Yup...that would be the first item to check - battery could be going south.
Check it with a load-tester as voltage doesn't show you a problem unless one
cell is low. Voltage and Amperage should not go below 11.8-12v /
500-600CCA.
Other options:
(1) IAC Solenoid - Clean it
(2) Reset the PCM (Battery Disconnect to clear out all adaptives)
(3) Try a different gas station on your next tank-full (Fuel formulations
are slightly different in between stations and major brands)
You're not the only one complaining about this problem. Jeeps, Durango's,
Ram's, and quite a few others are having either the same or very simiular
problems.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 7:24 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Start Up/Idle Problem
>
> Have the battery checked and/or charged. My Jeep sits for days at a time
> and the battery charge gets low. If I don't put a charger on it, it will
> act just like you described.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Well, I'm still having some problems with my Dak when I start it
> > up. So, I'm
> > looking for a little input/help from the DML. Here is what
> > happens and what
> > I've done so far to correct the problem.
> >
> > When you start my truck after it has been sitting, it does not
> > idle up. The
> > RPMs are only at about 800. Also, if it is cold out, the truck
> > will not stay
> > running. When it is cold, it basically fires up and then idles right
back
> > down and will cut off unless you keep your foot on the accelerator. As a
> > side note, my truck does not get driven every day. Also, after
> > the truck has
> > run, when you start it up it idles up like it is suppose to.
> >
> > Based on some information from the DML, I replaced the coolant
temperature
> > sensor. At first, I thought that this may have worked, but it was back
to
> > doing it again in about a week or two.
> >
> > I replaced the throttle body temperature sensor. Same deal, no luck.
> >
> > So, has anyone else had this problem? Also, any ideas on a fix?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Garret
> > 1997, 4x4, cc, v8
> > http://garretl.tripod.com
> >
>
>
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