Re: Very Very Weird Problem

From: srp@cox.net
Date: Wed Jan 12 2005 - 10:56:01 EST


Try a new TPS, or IAC--- maybe clean the throttle body for a change? (on the inside)... Vacuum leak most likely...

Fix that loose nut behind the steering wheel yet?

8^0

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> From: Gary Hedlin <garyhedlin@sbcglobal.net>
> Date: 2005/01/12 Wed AM 02:20:33 EST
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Very Very Weird Problem
>
>
> I need some serious help with my 98! Since the 05 is in the shop, I've had
> to drive the 98 last week & this week. The trouble started on Friday....
> When the truck is in park and running, the engine will rev up to 3k when I
> hit the brake. Since I had the problem before, I replaced the brake switch,
> but this time it didn't solve the problem. So tonight I go to a gas station
> to get some smokes.....I pull in, put it in park, kill the headlights, and
> leave it run while I go in. When I get out, I turn on the headlights and
> the SOB revs up to 3k again, WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE BRAKE! Then when it
> goes down to idle I just put it into drive, then hit the brake....doesn't do
> it.
>
> So I'm just wondering what the hell this can be?? I'm getting the feeling
> either the truck is po'ed at me for getting the 05, or I'm in for an
> electrical nightmare.
>
> Any ideas????
>
>
> --
>
> Gary Hedlin
> www.garyhedlin.com
> 2005 Dakota SLT CC 4.7 5spd
> 1998 Dakota Sport RC 3.9
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