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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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Problem starting up in the cold or normal weather

My 4th gen does it here and there but this morning was kinda cold so when I went out to start it, it turnsover starts and cuts right off but when i repeat it and the press the pedal and rev it it stays on it doesnt do it alot but sometimes, and just wondering if you guys have advice or has this happened to you???Thnxx
Old Feb 8, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Sounds like your Idle air control valve..take it off and clean it. See if that helps
Old Feb 8, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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Clean both the throttle body and IAC Valve.
Make sure the cold idle linkage and plunger is working correctly.
Check the ECT sensor resistance -vs- temperature (see FSM).
Old Feb 8, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
Sounds like your Idle air control valve..take it off and clean it. See if that helps
What the best thing to clean it with that sounds like it could be it??
Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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I use throttle body cleaner and a dremel tool
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