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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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"surge" at start up

So another issue here.. Hot or cold the truck will fire up great but idle very Irractically unless I give some throttle then smooths out after 15 secs. Of throttle.. No issue once running no irractic idle any other time once running..

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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Mine does the same, like once you start it, it kinda i wanna say it burps alittle for like 5 to 15 sec then straightens out.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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Look for oil seeping from the ICP sensor . If its an auto , try starting it in neutral ...
 
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