Engine starts fine- but during during "mid-point" of warm up, it will stall if left to idle?

Tiny
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After warm-up, all is well. The problem is hardly noticeable if you drive forward for the entire warm-up. No codes from scanner.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 AT 10:46 AM

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Tiny
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Can you descrbe what is happening? When it happens, how often, under what conditions.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 11:26 AM
Tiny
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The engine starts fine- but during during "mid-point" of warm up, it will stall if left to idle. It will run in "park" OK, but will stall when placed in reverse. If left alone for about 10 minutes, the problem goes away, and the truck runs fine for the rest of day. After warm-up, all is well. The problem is hardly noticeable if you drive forward for the entire warm-up. No codes from scanner. New plugs, wires, cap/rotor, IAC, intake air temp, clean throttle body. The situation is very predictable, run 10 minutes, stall for 10, then OK. Very similar problem to other Dodge on your Web. Did not replace O sensors, (2).
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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I would think that an O2 sensor would have set the computer / check engine light. Have you ever had the fuel pressure tested from a cold start through warm up?
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Fuel pressure good thru entire range. The truck usually carries a camper, thus the low miles. It sits idle for weeks during off season. (A clue perhaps) Is it possible for a sensor to "freeze"? Will probably go to dealer for overnight soon.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 8:46 AM
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If it sits or extended periods, I would check to make sure the EGR is working and not sticking. Also, make sure no mice have eaten through any wiring or vacuum lines.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 1:58 PM
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Final Disposition -- The nose on the starter broke off and flew around, hit the crankshaft position sensor and bent it out of position. New sensor and starter--ALL IS WELL !
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 8:56 AM
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That doesn't happen often. REgardless, I'm glad it's fixed.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 11:04 AM

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