2001 Dodge Truck Won't Idle

153,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GH20
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The truck won't always idle.

The problem comes & goes,
occurs when the engine is cold & warm,
acts like it has run out of gas,
if you keep one foot on the accelerator it will run,
as soon as you lift your foot it dies,

Maybe unrelated, but since I purchased the truck used, the gas guage does not work right, sometimes it runs out at 1/4 of a tank, the next time does not run out till warning light comes on, either way I have monitored by the mileage.
Aug 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning out the idle air control valve and test the throttle position sensor
Aug 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM
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