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dodgerocker19
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2/11/2004
02:30:34

Subject: truck idle??
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Sometimes I have to give my truck pedal to start it, and it is a 98 4x4 v6, then when i do get it started it dies. then when i get to a stop light it dies, but when i gas it it is fine.Any ideas on what is causing this and how do i fix it? thanks



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2/11/2004
09:32:46

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sounds like the iac (idle air control) valve its under the air hat in the throttle body, it likely needs cleaning. I clean mine usualy 2 times a year
I just clean it the half a$$ way by turning the truck on and spraying carb cleaner in it a few times (the truck will threaten to stall so sprey it in short bursts)
you are really supposed to completely remove the iac motor but to easily do that you must remve the throttle body. Oh yeah the iac is closest to the firewall on the throttle body, is your truck an auto? if so does it sometimes stall or threaten to stall when putting it in gear? my (98 rc v6) does that when the iac gets dirty. Its embarassing at the gas station lol
Hope I helped
dan



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