1997 Dodge Dakota Cold Stalls

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
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WOOLSEY
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I have a 1997 dodge dakota that I have changed the plugs, wires, rotor and cap. In the last week or two my truck has started stalling when it is cold but not doing it on the warm days. I had changed the oil and filter and then air filter and put fuel additives in the gas for water removal and injectors but no change yet. I had a new muffler put on last year and they said catylact converter was in fine shape. Can someone give me some help :cry:
Jan 21, 2006 at 4:05 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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maybe a coolant sensor or a o2 sensor
Jan 24, 2006 at 8:15 AM
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WOOLSEY
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had truck put on machine. Passed......... :?:
Feb 2, 2006 at 3:07 AM
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WOOLSEY
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Idle Air Control Valve I cleaned it with some carburator cleaner for about $2.00 works great.
Feb 5, 2006 at 2:16 PM
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Suggested Repair

Clean the idle air control valve. The owner reported that cleaning the IAC valve with carburetor cleaner stopped the cold stalling. If it returns, also check the coolant temperature sensor and oxygen sensor.

Conversation Summary

A 1997 Dodge Dakota began stalling when cold but not when warm after the plugs, wires, rotor, and cap were replaced. An oil change, air filter, and fuel additives did not help, and a scan reportedly passed. An expert suggested a coolant sensor or oxygen sensor. The owner then cleaned the idle air control valve and reported the truck ran well.

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