2001 Dodge Ram Idle

Tiny
HUNTED77
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
Seems like when it starts to get a little cold out my truck idles high even after the engine warms up.
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 AT 11:08 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? THere is a temp sensor that determines how rich or lean the fuel mixture needs to be based on ambient temp. If it is bad, it could cause this type of a problem.
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 12:23 AM
Tiny
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No check engine light
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
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Without a code, it is a guessing game until the light comes on or the part finally goes. At this point, I feel it has something to do with the temp sensor, but I don't want you to start throwing money into parts until I am sure. Keep running it to see if the light eventually comes on. IF it doesn't and the problem gets worse, let me know.
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 3:40 PM

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