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Old 06-11-2010, 11:38 PM
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Okay so I have a 2003 Dodge Ram with a 4.7 Magnum 105,000 miles. When I am driving the RPMS will fluctuate about 400 to 500 and when I come to a stop it acts like it wants to stall and some times dies. I also noticed that it is running a little warmer than usual but contributed that to the fluctuating RPM's overworking the engine a bit. I took it to the dealership and they said that my air filter need to be changed, he throttle body and injectors were dirty and the Bosch Platnium +2 plugs needed to go. I let them do everything but the plugs and it work fine or a week. Then it started acting up again so I took out the plugs. That helped for about a day. I have check the Idle Air Control Valve and the throttle body positioning sensor, both appear to be fine. Somebody please tell me what is wrong with my truck?
 
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Old 06-12-2010, 01:37 AM
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The 4.7 guys will chime in, any check engine lights or codes coming up, like Map sensor or plugged PCV, good luck and welcome to DF.
 
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Old 06-12-2010, 03:02 AM
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No check engine light at all. Gonna change the PCV Valve tomorrow. Hope that works. Also read something about a camshaft position sensor wonder if that could be the problem.
 
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I am having the same problem with my 2003 Durango 4.7, did you ever figure it out?
 
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Old 09-14-2010, 09:34 AM
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Change the TPS and it will be back to normal.
 



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