1999 Chrysler LHS starting problem

KANISHKA0929

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1999 CHRYSLER LHS
3.5L
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
136,000 MILES

I have a chrysler LHS 99. Has only 136000 miles on it. Runs really smooth. I recently changed the number. 1 and 2 spark plugs because of a misfire and the gasket too. Now it runs awesome but sometimes when I start it up I have to pum in some gas otherwise the engine will shut off. Anyhelp in this regard is highly appreciated.

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CARADIODOC

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This is a common result if the battery was disconnected or run dead recently. The Engine Computer has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it has to be in control of idle speed. Until then, the engine may be hard to start unless you hold the accelerator pedal down 1/4", you won't get the nice "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm at start-up, and it will tend to stall at stop signs. 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 pedals.

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Saturday, November 21st, 2015 AT 9:16 PM

KANISHKA0929

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Hello, thank you very much for replying. If this is not the case what will it be. Cleqned the fuel injectors too for youninformation and no error codes at this time.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 AT 12:13 AM

CARADIODOC

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Give me 100 Chrysler products with this symptom and I'll solve 99 of them with nothing more than the test drive. Cleaning injectors won't do anything for this.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 AT 12:25 AM

KANISHKA0929

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Thank you very much for replying my question, I really appreciate it. So if I drive in highway speed and coast for about 7 seconds it would do it right?

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 AT 2:27 PM

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