2000 Dodge Dakota it shuts off

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JOHNDEEHELMAN
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

some times i start my truck and it runs fine and then sometimes i start my truck and it idles for a few seconds then it drops below 1000 rpms and shuts off the only way im able to use it when it like that is if i put my foot on the brake and gas at the same time when im sittin at a stop light if i let it drop below 1000 rpms i have to restart it i dont know wat the problem is
Mar 10, 2010 at 6:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks?

Let me know.

Joe
Mar 14, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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