2001 Dodge Ram Idle

76,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HUNTED77
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seems like when it starts to get a little cold out my truck idles high even after the engine warms up.
Sep 27, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? THere is a temp sensor that determines how rich or lean the fuel mixture needs to be based on ambient temp. If it is bad, it could cause this type of a problem.
Oct 3, 2009 at 5:23 PM
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HUNTED77
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No check engine light
Oct 4, 2009 at 6:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Without a code, it is a guessing game until the light comes on or the part finally goes. At this point, I feel it has something to do with the temp sensor, but I don't want you to start throwing money into parts until I am sure. Keep running it to see if the light eventually comes on. IF it doesn't and the problem gets worse, let me know.
Oct 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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