96 Dakota 2.5 stalls when stop giving gas
Starts ok, revs ok when giving gas. But as soon as I take my foot off the gas, it dies. I disconnected the fuel line at the fuel rail, and when the fuel pump is energized fuel comes out with pressure. So it is getting fuel, and it has spark since the engine turns....any tips on what to look for?
Been doing some research, I am going to take the IAC and clean it up. Should probably take the Throttle body and clean it as well. Seem to recall the engine hesitating from time to time, as if it was going to stall, would give it more gas then it would be ok. I'll post my results.
Last edited by 96dakotaaz; Apr 11, 2013 at 10:14 PM.
Fixed!! I replaced the IAC with a new one, and it is running great! It even sounds different, stronger. And indication that it needed to be cleaned or replaced was the fact that at low idle it felt as if it was going to stall.
The new part cost me $50 dls. I was just going to clean the old one but it was pretty nasty, so I just went ahead and bought a new one for my piece of mind. Man, what a difference it makes. Here is a pic of what the part looks like, very similar to this how to: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-r...n-the-iac.html
Very easy to do. Should probably be done if it has never been cleaned or replaced before.
The new part cost me $50 dls. I was just going to clean the old one but it was pretty nasty, so I just went ahead and bought a new one for my piece of mind. Man, what a difference it makes. Here is a pic of what the part looks like, very similar to this how to: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-r...n-the-iac.html
Very easy to do. Should probably be done if it has never been cleaned or replaced before.
Last edited by 96dakotaaz; Apr 13, 2013 at 01:14 AM.


