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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Strange cold start?

About a week or 2 back my truck has been acting up when I start it, it starts fine, but seems to run a little rough and then suddenly goes completely quiet, like a gas engine, it only last a few seconds and then returns to being loud? Is this my ficm? Seems to run ok once warm, it seems to have normal power. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks...Jason
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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What year model?

Check for codes yet?

Also, might think about pulling the EGR valve and seeing if it is plugged.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Turbo vane sweep

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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Its a 2006 F350, the check engine light also came on the last time i drove it. Its going in for a egr delete in the next week or so.
 
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Turbo vane sweep? What is this?
 
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One of Ford's strategies is to actuate the turbo vanes after start-up - helps prevent vanes from sticking.

If it just started doing it and you didn't have any work done at the dealership, it is likely to be something else.

Finding out what code is there that caused the CEL would be helpful.
 
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It just started doing this, and no it has not been in to a dealership.
 
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