Dies when trying to start
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Dies when trying to start
When I try to start my truck it will die . it seems to happen when it is damp or raining . I have a k&N air system. If i hold the gas down and keep the rpm at 2000 for about 30 sec then she will idle fine. Any one have any ideas ?
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Welcome to FTE!
Go down a couple of topics and look under "Explain My Symptoms". See if this is your trouble.
If not, give a little more detail on the vehicle/engine: Year, mileage, any mods, etc.
Go down a couple of topics and look under "Explain My Symptoms". See if this is your trouble.
If not, give a little more detail on the vehicle/engine: Year, mileage, any mods, etc.
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Originally posted by txtimothyt
i have...the k& n air system.
i have...the k& n air system.
When my truck did this it idled, but not smoothly. I had to replace the EGR.
I suppose you haven't had an SES (Service Engine) light come on? It still acts like the IAC, but I would first check the MAF sensor. It's fairly easy to take out and clean, but you must be careful not to apply too much pressure to that sensing wire - it's as thin as a hair. After you clean it, you may need to remove the positive cable from your battery for about 30 minutes or so and let the PCM (computer) reset.
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It was the IAC on my '99. When started up cold it would stumble like crazy at idle. Warmed up it did okay while in park. If in gear sitting at a light it would try to shut off. The part is a pain in the neck to put in (putting in the lower bolt), but it cleared mine up right away. Seems after a while the air valve gets seized up and can't close off the air right. The engine light never came on for me, even though the book says after 50 starts a trouble code is supposed to light it up.
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