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Old 10-06-2009, 10:20 PM
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Default 01' 4cyl Dakota Idles Very High

Replaced TPS with new one, did not work, followed all "re-calibration" procedures throughout various Dodge forums, did not work. Do not see any unhooked VAC hoses. Truck worked fine until this morning. No error codes. Q1 - Can a transmission issue cause this (have not experienced any but only started reving high this morning as I park on a grade and I double checked to make sure if I was on 1st and engine was off...truck sort of "slipped" could something have loosened----sorry, dumb question). Q2 - Can Joe Blo mechanic reset the TPS? Have not tried O2 or MAP sensors and would not even begin to know where they are.

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Old 10-07-2009, 10:26 AM
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Sounds like TPS was the best place to start. I was having the same problem (engine idle high) with my 4.7L but it didn't have anything to do with the transmission. I was able to rest my TPS following some instructions found on the forum. If I remember right it basically involves disconnecting the battery, turning the key on for a bit, then hook the battery back up. It will take a few miles before the computer adjusts to your driving habits but everything worked fine for me after that. Maybe someone else will have another suggestion.
 
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it'll be your MAP sensor, located on the drivers side of your TB.
 



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