1997 Plymouth Voyager idle dies

TNGUYEN7724

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1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
254,000 MILES

Hi I just bought a 97 plymouth voyages& when I start it. It starts right up but when I let go of the gas it dies. I try cleaning the throttle body but still the same. What should I be looking for? Should I be looking for mess up relay, fuel pump, or some kind of sensor

Sunday, September 15th, 2013 AT 6:24 PM

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
34,330 POSTS

Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.

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Sunday, September 15th, 2013 AT 9:52 PM