trouble starting??

[catdaddy614]

ok this morning I went to start my explorer, it didnt start but it cranked. I tried it again for the second time and it didnt start again but cranked. So I said ok let me try to give it some gas, I started it and pressed on the gas pedal, held it there for a while the truck started running, then i let go of the pedal and it stopped again. I cranked it again and still no turnover. I finally got it to start after trying again. It's been doing this for a while but not this bad. I dont know what it could be. PLEASE HELP!!

 

[catdaddy614]

anyone?

 

[catdaddy614]

I got the battery tested it tested fine, the starter seems to be fine as well, alternator is charging fine, Im leaning towards fuel problem? Im not sure.

 

[rumproast789]

how much gas do you have in it? do you need an oil change maybe?
Is it cold where you are?

I have a lot of problems when it gets cold out

 

[BrooklynBay]

It might be the IAC solenoid.

 

[catdaddy614]

Yea I live in Ohio, It is very cold. The gas can be nearly at a full tank, or half and it will still do it. Where is the IAC solenoid located?

 

[rumproast789]

well, for me its usually becuase of the cold so. That might be your only problem. I don't know what an IAC solenoid is so I can't help ya there.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The IAC is the idle air control solenoid, and it's located on the top of the engine by the intake.