Check all the basic stupid stuff first.
Battery charged?
Do the plugs, cap/rotor, wires need replacing?
Has the IAS (Idle Air Solenoid - rear of TB) been cleaned lately?
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Garret Lewis <ladysmithgwl@1bigred.com>
To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Monday, May 03, 2004 7:58 PM
Subject: DML: Start Up/Idle Problem
>
>Well, I'm still having some problems with my Dak when I start it up. So,
I'm
>looking for a little input/help from the DML. Here is what happens and what
>I've done so far to correct the problem.
>
>When you start my truck after it has been sitting, it does not idle up. The
>RPMs are only at about 800. Also, if it is cold out, the truck will not
stay
>running. When it is cold, it basically fires up and then idles right back
>down and will cut off unless you keep your foot on the accelerator. As a
>side note, my truck does not get driven every day. Also, after the truck
has
>run, when you start it up it idles up like it is suppose to.
>
>Based on some information from the DML, I replaced the coolant temperature
>sensor. At first, I thought that this may have worked, but it was back to
>doing it again in about a week or two.
>
>I replaced the throttle body temperature sensor. Same deal, no luck.
>
>So, has anyone else had this problem? Also, any ideas on a fix?
>
>Thanks,
>Garret
>1997, 4x4, cc, v8
>http://garretl.tripod.com
>
>
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