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Ray
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7/11/2003
09:42:41

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Ok, so I have some issues with my 93 dakota (nothing really new). Its a 5 speed manual 4x2. I also have 2x 12inch subs in the truck and a 700watt amp (keep this in mind). Everything is stock except for 14in edelbrock air filter and I just installed a replacement muffler (oem).

Anyways...when I turn the truck on, I have to hold the key LONGER than when I first got the truck (about 7mos ago)..this issue has been happening for like a month and a half now.

While idle, my needle is at the 2nd notch (I read in another post here that idle is suppose to be like 750rpm???)..mine I would think is like 200-300 (give or take)(2nd to 3rd notch on the rpm scale) :(

I can now rev my engine upto 4k rpm while driving.

Little recap: New stuff installed in past month: Spark plugs (Bosch Plats), 14in air intake, new OEM muffler.

I know the computer learns things after 200miles...and it has been wellllll over 200 miles since all this stuff has been put in.

Thanx for help in advance ;)




Jon
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7/11/2003
11:04:44

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Auto tranny trucks idle about 750rpm, with a manual trans you should be around 500rpm. The long cranking issue could be caused by several different things. Could be ignition timing, more likely it could be a fuel pressure problem You mention the sound system, 700 watts isn't going to draw much power, i have 3 amps in my truck for a total of 1500watts and i can listem to the stereo with the truck off for quite a while without draining the battery, however if your battery is old an getting weak it might not be providing enough power for a good cranking speed, resulting in hard starting, so i would start with a battery test.

-Jon



Ray Kolbe
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7/11/2003
16:26:22

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ok.....the bat test will be first..but what about my low idle???



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7/11/2003
17:24:40

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Ray Kolbe...try cleaning the throttle body. If enough deposits have built up, it will slow airflow at idle.




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7/11/2003
17:44:38

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get red of the bosch platnums



Ray Kolbe
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7/11/2003
17:54:39

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the TB has been cleaned out...like forever ago....(a month heh)....the plugs MAY be it...keyword...MAY.



Jon
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7/11/2003
19:38:24

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I doubt that your idling at 200-300rpm, your engine will stall below about 425rpm. Does it idle smooth or rough.

If your IAC valve is stuck partially closed that will cause hard starting and low idle also.

-Jon



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7/11/2003
19:39:46

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well how many RPMs would the second notch be?? on the rpm scale? Because thats where its at. it idles smooth...ima go outside and mess around with the truck for a bit...ill bb to let you guy know how it went.



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7/11/2003
20:53:22

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well.....

sounds like knocking under the valves...its not a very loud sound....would the fan or TB make a noise that kinda knocks?? its a constant(ish) noise. Also it comes from both sides of the engine (under both valves is sounds).



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7/12/2003
07:46:59

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did u clean the IAC or a friend...sounds honestly like the IAC plunger was pulled out just a hair and closed the air gap making it idle slower..i know when i pushed in the IAC plunger(NEVER DO THAT!!!!)the idle jetted way up..maybe the opposite is true??



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7/12/2003
13:14:03

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wheres the plunger located?



Jon
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7/12/2003
19:24:12

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2 notches up would be like 400 rpm, but theres no guarentee the tach is accurate. If the engine idles smoothly i wouldn't worry about it, the computer controls the idle, if there was a major problem the engine light would be on.

-Jon



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