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James W
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12/26/2009
13:40:10

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Hi,

Does any one know why my idle goes up and down when engine is cold? I have a 1998 dakota with a 3.9

Ive done just about everything to try to cure the cold idle problem.



Patrick Bond
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12/26/2009
21:44:39

RE: Idle
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You idle air control valve is sticking. Remove the valve and replace it. I had the same problem with mine. I tried cleaning the iac but it didn't help.



daddio
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12/27/2009
09:20:21

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James, does this happen only on the first start of a cold morning? If so, you may want o have your battery load tested. A weak battery can start the truck but be weak enough for the ECM to lose idle memory until the altenator charges the battery back up.



Curly
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12/27/2009
10:23:52

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I can't see it being the IAC if it only does it when it's cold. As daddio said above have it load tested not just tested.



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