What to do b4 trying to start

Tiny
JOHNWESTPORT
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 78,000 MILES
Enter your question. Havent started truck in one year what should I do
Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 2:26 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Same as I do with my '93 Dynasty with 4,000 miles and my '80 Volare that I drive once a year: nothing. You'll need to charge the battery first, but if you're worried about fuel quality, just hop in and drive. You will find you'll have to keep holding the gas pedal down 1/4" to get it started and keep it running. 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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Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 2:40 PM

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