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Cold start help

Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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When I start my car in the morning, the car runs pretty rough. I have a hard time driving and keeping it going. Once it warms up it runs great. I checked the ECT with an ohm meter and it appears to be operating normal. I measured 41k ohms when it was about 60 outside. I have cleaned my IAC but I wonder if it needs it again.

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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I just checked the IAC solenoid and it measured to be 0.3 ohms. Does that sound right? The site I found says if it isn't anywhere from 7-13 to replace it. Could that be my problem?
Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Wow, just noticed I posted this in the wrong area. Mods....can you move to 5.0 General?
Old Oct 10, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Turns out I measured the IAC wrong, it was 9.4 but I went ahead and replaced it anyway. I guess I will see how it runs here in a bit.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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I just found a bunch of vac leaks. I guess this is probably some of my problems. I am running new lines and will go from there. I have been getting an EGR code for a while now and finally decided to take it off and clean it. The valve was frozen and wouldn't move. It does now so now I will see what happens once I get it all back together. I am going to work on it some more tonight. Wish me luck!
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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hehe.. week old thread, wrong section, only replys are yours.. kind of funny/sad

how is san angelo? thats where i went ot high school, i think i talked to you before about it... tried corner stop (mexican fast food) yet? they were awesome in high school.. i'm sure they are still good.
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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It is kinda sad, thanks for pointing that out .

I haven't tried that one yet, where's it at? I am actually enjoying San Angelo, its nice and small but big at the same time. I don't have to deal with any traffic, I can get anywhere in the city within 10 mins. I love it!
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