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idle problems

Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Hi im new to the dodge "gas" community. Ive always ran there diesel trucks and still do today. I am looking at buying a 95 318. I was told the truck had a problem idling. Just curious to what the problems could be? Thank you for all the help...
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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it could be anything, and it varies a little between cold idle and warm idle, but the most common problems are -

weak battery disrupts idle signal.
bad idle air control (IAC) $50.
bad throttle position sensor (TPS) $50.
needs tune up.
bad gas
vacuum leak
injector problems
O2 (warm idle only)
map sensor or temp sensor.
cracked head or blown head gasket. this is why some trucks are for sale.
 
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