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Engine stalling when put into gear


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nelsner9494
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Jan 3, 2012, 11:20 AM

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1996
Dodge
Dakota
5.2 L
230,000

If I put my truck into gear before my engine is up to temp, it stalls. It also idles higher until it is warmed up. This only happens when it is around or below freezing outside. Any Ideas? Thanks


Hammer Time
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Jan 3, 2012, 11:38 AM

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First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system. You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.



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nelsner9494
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Jan 3, 2012, 12:29 PM

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Will do. thank you much






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