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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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the first start of the day my truck starts right up, after my truck gets warm i have to turn the key twice.it been doing this for 2yrs. now its geting worse on a hot day after truck gets to temp sometimes i even have to turn key three times.any answers
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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does the starter turn but it won't run
or does the starter not turn ?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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oh yea the starter turns,and the engine turns over.everything does what its sapose to do,but start.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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does it help any if you lightly press the gas pedal to crack open the throttle plate. if so its the IAC or clogged up port in the iac well.

any CEL codes.

maybe weak fuel pump. check pressure at the fuel rail with a gauge, should be 49 psi.
 
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