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Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
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My 1996 Dodge Dakota, with the 3.5 litre v6 engine, keeps stalling, if the gas pedal isn't constantly depressed. What is the possible problem/problems?
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 1:34 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 1:54 AM
Tiny
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In case the battery hasn't been disconnected lately, you may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try eliminating any vacuum leaks and cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 2:05 AM
Tiny
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Brand new battery(replaced old one in April), could an O2 sensor be at fault?
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 2:14 AM
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 2:17 AM

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