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1993 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.

Asked on April 2, 2012

Truck will start but dies

The truck sat up for 4 years. I changed the fuel pump and filter yesterday and it still acts like it ain't getting fuel. It runs for a minute or so when I poor gas in the carb.
Avatar Asked by Zacklouk

Answer

Replied on April 2, 2012

If it stays running if you hold your foot on the gas pedal, it has to relearn "minimum throttle" before the computer will know when it has to be in control of idle speed. It lost that from memory when the battery ran dead or was disconnected.

To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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