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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 12:30 AM
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Truck Idles from 1500 to 2000 RPM when I start it. goes up and down. Once i hold the gas in for awhile it goes to normal which is like 800 RPM. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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you need to clean the iac or replace it along with a good throttle body cleaning, they get carbon build up
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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What he said...plus, while you're cleaning your throttle body, make sure the spring lever isn't gunked up or broken, in addition to making sure that the throttle body "flapper" closes all the way.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 03:17 AM
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From what I have heard this is pretty common among dodge Dakotas. I have read it isn't a problem but I have also read you can clean what the guy said above me to help
 
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks to all above. It was just a little dirty. Clean it up today lets see what happens.
 
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