Will not idle

Tiny
PALMETTOBILL2
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Sometimes it will idle and sometimes it won't until I give it some gas and hold the pedal a little. Same with it cranking.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 AT 2:04 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would start by cleaning the throttle body as carbon build up in the throttle body will cause stalling.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Are there any codes set?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Roy
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 AT 2:45 PM

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