1998 Dodge Ram Sucks Air Start Quits Every Pops Cracks Untill Floored Runs Fine

1998 DODGE RAM
137,000 MILES
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RALSTON
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sucks air at start up then quits.then at every start up pops and cracks untill floored then runs fine
Aug 24, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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make sure the throttle body is clean. the idle air control valve may be failing also. make sure there is no vacuum leaks.

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Aug 24, 2012 at 3:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the MIL indicating?
Aug 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM
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