engine stalls when step on accelerator?

1999 DODGE RAM
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KEITH C
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engine stalls when step on accelerator fuel pressure is good tps checked out good map sensor checked out good any ideas?
Sep 27, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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What did you use to test these things?
Sep 27, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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KEITH C
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i used a pressure tester for the gas and a volt meter for the sensors
Sep 27, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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You seem to have targeted the right sensors. Did you make sure the entire range was smooth with no glitches?
Sep 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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KEITH C
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the readings on the volt meter were smooth and right on the numbers according the haynes book that i have
Sep 27, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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Other than a severe vacuum leak I think it has to be related to one of those sensors. Maybe someone else will have some ideas here.
Sep 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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