1994 Dodge Ram Starting/Idling problem. Please help!

Tiny
EMJ2006
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,028 MILES
Ok so I have a 94 Dodge Ram pickup 1500 2wd with a 318 5.2L V8. It was working the night before as normal as it gets. This morning when I go to start it, it turns over but wont start. The thing is though that it starts if I press the gas pedal and it'll only remain started if I continue to hold the gas pedal. When I let go of the gas pedal it shuts off. What could it be? The Idle Air Control Valve? The fuel pump? Please help! The temperature right now is cold, around 20 degrees if that helps any.
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 AT 1:24 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Hi emj2006, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation and selecting us as your auto repair site Feel free to ask questions at anytime and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010

Check and test the coolant temperature sensor and throttle position sensor if both okay clean out and test the idle air control valve its job is to target the idle speed at all times and see what happens
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 AT 3:18 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE