Intermittent start with check engine light.

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Re: Intermittent start with check engine light. [Re: DuCal] #1059279 04/29/13 11:07 PM

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Western MD

WigWiggy

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Ignition coil? When mine went bad it was intermittent and would crank forever without firing up, then I'd try it a few hours later and it'd start right up. Seemed to depend on how damp it was outside. Never got a check engine light with mine but I'd assume that'd be possible. You mention low idle...maybe IAC motor? Any difference if you press the pedal while trying to start?

98 Montero, 184k.

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Intermittent start with check engine light.	DuCal	04/28/13 07:40 PM
Re: Intermittent start with check engine light.	DuCal	04/29/13 12:20 AM
Re: Intermittent start with check engine light.	WigWiggy	04/29/13 11:07 PM
Re: Intermittent start with check engine light.	DuCal	05/01/13 02:32 PM

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