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Engine wont idle

Tiny
NERDYSHIRT
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  • 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have a 2000 dodge dakota truck that will run if you keep your foot on the gas but will not idle. We tried replacing the map sensor, fuel pump relay, and throttle position sensor.
Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 1:27 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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There are a couple of things that would cause this, but the likely cause is the idle air control motor.

Here are a couple of guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

I am attaching the info below because I suggest we start with replacing this and go from there.

When you have it removed make sure the bore is clean before installing the new one.
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