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Old 12-14-2009, 09:28 PM
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Question Strange stalling issue

Ok so I thought this was done but i guess not.

When its cold out and my truck stalls BEFORE its up to temp it will NOT start. I can "convince" it to start by cranking it and pumping the gas but I dont like to do it. Anyone have any suggestions??

I am up to date on my maintenance before you ask
Plugs, wires, cap and rotor, K&N cleaned, oil change and lotsa seafoam thru the gas.

Any ideas that i can try? Im at a loss right now, my plenum gasket needs to be done BUT I dunno if it effects this but thought Id throw it out there.
 
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:12 AM
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The usual problem is the IAC Idle Air Control valve these tend to stick on our trucks. Replace it. The plenum gasket could cause some problems.
 
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Old 12-15-2009, 06:00 PM
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Alrighty thanks! Now i need a payday lol
 
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Old 12-17-2009, 04:13 AM
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when did you put that seafoam in? and how much did you have in your tank.. i had my truck running with 6 gallons in the tank. added half a bottle of seafoam and it would not start till i added another 5 gallons
 
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Old 12-17-2009, 01:48 PM
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Full tank and full can
 



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