Will not idle

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
190,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PALMETTOBILL2
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Sometimes it will idle and sometimes it won't until I give it some gas and hold the pedal a little . Same with it cranking.
Oct 28, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would start by cleaning the throttle body as carbon build up in the throttle body will cause stalling.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Are there any codes set?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Roy
Oct 28, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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