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Old May 11, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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idle problems on start up???

i have a 94 powerstroke. when i start it up the engine kind of chugs for about 4 or 5 seconds and then idles. any advice would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Is it a Powerstroke or a Turbo IDI? 94 or 94.5 is the difference.
The IDI will have Ford on the engine cover.
A couple bad glow plugs may cause it to run rough at startup.
IS the check engine light on?
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
Is it a Powerstroke or a Turbo IDI? 94 or 94.5 is the difference.
The IDI will have Ford on the engine cover.
A couple bad glow plugs may cause it to run rough at startup.
IS the check engine light on?

its a 94.5 powerstroke. and no the check engine light is not illuminated
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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does it do it with the engine hot or cold? Should be a manual trans, is that correct?
 
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does it do it with the engine hot or cold? Should be a manual trans, is that correct?

it is a manual. and it does do it when hot but not as bad when call.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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How many miles on the oil?
 
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How many miles on the oil?

just put new oil about 750 miles ago
 
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well like Jim said could be a glow plug issue. Could also be a dirty IPR. Try starting the truck with the ICP sensor unplugged.
 
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