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Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5556 03/18/02 05:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 35 T throttlejock OP Member
OP throttlejock Member T Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 35	I think I know what it is (emissions stuff of course) but my car is making this horribly annoying "mmmooooooooooovvvvvvvvvmmmmmm" noise when I start it up on cold mornings for a few seconds. My mechanic buddy said it had something to do with an intake air sensor needing lubrication, but I'm not sure. Any clues? Thanks! Black/Beige '99 SVT Build #482. Shaved emblems & door dingers

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5557 03/18/02 05:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 433 Newburgh, NY 1 1HOTWHIP Member
1HOTWHIP Member 1 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 433 Newburgh, NY	This is called moosing around here and there are plenty of threads started about this. The easiest way to find what your looking for is to do a SEARCH and you'll be set. There's just to many links for me to post right now. Hope this helps. Silver Frost 2000 SVT #1443 of 2150 Mirror Tint/ Momo shift knob/ Kurtz Kustom pedals Ventshield raingaurds, moonroof and hood bug deflectors True Rev Induction Kit/ BAT Air Inlet Pipe Philips HID kit/ PIAA superwhite fogs/ Chrome Gas Bonnet Lifters Top of line Alpine system( NVE-N851A, DVA-5205, IVA-C800, TUE-T011A, KCE-150V, CHA-S624, PRA-H400), PPI (PC 4100, PC 2150,PRO 10's), Image Dynamics CD2 Comp MH and IDQ-62. Motorola Timeport HF car kit Looking to increase performance! http://photos.yahoo.com/hpick1 Future Mods waiting to be put on: Lotek Guage Pod w/ volt, a/f ratio, and oil pressue. Blue neon undercar kit Aussie Bar w/ upgraded backing plate Bullitt Fuel Door Magnacore Wires Ground Control Kit w/ Koni Struts

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5558 03/18/02 05:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA P PA 3L SVT Member
PA 3L SVT Member P Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA	Very common. "Moosing." It isn't emission related, but a valve (Intake Air Control, IAC) that opens when the throttle body is shut. It gets dirty over time. There are 3 things you can try: 1) clean the IAC, 2) replace the IAC (this eventually worked for me after 1 failed), or 3) Throttle Hang Fix . 1998 Silver Frost SVT Contour born on...8/28/01[/i] American Iron Shootout Radial Tire 2 Class Champion, Cecil County Dragway April 20, 2002

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5559 03/18/02 06:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 314 Michigan S Square Root Guy Member
Square Root Guy Member S Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 314 Michigan	That's a moose not a cow :p , get to know the moose, as he will visit you often in cold weather. I'm hoping to clean out my iac this weekend if the weather is ok. 2000 Silver ZX3 1999 SVT Contour RIP 6/9/02

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5560 03/18/02 08:24 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,187 omaha, nebraska USA S Speed Demon Member
Speed Demon Member S Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,187 omaha, nebraska USA	where is this IAC at ? i have this problem too but i didnt want to do the THfix because its rumored to rob power -Speed Demon- Matt Black 2000 Contour SE Sport (duratec/atx) got body mods? all show, better than stock go "I might be crazy, but I'm not stupid" speddmn.com

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5561 03/18/02 09:17 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 517 Pittsburgh, PA, USA S showtime Member
showtime Member S Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 517 Pittsburgh, PA, USA	the BAT pipe gets rid of the moose too! 2000 SVT (silver) #1529 of 2150 ------------------- yeah...its modded

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5562 03/19/02 01:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 918 Columbus, Ohio 2 2G Sport Moderator
2G Sport Moderator 2 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 918 Columbus, Ohio	The only thing I had to do was the TH fix. I had my IAC replaced under warranty because of idle fluctuation, and it didn't help. The TH fix is by far the cheapest way to start(18 cents and 10 minutes of your time). Read the FAQ, and it will describe exactly how to do it. If it was easy enough for me to do, it sould be a breeze for you. Good luck! *********************** 2000 SE Sport V6 Deep Navy CC Metallic My 2G Sport ***********************

Re: Dying cow noise during cold start-up #5563 03/19/02 04:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 43 Fairfax, VA C CART99 Member
CART99 Member C Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 43 Fairfax, VA	Set me back $150 at the dealer. Probably should've done the TH fix instead. Russ 1999 Red SVT #1194 "CART 99"

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