i felt that replacing the throttle position sensor was pretty easy.
deffinatly easier than changing the plugs out :).
----- Original Message -----
From: <david.clement@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: What might be causing this?
>
> 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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