How do I fix an irratic idle?

2004 DODGE DAKOTA
130,000 MILES
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DAKOTATRUCK04
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I have a V8 engine and when starting in the morning the idle will increase to 1500 and down to 700 rpm. The idle will to do this until the engine warms.
Oct 17, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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The first thing to do would be to go to an Auto Zone ro Advance Auto and get the trouvle codes pulled.
That will help tremendously in tracking down the source of the problem.

I am giving you a link to a walk through on daignsosing surging idle.

Here is the link;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Let me know if you need anything else.
Oct 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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