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99 1500 drops in rpm and dies

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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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i started my 99 1500 sport 5.2 and it idles in park and when i put it in drive it dies right away unless i keep it floored. i have no clue what it could be. could anyone help me out
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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POssibly a vacuum leak at the intake manifold or the vacuum hoses?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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oo yeah i forgot it wont start either unless i jump it. so if anyone could help me out id appriciatte it cause i need my truck.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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These trucks need a fully charged good battery to run correctly, I would take the battery and alternator to AutoZone or wherever and have them both checked out.
 
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