[Z U L8R]

you are correct, sorry for not speaking more clearly. that's the fuse box i was saying.

the only thing behind the passenger side strut by the firewall is the cruise control stuff.

there is a cruise control vacuum pump that may be making a "clicking" noise. however it shouldn't be doing anything unless you're trying to use cruise control.

basically when requested, the pump gets power, it pumps up and creates vacuum on the little ball shaped cruise control throttle cable. when the ball gets vacuum it pulls on the throttle cable to hold the throttle open or pull it a little more to regulate the same speed etc.

if for some reason it's pumping on it's own and holding the throttle a little open when you're trying to start the car, then it'd be letting in more air when what you need is more fuel, therefore it'd be hard to start.

you can disconnect the cruise control (aka ASCD) throttle cable from the throttle body and see if it helps any.....i doubt it will but it's a free test.

gl,

Dave