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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I need some help here. This morning my Ram would not start. The motor turns over but no start, the only way I could get it to fire was to apply slight gas pedal pressure, as long as I hold the pedal down it will run the second I release the pedal the motor dies. I am sure someone here can point me in the right direction.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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the trottle is completely closed not allowin any air in so when u press the gas a lil it gives it air to fire, when i replaced my engine mine was doing that just had to adjust the trottle body cable to leave it open just a hair and it runs fine
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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welcome to df.
probably the IAC not opening up and allowing air to bypass the closed throttle plates.
i'd recommend either a SMP brand or Mopar brand. i had a lot of bad luck with Autozone and Advance.
IAC is on the back side of throttle body, 2 #25 torx screws.
don't forget the o-ring.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_1115686/tm.htm
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: dhvaughan

welcome to df.
probably the IAC not opening up and allowing air to bypass the closed throttle plates.
i'd recommend either a SMP brand or Mopar brand. i had a lot of bad luck with Autozone and Advance.
IAC is on the back side of throttle body, 2 #25 torx screws.
don't forget the o-ring.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_1115686/tm.htm


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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks for the input, I will do the IAC today.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks for the help. The new IAC took care of the problem, started right up...Now to track down those vacum leaks
 
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