How do I fix an irratic idle?

Tiny
DAKOTATRUCK04
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  • 2004 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 130,000 MILES
I have a V8 engine and when starting in the morning the idle will increase to 1500 and down to 700 rpm. The idle will to do this until the engine warms.
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 3:54 PM

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Tiny
DRCRANKNWRENCH
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  • 3,380 POSTS
The first thing to do would be to go to an Auto Zone ro Advance Auto and get the trouvle codes pulled.
That will help tremendously in tracking down the source of the problem.

I am giving you a link to a walk through on daignsosing surging idle.

Here is the link;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Let me know if you need anything else.
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Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 8:16 PM

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