Will not idle

Tiny
WLB
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  • 1995 DODGE TRUCK
  • V10
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Runs good, but when you stop will not idle without foot on gas.
Saturday, September 15th, 2018 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
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Any history leading up to this? Low idle speed is a common problem after the battery was disconnected or run dead. The Engine Computer needs to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. Until that occurs, the engine may not start and run unless you hold the accelerator pedal down 1/4". You will not get the nice "idle flare-up" to 1,500 rpm at start-up, and it will tend to stall at stop signs.

To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.
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Saturday, September 15th, 2018 AT 6:59 PM

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