2000 Chevy Silverado Start-up idle speed

114,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORT321
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When starting on a cold morning my engine idles very rough (high to low surging) almost to the point of shutting down. I will use the foot pedal to maintain ~1500 rpm for a minute or so until the engine maintains idle on it's own. After beginning the trip the engine runs fine. The truck has been running fine since purchasing new. I gave it an engine tune last year. Thanks for your help.
Dan
Jan 22, 2008 at 12:21 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check your ECT, that's the engine coolant temp sensor...it acts like a choke for FI vehicles...


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Jan 22, 2008 at 12:28 AM
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