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2000 1500 Sport Only Stays Running when Given Gas?

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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Default 2000 1500 Sport Only Stays Running when Given Gas?

Hi there, I have a 2000 Ram 1500 Sport 5.9L truck, and it has been driving fine for ever. But one day, I try to start it, and it won't start. The only way it will start, is if you give it a little bit of gas, and if you let off the gas, it dies out. It doesn't shake or do anything I guess that it shouldn't seem to be doing. Anyone know what this could be?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Bad Throttle position sensor, or sticking IAC valve. Clean the throttle body first, see if that doesn't help. Do we have a DIY for this in the FAQ Section???
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...x.html#1059605
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Bad Throttle position sensor, or sticking IAC valve. Clean the throttle body first, see if that doesn't help. Do we have a DIY for this in the FAQ Section???
Yes, in the Van section. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-r...n-the-iac.html
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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If only we could pull the doghouse, and have easy access....
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Did the battery die?.....I so it can take a little while for it to idle on its own
 
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