no idle when cold

Sep 05, 2006 1 Replies
2000 F250 SD, V10, STD cab, 8' bed, 4 speed auto w/overdrive. After sitting for several hours, starts just fine, but won't idle. Drive it for a couple of minutes and it will just barely idle @ 400 RPM in gear. Drive it 10 minutes or more and it idles just fine @ 700 RPM in gear. Any ideas as to what is wrong?

Sounds like a sticking/non-operational Idle Air Control valve. You might have luck cleaning it, but some folks seem to prefer replacing them.

CJB

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