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8banger
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7/12/2005
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I have an 03 Dakota 4X4 QC, my truck idles at 500rpms after warm up with the a/c off. This seems low to me. What should the stock setting be and how do i adjust it? thanks.
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Well...
Dodge Dakota
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7/12/2005
21:18:09
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Depends on which engine you have.
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8banger
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7/12/2005
21:41:14
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sorry I have the 4.7L
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Manny
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7/12/2005
21:50:54
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To quote the Factory Service Manual:
"All idle speed functions are controlled by the PCM."
It's a driveability issue, and the only way to fix it, I'm afraid, is to visit your local Dodge or Jeep service center, where they have the right tools.
If you have some warranty left, use it.
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8banger
Dodge Dakota
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7/12/2005
22:12:53
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Thanks..I still have the bumper to bumper warranty, atleast until Febuary. I'll make a list of stuff to drop on them.
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Kowalski
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7/13/2005
17:33:26
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While idle speed is normally controled by the PCM, there is a base setting determined by the adjustment of a screw stop on the throttle blade pivot. By all means use your warranty; but if they say everything with the PCM and any other possible cause is as it should be, you can adjust it there.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Luc
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2005
18:38:37
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have a 99 5.2 ..... idle's at 500rpms for past 40,000 miles when i bought it, no problems here
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QQQ
Dodge Dakota
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7/14/2005
19:06:53
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That's normal. Annoying, but normal for a 4.7.
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modain
Dodge Dakota
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7/14/2005
19:19:23
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My Dakota idles just a hair over 500rpm with either the stock or the Superchips program. I like a real low idle. My Durango is probably at the same speed - I'll pay attention the next time I drive it. Both are the 4.7.
There's no problem here...
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8banger
Dodge Dakota
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7/14/2005
21:57:14
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thanks for the info, i appreciate it.
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DSW
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7/15/2005
10:04:00
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I imagine the low idle has something to do with emissions, lower RPM's at idle means less gas burned while the truck is sitting in the driveway warming up, stopped in the drive through picking up a burger or inching along in stop-n-go traffic.
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ricardcapecod
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7/15/2005
10:29:35
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Mine idles at 600rpm.
I`d preffer to idle at 500 if it was ease to achieve, like carburated sistems.
Usually, bigger engines tolerate lower idles much better than 4 cyl ones.
I have a 5 sp manual.
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