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93 dakota stalled oil light came on

Old Jun 6, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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My 93 5.2 decided to stall early this morning and the oil light came on. luckily I was able to throw her in park and restart her no problems. I figure with 110k on her and I am pretty positive she sat for a bit before I got her, things will need to be fixed soon.

I have been hearing about an AIC and a few other things(She idles with a heart beat somewhat low)

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Gonna give her a shot again tonight when I go to work.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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Yes it most likely could be your IAC Idle Air Control valve. Even new out of the box are known to be bad.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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Yeah, the RPMS were hitting down near 300 tonight on the way back home when at a light.My team lead also has had a few dakotas and said it might be the brain(the one near the "Great Splice"[The main computer]) since he had the same issue before. That or the fuel pump. I know I bought a project vehicle, and in no way am I mad. I think curious would be the word.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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The AIC seems like it would be the easiest to try and swap(And least expensive for now) I hope that is all it is.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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My AIC when I took it out. Still idles the same with a new one in :/

Also it has been hitting 300 or so when dropping down. I hope it isn't the ECM :/
 
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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300 is low, but it can be a normal RPM for me it can hit it when warmed up. Has it died with the new one. Also like I said lots of brand new ones are bad, you should have a warranty and exchange it for another one.
 
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