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Engine dies after shifting into neutral when coasting to a stop (5 speed manual transmission)

Tiny
DCBERRY
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  • 2004 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 152,000 MILES
Engine dies after depressing clutch, shifting into neutral, releasing clutch and coasting to a stop. Power steering and power braking is lost. The engine easily restarts when the clutch is depressed and the key is turned while coasting. The problem is sporadic and inconsistant. It may or may not be related but the cruise control is not working and an air bag warning is illuminated.
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Sunday, February 15th, 2015 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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To me it sounds like you have a vacuum leak or the throttle body needs to be serviced, here are two guides to help you fix the problem please go over them both and I have included the instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and use this guide when the engine is cold only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please start a new thread for the airbag and cruise control problems.

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Sunday, February 15th, 2015 AT 10:44 AM

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