start.

[FordTaurusGuy]

Yes I am burning the changes as I make them.

[FordTaurusGuy]

Anyone have any thoughts?

[trakkies]

Assuming it's wired according to the manual, the pump not running for a couple of seconds at switch on needs investigating. Have you got a stim and does the LED on that show it to prime? If not, I'd reload the code. There is a new version just released.

Are you getting any warnings when you first load TS - or when it connects to MS?

[FordTaurusGuy]

Assuming it's wired according to the manual, the pump not running for a couple of seconds at switch on needs investigating. Have you got a stim and does the LED on that show it to prime? If not, I'd reload the code. There is a new version just released.

Are you getting any warnings when you first load TS - or when it connects to MS?

No error codes. I am away from my car for the next week or so, I will double check when i get back.

I did get the stim and I will double check everything.

Thanks