2001 Dodge Ram Exceleration

2001 DODGE RAM
164,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GRMORELOS
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When I pressed on the gas pedle I excelerated but when I let off the gas it didn't slow down. I had to shut the engine off to slow down. At a stop the engine continued to idle around 3500 rpms. Later on that day it idled fine but when I went to test drive the truck it did the same thing. I pulled of the gas and it didn't decelerate.
Apr 27, 2010 at 3:26 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the throttle cable to make sure it is good and not stucking?
Apr 27, 2010 at 5:18 AM
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GRMORELOS
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Yes. That was my first thought. I checked the cable from the gas peddle to the spring assembly that connects that cable to the cable that supplies the gas to the carborator. I sprayed a little WD40 to the spring thinking that it might be sticking just enough to cause the spring from releasing completely.
Apr 27, 2010 at 7:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Disconnect he throttle cable and see if the throttle body is sticking or the cable.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Apr 27, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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GRMORELOS
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Joe,
I noticed that on one side that the carburetor was not attached to the air filter. I pulled the air filter off and the part of the seal had been sucked into it. I pulled it out reassembled it and it's fixed. Thanks for you help...
May 1, 2010 at 2:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow, that is a new one. Regardless, I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future, and thanks for using 2carpros.com.

Joe
May 1, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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