Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L V8 dying when idle. Need Help!

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Aug 13, 2016 | 01:24 PM
  #1  
My pickup has been dying when it idles and RPM's are jumping everywhere. Have a feeling it's a sensor just not familiar with any of them. Anyone have similar problems?
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Aug 13, 2016 | 01:26 PM
  #2  
IAC probably. Clean the throttle body while your at it.
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Aug 13, 2016 | 02:23 PM
  #3  
That doesn't really help.
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Aug 13, 2016 | 02:46 PM
  #4  
Idle air control valve. It controls idle. Attached to the throttle body.
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Aug 13, 2016 | 03:09 PM
  #5  
Download the service manual, always the first step.
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Aug 13, 2016 | 07:41 PM
  #6  
Quote: That doesn't really help.
Googled would have helped you find it in 3 seconds.

Take off your air hat
Its on the backside of the throttle body
Need a t-15 or t-10 torx screw bit to take out the two screws that hold it in.
If its anything besides squeaky clean brass, take brake clean or similar and spray up the nipple. Wipe gently till clean with a rag being very careful not to push the nipple back in. Reinstall and done.
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Aug 13, 2016 | 08:40 PM
  #7  
Leave the battery disconnected while you are cleaning it. PCM will relearn it.
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