Well, I checked the vaccum lines and the line coming off the TB was cracked.
So I ordered a new one, so we'll see if that helps.
If it doesn't help.... I'm just goanna take it out in the middle of nowhere
and set the SOB on fire! :)
--Gary Hedlin www.garyhedlin.com 2005 Dakota SLT CC 4.7 5spd 1998 Dakota Sport RC 3.9
On 1/12/05 4:51 PM, in article BAY101-DAV1763CD58F3DD318E2D7172D2890@phx.gbl, ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > One thing to remember, there's an idle-up circuit for the throttle control > when you hit the brakes. Ground problem is the most likely culprit. > > - Bernd > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of srp@cox.net > Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:56 AM > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net > Subject: Re: DML: Very Very Weird Problem > > > 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 > > >> >> 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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