hard starts
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hard starts
my 99 sd v-10 has recently had a hard time starting. In the morning I turn the key it starts for a second and dies. then in order to keep it running i must keep my foot on the gas. My garage fills with gas fumes from the exhaust. after it warms up its ok. whats the deal?
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If it starts OK, but dies unless you hold the pedal down, the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve is probably malfunctioning. Seems to be a common problem with the V10. Some have reported sucess by just removing the valve and cleaning it. Others have replaced it.
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AFter I posted this question, I went out to the garage and did that. I took the valve off and saw that it was carboned up. I sprayed carb clean and a little wd-40 and the plunger came free. put it back together and vroom!!! thanks for the info.
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Mine was acting up too. Took it off and cleaned it. It worked for a few days. Now it takes 2-3 tries to start only if it's cold. I went and bought a new one and gasket. $70 for the valve and $4 for the gasket. Some day I'll get around to installing it. Not much fun!
