1998 Dodge Dakota ROUGH IDLE

170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JPANDREWS
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when the engine sits in idle for a period of time,engine starts idleing real rough.sometimes engine light comes on. i took it to checker auto to have them check the codes, comes up as #6 miss-fire, its been tuned up and all fluid levels are ok. also took to a repair shop they couldnt find the problem, im just woudering if it could be maybe the IAC emissions canister, how do i test them??
Nov 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Did they change the plug wires? If not try moving the one off the #6 cylinder to another cylinder. If miss moves to other cylinder replace wires.

Also remove and clean the Idle Air Control Valve.


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Nov 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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