2005 Dodge Ram Engine

Tiny
RICHARDLOPER123
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  • 2005 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
As I ease off the gas it tends to jerk and the rpm's go up and down. What could be causing this. Almost like it wants to die. Sometimes it hesitates when excellerating.
Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 8:49 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on?
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
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Yes it has
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 8:40 AM
Tiny
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WHat I need you to do it take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for trouble codes. If the light has been on, then there should be a code stored in the computer. Most stores will do it for free, so there is no money out of pocket. Also, the code will identify where the problem is coming from. I could only guess that it is from the throttle position sensor or the idle air control valve. But without a code, these are only guesses.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 9:51 PM
Tiny
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Ok Thanks
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Monday, July 27th, 2009 AT 8:33 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what they find before you purchase parts. A few of them don't know what the codes actually mean, and they'll sell you something you don't need.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 11:20 PM

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