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1997 Dodge Dakota Start-up and Idle Problems

Tiny
BULLDOG1986
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  • 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have recently noticed that my Dakota will not idle after start-up. It will start and immediately die unless I give it some gas. If I keep my foot barely on the accelerator and shift it into drive and can get it moving for a fair distance it will run. Otherwise the RPMs drop and it cuts off. No problem lights are illuminated. Can you help me out? Thanks

Scott
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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If it runs ok, off idle, but won't idle, I always think of the idle air system, might be a clogged passage or something?

You might see if there are any codes, some of the national brand autostores will check codes for free.
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