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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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I don't have a engine light. the truck when shifting or down at idle with seach for idle (bounce between 500-1200 rpm) sometimes clears out when accelerate or have to turn off and restart to clear. happening alot in last 2 days.
03 ram 5.7 with 118000.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I would start be cleaning the throttlebody. If it has enough buildup, the blade can be sticking in it.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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I recently had the same problem. It was very intermittent. I cleaned the throttle body, replaced the IAC, full tune up and it still did the same thing. Finally I replaced the throttle position sensor and problem solved. Idles perfectly now. $34 at AutoZone. I never had any codes.
 

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