I would almost think TPS on this one. Especially with
the idling problem. Steve P.
--- "Got-Speed (Marty)" <Got-Speed@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Ok I have been having this problem for a while now
> off and on.
>
>
> First off for the past few months I have noticed it
> takes more time to start
> the truck (When you turn the key, you have to keep
> it turned for about 5
> seconds longer) then it used to. It used to start
> right up as soon as you
> bump the key. This has had me worried so I have
> since replaced the battery
> (It went bad) I changed the plugs, the rotor, the
> cap, and the oil about a
> month ago. No help. The waterpump and coolant were
> changed about 4-6 months
> ago (probably has no effect here). I also took the
> TB apart and cleaned it
> really good, along with all the sensors. Oh also
> tried fuel injector
> cleaner.
>
> My problem is with the longness in starting, thats
> problem # 1 and problem
> #2 when it does start it will idle at around 1100
> rpm for awhile. Maybe 10
> minutes. Today for instance it would not drop down
> to normal (about 600 rpm
> for me) untill I gunned it to almost redline.
>
> Both of these problems are probably related and they
> only happen when cold
> (like when I come out from having it sit overnight,
> at say 12 noon).
>
> I have a 98 318 Auto, only engine mods are a cold
> air intake, no muffler,
> and a stage 2 jet chip.
> I use 93 octane gas, and the truck has run fine long
> after I put the chip
> in.
>
> I am guessing it could be the O2 sensor due to the
> fact that my air/fuel
> guage is in the lean side alot.
> But then again it could be my fuel filter is
> clogged.
>
> Once the truck is warmed up really good, I don't
> have this problem, Comeon
> guys gimmie some help here, I don't wanna tear into
> it blind.
>
> Thanks
> Marty
> http://members.cox.net/got-speed
>
>
>
>
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2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
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