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1996 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Body.
Mileage: 70,000 miles.

Asked on June 15, 2012

When it warms up it idols at high rpm

When my truck is cold it idols fine, after driving two miles or so it begins to idol high.
Avatar Asked by rockinrandy

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Replied on June 15, 2012

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

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on June 15, 2012

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.

Tiny Response from rockinrandy
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Replied on June 15, 2012

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.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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