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It takes a bit of cranking before the engine starts

Tiny
98SIERRA
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  • 1998 GMC SIERRA
  • 145,000 MILES
My truck takes about 10 seconds to start, sounds like it doesn't want to kick over but finally starts. It will start up right away the rest of the day. No hesitation or stalling problems
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 AT 10:50 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor and the Idle air control valve-
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Friday, October 28th, 2011 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
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98sierra, any word on this? Did the coolant sensor fix the problem?
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Sunday, January 29th, 2012 AT 1:25 AM

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