1997 Dodge Dakota High Idle speed

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
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NYQUIST247
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Engine Performance problem
1997 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 106K miles
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My Dakota has 106K miles, and is a 5-speed manual. For some reason the truck idles at about 2100 now instead of its usual 800/900, what is my problem
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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do u have check engine light on and if so get the code s
it sounds as you have a vacuum leak
check under hood for vacuum leaks and check idle control valve
you can try the key trick
get the codes and let me know
Apr 16, 2008 at 1:31 PM
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