RE: Start Up/Idle Problem

From: RayB (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Mon May 03 2004 - 20:24:09 EDT


Have the battery checked and/or charged. My Jeep sits for days at a time
and the battery charge gets low. If I don't put a charger on it, it will
act just like you described.

RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html

> -----Original Message-----
>
> 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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