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97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
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01/14/13 06:18 PM
01/14/13 06:18 PM
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I started my truck this morning to let it warm up for about 10min (6* outside). when i took off to get to the stop sign it died (half block) Everytime i started it it would again die. To get to work (4mi) I had to power brake it at every stop. Did the same thing after work (22*). I have about a 1/4tank of gas and havent bought any since early december. After work I put in a bottle of heet in and drove it about 10 miles. Still dies at idle. Does anyone have any suggestions? It runs great with no stumbles as long as my foot is on the accelerator. Is there maybe a sensor or something that could be bad? Only code it read off was for battery disconnect. Thanks Eric
"Think of all the Ford owners who will someday want an automobile." John Dodge
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: Fat_Mike]
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01/14/13 07:00 PM
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And after you put some gas in it, if it still does it, remove the throttle boddy and IAC sensor---the one on the front thats held in by two torx screws---and with a can of carb cleaner and a rag, some Q-tips and what ever else that is not sharp and pointy (no metal picks to damage surfaces), clean the throttle body out real good until it looks new. Then soak the rag and wipe the pointy tip of the IAC motor untill it is clean. reset the computer by disconeccting the battery.
Before you put it on, look down into the intake to see if there is a wet oily film on the bottom. If it is, your plenum gasket on the bottom of the intake is leaking and needs to be replaced.
Reinstall the throttle body and hopefully it should cure the issue. If not, my next question would be when was the last time it had a full tune up.
Outcast Dodge guy.
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: dogdays]
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01/14/13 09:35 PM
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Ok thanks guys. I will try your suggestions. The truck had a tune up when I bought it in 2011. It only has Id say 6k miles on it since.
"Think of all the Ford owners who will someday want an automobile." John Dodge
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: Biggie]
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01/15/13 09:32 AM
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how old is the battery? when mine in my '96 had a weak cell and pulled under 11V with a load, it would not idle
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: 85_Ram_4speed]
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01/16/13 06:21 PM
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Finally got around to pulling the iac off. Cleaned it and the hole it sits in out with qtips, shop rag and carb cleaner. Also cleaned up the battery terminals. Truck fired up and kept running so I think we got it. Thanks again for all the suggestions!
"Think of all the Ford owners who will someday want an automobile." John Dodge
57 dodge sierra wagon 03 chrysler 300m 10 dodge charger
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: patrick]
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01/16/13 08:31 PM
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how old is the battery? when mine in my '96 had a weak cell and pulled under 11V with a load, it would not idle
^^^ I've had same problem. Battery was good enough to start it. But too weak. Replaced and cured it's dying problem. Good luck!
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: Biggie]
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02/02/13 06:46 PM
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Ok so my truck wont stay at idle again so this week I will pull the tb off and clean it like i was suppose to before. Just wanting to know if there are any gaskets that will need to be replaced aswell. Want to get the job done right this time lol
"Think of all the Ford owners who will someday want an automobile." John Dodge
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Re: 97 ram 1500 4wd with 5.9 dies at idle
[Re: dogdays]
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02/03/13 02:23 AM
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Yup, sounds like an Idle Air Control valve (IAC) is hanging up. It's not a sensor.i agree seen this many times clean up the iac R.
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