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Old 07-20-2012 | 05:50 PM
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Hey guys I have a 2000 ram 1500 with the 5.9 l. I need help figuring out why my truck idles at about 590-615 rpm, when it should be 700-800. I have tried iac and tps. Neither have fixed it. It's only at idle but I do notice when driving when I hit the accelerator it sounds like a vacuum leak, but can't seem to find one. The dealer scanned the.computer yesterday and said there was a o2 sensor stuck for about 15 seconds. But I don't know if that couldbe th
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 05:56 PM
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When I say vacuum I mean it sounds.like a bunch of air escaping from somewhere
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 06:15 PM
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Why do you think it should idle so high?? Mime idles between 570 and 610
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 07:41 PM
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Mine idles below 700 when fully warm.....
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 08:21 PM
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Yea according to my bulldog it will jump around when warm but wont get close to 700 except when cold. Usually stays about 610 or so
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 10:44 PM
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mine stays at 600 as well.. I didnt think it was strange at all.
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 12:03 AM
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If you hear a vacuum leak when accelerating, check your plenum....
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 08:32 AM
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It idles rough
 




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