Hello I have a 97 dodge ram ss/t and my truck will sometimes just shut off, I have 108k on the odometer and after it shuts off it will start right up. I have NO idea what it is, it has happened to me like 5 times so far but has'nt happened for awhile. Also what is the correct idle? Thanks Dodgeforum. Email me at dodgesst05@aol.com

 

Dirty IAC, its in the back of the throttle body and from reading around here its a common problem.

I just cleaned mine recently and cleared up any idle issues i was having. Here is a link that has pictures of one removed.

Link ---> https://dodgeforum.com/m_688825/mpag.../tm.htm#688825

Good luck.

If that dont fix then were here to continue to help.

Edit: Ahah! found the steps and stuff.

How to Clean the IAC Solenoid: [ul][*]

Remove the Air Hat from the Throttle Body

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Disconnect the sensor harness from the IAC Solenoid (Rear of Throttle Body)

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Remove the two Torx-25 Screws

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Remove the IAC Solenoid (Be careful not to lose the rubber O-Ring)

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Spray some Carb/TB Cleaner in the IAC port on the Throttle Body and let it sit

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Spray some Carb/TB Cleaner on the tip of the IAC Solenoid and wipe clean (Do NOT forcefully twist or push the plunger - You will damage the Solenoid. Wipe very gently.)

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Spray a little bit more Carb/TB Cleaner in the IAC port on the Throttle Body and wipe clean with a thin/lint-free rag

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Reinstall the IAC Solenoid (Make sure you don't lose the rubber gasket on the solenoid)

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Reinstall the sensor connector and airhat

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Start the engine and let idle for about 1 minute.

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Crank Position Sensor ... read how it fixed the exact same problem you're having here: https://dodgeforum.com/m_502445/tm.htm

 

Didnt see the start right up part, but my friend had the problem where it wouldnt idle it would die out, small amount of gas then it would chug and spin back up come down and stall out, basicly had to keep it idling manually...