1992 Dodge Dakota truck accleration and has died

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
134,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MKOOI87
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hello i'm curious about what could be wrong with my truck. well i start it it usually starts fine, but when i go to accelerate it seems to almost drown. the rpms don't go up, unless i floor it than they will go up pretty high about 4000 or so and the truck will accelerate very slowly. i'm not sure whats wrong but, i need to figure it out quickly. thanks for any help, and if you need more info let me know
May 17, 2008 at 3:06 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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firstly check your transmission dipstick make sure its at the right level with no metal chips in the fluid. secondly check/replace the throttle position sensor then get back to me . also let me know if u have a check engine light on
May 17, 2008 at 3:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the throttle position and the manifold absolute pressure sensors. Also might want to do a fuel pressure check-
May 17, 2008 at 3:16 PM
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MKOOI87
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"Inspect and test the throttle position and the manifold absolute pressure sensors. "

i've never had to do that, how do i inspect them and test them? thanks
May 17, 2008 at 3:21 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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do you know how to test for resistence with an ohm meter?
May 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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MKOOI87
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unfortuanately i don't i'm not too much of the mechanic yet...
May 17, 2008 at 4:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Bring the vehicle in to the Pros-you gonna end up doing more damages then it is now for me this is not a DIY problem it can get complicated and a bear to find.
May 17, 2008 at 7:03 PM
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