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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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I recall reading a post on here several months back (not sure by who) that mentioned some wiring around the AC dryer area (PCM wiring I guess) under the hood on the passenger side having problems due to moisture from the AC dryer.

Again I'm going by vague memory but I think whoever wrote it suspected it may have been the cause of their stalling problem. Maybe someone else remembers the post. Might be worth looking at anyway. I've been meaning to check mine. My truck has stalled a handful of times since I've owned it, but so far not enough to set me off.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Hmmm Ill look into that... I already cleaned the throttle body / IACV and all that.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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What spark plugs did you use in the tuneup?

I'd say battery as well would be the most likely cause. I am not sure how the 4.7L HO acts when an oxygen sensor is faulty, but in a 4.7L Durango or 5.2L/5.9L Ram, a bad precat O2 sensor would cause that as well. 59xxx is a little low of mileage for one of those to be out of whack, so I wouldn't worry about them yet.

And no, before you ask, a bad O2 sensor will not necessarily throw a code.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eimer123
Sounds like a dirty carb, or stuck pcv valve. Both simple to check
carb? whats that?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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It doesnt have a carb... and I didnt even bother putting o2 sensors into the equation yet due to it being low mileage and im not smelling any weird smells. I used Champion Copper plugs. Not platinum.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zombifyd
Yea mine does that during the winter right when I pull away after starting. I just learned to let it warm up a minute and its good to go.
I start mine, jump in and drive away, All winter long leaving work, in below freezing temps. Not a single problem, quess im lucky lol
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Grr sorry guys, I am stuck in motorcycle mode right now lol.

I meant dirty throttle body
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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I cleaned that throttle body. my girlfriends dads does the same thing, and i know someone i work with whos does it also, i wonder if its something with the engine. i dont mind turning it on and waiting 30-60 seconds, but id like to find out why it stalls.
 
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