dodge ram 1500

2001 DODGE TRUCK
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I have replaced a starter and a altenator for these sympyoms >start truck and it dies unless i give gas at will not stay on .Once i release gas pedal it dies
Mar 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
Mar 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM