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Car dies when idleing

Tiny
GEORGE LEASURE
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  • 1999 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My durango 99, dies when u take your foot off the gas have tryed almost everything please help been driving with two feet
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 1:27 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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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 3:16 AM
Tiny
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Thanks alot I will give that a try
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 9:00 AM

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