Idling really high and then cutting off?

2004 DODGE RAM
220,788 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEREK PHILLIPS
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I've cleaned the idler control sensor but it still idling really high and then shutting down about 5 seconds after start. any clue what this may be?
Jan 24, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having an issue with the idle control motor. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace and one to service:


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

I've attached a picture below showing the idle air control motors location and circled it in red. Hope this this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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