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For question #2, the poor performance when it is first started up could be a partially stuck EPB Valve. It is designed to stay closed for the first few minutes to allow your cab to warm up quicker. If it is staying closed, you won't have much power at all when you first start out, until it has warmed up. This valve can get carbon around it, causing it to stay closed, partially closed, or fully open. There is a procedure you can use to clean the valve. Do a search on this forum for exhaust pressure bypass valve cleaning procedures.
For the starting problem, you could have a problem with the key cylinder wiring. This is not an uncommon problem (wire chafing) on the automatics, but I can't recall if I've heard of the problem on 6 speeds. I would also take a good look at the battery cables. The cables may look ok on the ends, but you need to peel the plastic coating back a little to see if they are starting to rot internally. Check both the ends at the batteries, and the opposite ends.
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Y2K F250 CC PSD Auto, Short-bed Lariat, Woodland Green/Gold, ordered 07/10/99, born 09/12/99, delivered 10/08/99, Access bed cover, Bed Rug, Zoodad mod, Viper Remote Start Alarm, Fumoto valve, 103K somewhat error-free miles (so far) [never back to dealer for anything]
Repairs: CPS, Water Separator Valve assembly, rear axle bearings, VSS, batteries, brakes, alternator, serpentine belt (x2), driver door pwrlock actuator, water pump
2009 VW Tiguan 2.0 l turbo 200 hp gas engine (TDI engine not available for it yet)
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