Recent content by Steve Brothers

Also, you might have some sensors that are not in range or providing bad data. You might need someone “scan” the computer for clues.

Disconnecting the battery often makes the engine computer module forget some settings, and requires it to relearn, which takes place over several cycles of driving. I find that if the truck isn’t starting normally, I can get it to start by flooring the accelerator pedal while cranking the...

My trouble was only after a very short trip, and short stop, it would not start unless I floored it, like it was flooded. I replaced the idle control valve. That did not fix it. I replaced the fuel injectors, thinking that they were leaking. That did not fix it. I cleaned the throttle body with...

Old post, but thought I would chime in. My '01 had a similar (or same?) issue. I isolated mine to when, after a cold start, I would drive a very short distance of less than 1/2 mile. After a brief shut down period, it would not start. I found that if I floored the gas pedal while cranking...