When it warms up it idols at high rpm

1996 DODGE RAM
70,000 MILES
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ROCKINRANDY
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When my truck is cold it idols fine, after driving two miles or so it begins to idol high.
Jun 15, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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HMAC300
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clean throttle plate on both sides with choke cleaner and check for a vacuum leak likehoses off, pinched, holes, and intake etc. scan for codes and check fuel pressure
Jun 15, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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ROCKINRANDY
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I cleaned the trhottle plate and now it runs at a higher rpm than before. I also replaced the engine collant temperature sensor and this did not help. If I shut the truck off and turn it back on it reves faster.
Jun 15, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes check fuel pressure. also check with engine off andsee if throttle is sticking, even if it's a drive by wire. then clean plare and wher eit godes through tbody to get all the gunk out.
Jun 15, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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