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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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2.3 Cold Startup Problem

When I start my 92 ranger 2.3, it idles really rough....then dies. I can start it right back up and it will run fine all day long. Anyone ever had the same problem? If so, how do i fix it? I have just replaced the plugs, wires, egr valve, egr sensor, air filter, fuel filter, had the injectors cleaned, and a host of other stuff, but the cold start problem remains. It runs like a top after the restart....thank goodness for that.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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when i first got my 97 it acted like that, i had to remove an clean the throtlebody. it tool most of the can of cleaner to clean it.. turned out that the idle air valve was cloged with gunk...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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Ill try the idle air valve. I have no idea where it is or how to clean it, but I'm sure U can find someone to help:-)
 
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Ill try the idle air valve. I have no idea where it is or how to clean it, but I'm sure U can find someone to help:-)
it's attached to the throtlebody. i had to remove it to get it totaly clean. BE CAREFUL DOING THIS. you can damage it
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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Just removed one from neighbors 96 Ranger for cleaning....watch those two little bolts...likely "stuck" so use WD40 or similiar...anti sieze on reassembly. Valves are $50 new if a good cleaning doesn't do the trick (I used carb cleaner, cue tips, etc.)
 
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