2000 Dakota starts but dies without throttle
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2000 Dakota starts but dies without throttle
I have a 2000 Dakota quad cab, 5.9L V8. The other day I was driving and it died while at a stop light. I was able to start it again, but it would just die immediately unless I had the throttle on giving it gas (basically wont idle at all). It had about a 1/4 tank of gas, so it's not out. About the 3rd or 4th time I did this, the check engine light came on temporarily as well as "check gauges", but then went off. I ended up having to get a tow home and I can't get it to a parts store to get it scanned and check if there is a code or not.
Based on the symptoms, I'm thinking it could be a vacuum leak, fuel filter, fuel pump or MAP sensor. My question is, are there any tests I can do to help narrow it down? Or is there something else I'm not thinking of?
Thanks in advance!
Based on the symptoms, I'm thinking it could be a vacuum leak, fuel filter, fuel pump or MAP sensor. My question is, are there any tests I can do to help narrow it down? Or is there something else I'm not thinking of?
Thanks in advance!
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Ok, couple possibilities then.
First one is easy: Dirty throttle body. Take it off, clean it, put it back on. All done. The IAC well likes to get choked with crap, and therefore, it stops working properly.
Second one isn't so easy..... Might be a failing PCM, or IAC. Getting the codes read would help here...... But, if you have a volt meter, you can check the connector for the IAC. There is four wires in there, with the ignition on, two of them should show 12 volts.
First one is easy: Dirty throttle body. Take it off, clean it, put it back on. All done. The IAC well likes to get choked with crap, and therefore, it stops working properly.
Second one isn't so easy..... Might be a failing PCM, or IAC. Getting the codes read would help here...... But, if you have a volt meter, you can check the connector for the IAC. There is four wires in there, with the ignition on, two of them should show 12 volts.
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