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Old 09-12-2010, 08:01 PM
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My '99 Dakota starts but won't stay running unless I floor the gas? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 09:52 PM
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It sounds like its choking. I had this issue once on a motorcycle. Had a rag stuck in the carb.

Check your air filter isn't plugged with junk.
 
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IAC maybe?
 
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IAC maybe?
thats my first guess, and it's a usual suspect...
 
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Sorry, but what's an IAC?
 
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Idle Air Control Valve (IAC). I had the same issue with my '99 Dakota, replaced the IAC valve ($30ish) at Autozone and it fired right up (and stayed running with no help)!
 
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