2000 Dodge Dakota Truck does not idle.

Tiny
MIKE 111
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  • 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 179,000 MILES
When starting the truck it cranks up and dies as if it is not idling. If you keep your foot on the gas pedal it runs but as soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal it dies. You can re-start it a couple of times then it will run normally. It has happened a couple of times. Any ideas as to what is causing this? Thanks.
Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 8:36 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,709 POSTS
It sounds like a bad idle air control valve or throttle position sensor. Has the check engine light come on?
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 6:58 AM
Tiny
MIKE 111
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No check engine light, but now oil pressure gauge is jumping on acceleration.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 5:11 PM

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