2001 Dodge Ram starting

2001 DODGE RAM
136,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRISVIGUS
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my truck will turn over, but it wont stay "on" unless I constantly up the RPM's to keep it reving??? does the battery need replaceing?
Sep 15, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum. If the cranking rpms are ok, The battery is probably ok. I'd use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any codes?
Sep 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM
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KRISVIGUS
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no, there are no codes
Sep 15, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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