Does anyone know what makes a starter stick when it's very cold outdoors? Everytime I start the engine the starter doesn't dis-engage. Even after I shut it off it keeps on cranking for about 5-10 seconds before it stops, then I can start the engine normally without any problem. I was told a weak battery will do this but I don't believe it cause it starts fine when it's not bitterly cold out. Oh yeah, the idling problem remains to be solved. Took it to a shop for a diagnosis and was told nothing was wrong with the truck. I guess it's OK to stall every time I stop for a traffic light....must be a normal thing nowadays. I did get it to stop stalling now though, I retarded the timing and it stays running but gas mileage is pretty gross now. I do notice that the idle gets extremely low when it goes into gear but at least it isn't stalling at stop lights now...for a little while anyway. I do notice when I hold the throttle in park about 1/2 way the motor "bucks" like crazy and the cab starts to smell like an elephant took a dump in it...anyone know what might cause this?? TIA for any help!
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19 years ago