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Rough Idle When Started

Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Rough Idle When Started

When I start my 92 F150 302 V8 in the morning, the first thing it does is drop down below normal idle rpms and it acts like it is going to die. This lasts for about 10 seconds, then the rpms come back up and it is fine. Can anyone tell me what could be causing this? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Pull any codes you may have. I'd try the Idle Air Control Valve. First cleaning it and then replacing it if mandated. The temp sensor may be contributing also. Check the codes by going to fordfuelinjection.com and learning how to for free, no reader necessary.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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Thanks for the info tex. I will try to pull the codes this weekend. I will post back to let you know what I find.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Try flippin the key to on about 3 times before you crank, and see if it still does it.
 
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