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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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My 94 Ram 1500 is idling really low at normal temp. It is a manual tranny and seems to run fine when driving. However, when I slow down or hold the clutch in while moving, the rpms drop to 0 and the vehicle stalls on most occasions. Can anyone help me with this issue? I can not figure out how to change the idle speed. I suspect that spark plugs would be the issue. I have pulled a few out and they seem fine but will probably replace them all anyway. It seems to be getting enough fuel...so i am thinking electrical.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Could be a bad cat. It is stalling out when it is not under load.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

You cannot change the idle speed, the IAC sensor and PCM control the idle. The IAC is a relatively cheap replacement, if you want to try that fix before moving onto more expensive possibilities. They have been known to go faulty on occasion.
 
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