blackedout-is that all you did was put different gas in???? im in the military so all the gas i get is on base, so im not sure, i put it in my honda all the time and my honda runs excellent. so idk... but DRY GAS??? whats that

 

*another update* ok, i took some of the other guys' opinion and replaced the battery, however even though it was checked OK i still replaced it... and the outcome seemed to be ok, it seems it DOES run better but it still sputters when i stop... ALSO, i sprayed down some vacuum lines while it was running to see if MAYBE there was a leak, and I had no hits on that. i DID reset the PCM, and im still having some problems... anyone else have some idea's?!?

could there possibly be mosture in the gas tank? or something with the fuel like blackedout said? im running out of options and my military pay is NOT enough to be waisting haha... so any idea's are greatly appreciated!!! thanks everyone

 

my brother works at a dealership with a mechanic who has 30yrs experience at dodge, he said to replace the Idle Air Control Motor... my brother passed that on to me and i told him i replaced the idle air control VALVE, my question is are those the same thing?!? i keep hearing yes, and than no!!! im looking online right now for a motor and am only finding aftermarket performance parts. if anyone knows any info on this and a parts store online i can look up for it that's be awesome!!! thanks

 

the IAC and the idle air control valve are the same thing, its a little motor that controls a plunger in the back of the throttle body to adjust the air flow at idle

 

great thank you for clarrifying that for me!

 

np man, thats what we are here for

 

Clean the Throttle Body completely while your messing with it. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ttle-body.html


Then reset the PCM. Here's instructions at the first of the thread: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ine-light.html

 

I have a 02' Dodge van with simular problem. Frist off this van was bought Ebay and was totally missrepresented. It had a service engine lihgt on that it was advertised as not having and gear indicator on dash dose not work all the time, and when it dose it is erratic. service engine light was 02 senser in front of catalitic converter. Replaced it hoooked battery back up started van code was cleared and no service engine light. Put van in reverse to back out of shed and it cut off. Shift to drive works fine. idel in neutral dose not help. drive it for short while reverse works fine. I have cleaned throtlle body, replaced IDAC motor and have checked battery. Any help would be appreceated

 

try posting in the van section, they will be better able to help you out

 

yeah my truck would turn on, then go under the idol and completly shut off, no sputter and no power what so ever. i put some dry gas in cause it went bad it was old winter gas, i put like 15 bucks in which is 5 gallons in NY and some more dry gas and shook my truck to mix it a little and now it runs fine, just check it, you could have gotten moister in there somehow weather its humid or rain or even snow that had melted and somehow got inside.