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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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cold idle

I have a 92 F-150 that will not idle when it is cold. When I keep the idle up until the temp rises it will run fine. Any ideas on the problem. The Chiltons book sounds like it would be a engine coolant temperature sensor please help.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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I think that would be worth checking. I am sure someone can come up with a test procedure so that you can check it. I think mine cost about $20 buck when I replaced it. Check it first. I'll see what I can find,but someone will probably post it before I can find it.
If your ECT is failed or failing it's possible you are getting a Code 21? Have you read your codes or can you read them??




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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Thank you for replying, I replaced the ECT but problem still there. I have no engine light on but that doesn't mean that its not burned out.
 
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