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I can start and run my truck but I need to keep a slight pressure on the throttle. I plow my yard and back my truck into it's parking spot and as soon as I let off the throttle it stalls. I had the crank sensor replaced a while back and it has acted this way since shortly after that. I didn't want to start replacing sensors until I got some advice from the forum members. TIA for any help offered
I can start and run my truck but I need to keep a slight pressure on the throttle. I plow my yard and back my truck into it's parking spot and as soon as I let off the throttle it stalls. I had the crank sensor replaced a while back and it has acted this way since shortly after that. I didn't want to start replacing sensors until I got some advice from the forum members. TIA for any help offered
What brand crank sensor? Do you have a scanner that can see basic data?
I have had battery problems in the past and found that this truck acts funny if the battery isn't 100%. I bought a used battery and I have to charge it if the truck sits for a week or more so I suspect that battery is marginal at best.
I don't know the exact brand of sensor but I am 100% sure it wasn't a Mopar sensor. I don't have a scanner.
Originally Posted by Johnboy52
I have had battery problems in the past and found that this truck acts funny if the battery isn't 100%. I bought a used battery and I have to charge it if the truck sits for a week or more so I suspect that battery is marginal at best.
Many folks here have trouble with non-MOPAR crank sensors. Batteries can also cause problems with these trucks as they rely on electronics. Here is what I would do in your situation. Buy a new battery, Walmart actually sells good batteries. (Reference