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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Rough idle/trouble starting

My 03 4.2 f150 w/77k started running rough when I started it after a road trip. I turned it off to check things with nothing out of ordinary. Then it would turn over but not start. No check eng light and no other symptoms. First issue I've had with this truck. Any suggestions on where to start first? Thx
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Started with IAC since it seemed like a possible problem from reading other posts. No luck yet...
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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If it's the IAC, a small amount of throttle opening will allow the motor to start. All the IAC does is allow air to bypass the throttle plate for starting and idle control under PCM control.
If this does not allow starting, there is some other issue with ignition or fuel.
 
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Good to know. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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It was the fuel pump. Sucks. I thought it would at least cause a check engine light. Hopefully I will at least help someone else out there that has the same issue.
 
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It was the fuel pump. Sucks. I thought it would at least cause a check engine light. Hopefully I will at least help someone else out there that has the same issue.

How did you fix your fuel pump? did you do it or did the shop?
 
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I took it in. Didn't want to mess with it. Sorry
 
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