I agree with Gabriel on this. It was a common occurance on the Daytona's that I
had. Almost as effective but without removing the TB is to spray the cleaner it
the bypass port above the throttle blade. It will get most of the crud off the
idle control motor.
If that does not take care of the problem it could also be a throttle position
sensor going bad. No easy fix here, you will have to replace it. Again it's on
the throttle body opposite side from the throttle linkage.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <IAEKLJFEBEMGODNFJMDACEJICAAA.gcouriel@bellsouth.net>,
gcouriel@bellsouth.net ("Gabriel Couriel") writes:
>
>
> you need to clean the IAC sensor. it is in the back of the TB, and is
> secured by two bolts. take it out, spray it with TB cleaner. gently wipe
> off the crud after you spray it. dry it with one of those computer air
> cans. reinstall it. you'll see the idle becomes less eratic.
>
> Gabriel Couriel
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Phillip
> Batson
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 11:18 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: What might be causing this?
>
>
>
> I noticed today when I got to work and parked, I let
> the engine run a couple of minutes while I was
> preparing to go into the building, and it kept
> dropping to ~500rpm then move up to ~700rpm then back
> down again. It did it a few times before it evened
> out.
>
> I know its time to change the plugs and do my oil
> again, but could that be the cause? Just wondering if
> I need to possibly look into changing plug wires,
> distributor etc. I've got about 55k on it now. I've
> been changing the plugs every 10-15k.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
> =====
> Phil
> 2000 4x4 CC 4.7L
>
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