Engine has a rough idle when started and there is a lightning Bolt light illuminated on my dash that will not go off?
JOHN1OF1
MEMBER
2003 DODGE RAM
5.7L
V8
2WD
200,000 MILES
I changed throttle body APS sensor, MAP sensor, and still getting rough idle when start.
Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 6:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS
Hi,
Do you have control of the throttle or is it nonresponsive? Also, what codes are present? That can point me in the right direction to at least provide diagnostics specific to the potential problem.
As far as the rough idle is concerned, check to make sure no vacuum leaks are present. Here is a link that explains how it's done: