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Well, my '98 3.8 six-cyl. takes three or so tries to start when
cold....If temps overnight are moderate, it's not an issue.

After about a month of getting frustrated with that, I got an check
engine light, which reported a half-lean condition. Not sure if they
were related or not. Did some casting about, seemed that the Idle air
control valve was a very likely suspect. So, I replaced that yesterday.

This morning I had the same starting problem. Once it starts, it revs
about 1200 rpm. Then I shift it into reverse, rpms drop significantly,
and if I am not quick on the throttle, it will stall.

Any thoughts?

 

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[email protected] wrote:

> Well, my '98 3.8 six-cyl. takes three or so tries to start when
> cold....If temps overnight are moderate, it's not an issue.
>
> After about a month of getting frustrated with that, I got an check
> engine light, which reported a half-lean condition. Not sure if they
> were related or not. Did some casting about, seemed that the Idle air
> control valve was a very likely suspect. So, I replaced that yesterday.
>
> This morning I had the same starting problem. Once it starts, it revs
> about 1200 rpm. Then I shift it into reverse, rpms drop significantly,
> and if I am not quick on the throttle, it will stall.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>

Yeah... dont tell us what you think the code means, tell us the code!

None of the codes in my book say anything about 'half-lean'

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you pay..DEAL with it!

 

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Backyard Mechanic wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
>
> > Well, my '98 3.8 six-cyl. takes three or so tries to start when
> > cold....If temps overnight are moderate, it's not an issue.
>
>
> Yeah... dont tell us what you think the code means, tell us the code!
>
> None of the codes in my book say anything about 'half-lean'

The codes:

p0174-system lean bank #2,

p1260 - theft detected - engine disable

 

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[email protected] wrote:

>
> Backyard Mechanic wrote:
>> [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> > Well, my '98 3.8 six-cyl. takes three or so tries to start when
>> > cold....If temps overnight are moderate, it's not an issue.
>>
>>
>> Yeah... dont tell us what you think the code means, tell us the code!
>>
>> None of the codes in my book say anything about 'half-lean'
>
> The codes:
>
> p0174-system lean bank #2,
>
> p1260 - theft detected - engine disable
>
Clean the MAF.
Look for a vacuum leak... warm it, unhook IAC connector, spray water or
unlit propane torch over all gasket mating area in intake/throttle body.

--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

 

[Guest]

>Clean the MAF.
>
>

I'll give it a shot, it has the black plastic MAF, any special
considerations for removal/cleaning (I am planning o

n using electrical contact cleaner).

 

[Guest]

Backyard Mechanic wrote:
> >
> Clean the MAF.


Thanks. Cleaning the MAF was the fix. It must be the original, it has a
'97 date on it.....