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Old 01-18-2008, 07:07 PM
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hey i have a 03 ram quadcab 5.7 hemi today i went to start it but it wouldn't so i gave it some gas and it started but once i let off the gas it sputtered out when i tried it again it started but died down three times and cut off does anyone have any ideas i'm thinking egr valve/throttle control sensor my buddy is bringing his diagnostic computer tomorrow i'm just trying to get some more opinions.
 
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So it will crank and not idle? It will run as long as you are giving it gas? If so it sounds like a throttle position sensor or a idle air control motor....
 



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