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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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when i change the fuel filter it idles ruff for like 5 min then stops and work fine better than before... when i change the oil it idles ruff for 5 min then stops and run fine! why does it do this? do i need tho reset the computer how do i do this?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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it would help to know what truck/engine, but start with the fuel pump relay
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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I don't know if you unhooked the battery when doing these services but when we replaced the headgasket on my 87 we unhooked the battery for about 2 weeks. Once we hooked it back up the truck ran rough for about 10 minutes and smoothed out.

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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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1990 F250 5.8 Windsor... the fuel pump relay is recently changed,, but its not a big problom becuase.. after the 5 min of less of ruff idles it stops and never does it again... but how do i reset the computer?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Disconnecting the battery for about 30 mins or so has always worked for me.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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disconnect negative terminal of battery. Let sit for about 10mins or so. Fire up and let idls for about 10mins and then take her out for a drive!


Jim
 
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