> O.K. everyone ... we have a problem. One morning last week l stopped to get
> gas on the way to work. After filling up, the Dak did not want to start.
> Acted like a weak battery. Once it finally did crank, it kept wanting to die
> on me. I finally had to keep the gas pumped a little, then put her in gear
> and take off. Once l made it about 100 yards, she ran like a champ again. I
> didn't really think a lot of it. Well, today when l left work...same thing...
> actually died on me going down the ramp of the parking garage (bad place to
> lose brakes and power steering). After the same routine...she started running
> O.K. and didn't have another problem. Any idea on what could be causing this?
> It is an inconvenience, but more so I am worried about my truck. Thanks in
> advance for any responses.
>
> Russ
> 97 CC 318 4X4
> FABM Hitch Python
>
I had the same problem Russ, turned out to be the "idle air control
motor". Their not expensive and 2 torx screws hold it onto the back
side of your throttle body.
Hope this helps
Alan...
George West, TX
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