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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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What is the stock idle speed on a 2001 durango, 5.9L? I do not see it in my haynes manual, owners manual, or on the underhood labels. New Durango owner here, thanks.
 

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Mine floats 400/500 rpm, should be around that area
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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my ram is about 1000 cold, 600 warm.
assuming no other problems - idle speed is controlled by Idle Air Control (IAC), a tempermental little control valve on the back of the throttle body.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Hmmm... Maybe it's time for me to change the IAD. Mopar wanted $90.00!!! AZ went for $36.00. Guess which one I'm gonna go for?...LOL...
 
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Hmmm... Maybe it's time for me to change the IAD. Mopar wanted $90.00!!! AZ went for $36.00. Guess which one I'm gonna go for?...LOL...
Mopar..... Az
 
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Originally Posted by Duranged408
Mopar..... Az
I assume you know something about this, Captain?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks, just wanted to make sure it wasnt too low, mine idles a bit over 500, almost feels like a tiny bit of cam lope.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Could be spark plugs.


Mopar is better but each to their own.
 
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