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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Hard to start

In morning when engine is cold it is hard to start,even if i trying for 30 seconds it wont start,but always start on second attempt.
Its not battery.
Any ideas?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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IF you press on the gas-pedal an inch or so, does it start right up?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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No.
I have to start twice every time when engine is cold.
Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Still could be the Idle Air Control (IAC) unit. Does it show any codes? My IAC went bad and it was very hard to start when cold and it showed NO codes. Changed it out and all is well....
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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No codes.I'll take a look at IAC.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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When it is running does the idle speed seem erratic? Does it always start the first time when hot?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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No problem with idle.When engine is hot and I turn it off it will start right up,but if I let it sit for 15 minuts then it will take 5 or more seconds to start.
Hope it does make sense.
 
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