the continuing cold start valve saga

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

OK, I am now completely, utterly and totally bemused, befuddled and
otherwise bewildered. Maybe one of you guru's would like to clue me in,
or perhaps Andre, you have figured it out.
The cold start valve operates under what conditions? (which
terminal/terminals getting voltage/ground). What does the thermo time
switch do to shut it off? Supply it with ground? Voltage? When the
thermo time switch is cold, should it have continuity or not?

My car is currently thus:

The thermo-time switch appears to be open when cold. (It has a bunch of
resistance across its terminals, but not infinite). BOTH terminals of my
cold start valve plug are getting battery voltage when the starter is
operated. My cold start valve IS operating. One terminal of my thermo
time switch is definitely grounded permanently. WTF? How does this
system work? The Bentley is completely unhelpful, as it contradicts
itself several times. I don't get it!

HELP! (laugh) I only care out of curiousity, since my cold start valve
works.
    -Josiah

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