Shutting off

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
220,000 MILES • 3.9L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN CLOER
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When I let off of the gas it shuts off, but idles fine goes down the road fine. idles a little rough. changed fuel pump and checked injectors. what else could it be?
Mar 26, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

It could be the EGR valve not closing quick enough. the valve has to shut when you let off the gas. if it is gummed up it will take too much time to close and will shut the engine off from a large vacuum leak.

Roy
Mar 27, 2018 at 12:35 AM
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JOHN CLOER
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Thank you.
Mar 27, 2018 at 12:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.
Mar 27, 2018 at 1:58 AM
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JOHN CLOER
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That was the problem. thank you for your help.
Mar 28, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No problem, we are here to help

Roy
Mar 28, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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