HD_Slim
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This is a 5spd very basic truck no AC or CC. And it runs fine gets decent gas mileage. Has 113K miles bought it about three years back at 97K miles - at that time did a major tune up plugs - wires - etc.
About a month ago it began having random starting issues. Cranks - tries to start - dies. If I hold the gas pedal down a bit it starts right up. That worked for awhile, now when this happens it starts when I hold the pedal down but will not idle until the engine is totally warmed up. Meaning the temp gauge is sitting at mid position (had the thermostat replaced 6 months ago when it stuck open). And I can swear that a few times when the engine finally warmed up and I'm driving down the road I could feel a slight "snick" occur on the gas pedal as if something just engaged. And then all is fine.
I thought this was a cold sensitive issue but just last Wednesday it was 29 deg in the morning it started and idled just fine. Then I'm leaving work that same day its sunny and almost 50deg - will not start or idle. Very random and even if its not holding an idle it runs just fine no stalling or balking. Except it won't idle and just dies if I don't keep the throttle open. This now getting to be a dangerous way to drive.
I could start changing stuff but I'm a bit baffled. The check engine light is not on ---- I'm debating buying a scanner for $50 -- but if the light is not on would there be any codes ? Thanks in advance for any help. I've done many searches on the net and seen posts with exact issues but they never post on the solution.
About a month ago it began having random starting issues. Cranks - tries to start - dies. If I hold the gas pedal down a bit it starts right up. That worked for awhile, now when this happens it starts when I hold the pedal down but will not idle until the engine is totally warmed up. Meaning the temp gauge is sitting at mid position (had the thermostat replaced 6 months ago when it stuck open). And I can swear that a few times when the engine finally warmed up and I'm driving down the road I could feel a slight "snick" occur on the gas pedal as if something just engaged. And then all is fine.
I thought this was a cold sensitive issue but just last Wednesday it was 29 deg in the morning it started and idled just fine. Then I'm leaving work that same day its sunny and almost 50deg - will not start or idle. Very random and even if its not holding an idle it runs just fine no stalling or balking. Except it won't idle and just dies if I don't keep the throttle open. This now getting to be a dangerous way to drive.
I could start changing stuff but I'm a bit baffled. The check engine light is not on ---- I'm debating buying a scanner for $50 -- but if the light is not on would there be any codes ? Thanks in advance for any help. I've done many searches on the net and seen posts with exact issues but they never post on the solution.