I've got a 2001 Dakota extended cab with about 70K. In the past
few weeks, I've noticed some "rough engine running" when I go from
a stop to resuming moving, at a light or stop sign. Just recently, it
will occasionally just die, but I put it back in park, the engine restarts
and I move on with no problem, until the next time I stop.
Things seem OK when I first start up in the mornings. Just wonder
if someone could guide me to a cause and/or solution. There are no
warning lights on the dash when this happens.
TIA.
joe
Chris Thompson - 10 Nov 2006 03:35 GMT
> I've got a 2001 Dakota extended cab with about 70K. In the past
> few weeks, I've noticed some "rough engine running" when I go from
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> joe
shooting from the hip, id say check and make sure the idle control valve
isn't sticking. clean the throttle body up. if it has a EGR (I don't
remember for sure on a 01 sorry) make sure it isn't sticking open.

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Joe Maxwell - 10 Nov 2006 23:07 GMT
Chris-
Thanks much for the start. Much appreciated.
joe
>> I've got a 2001 Dakota extended cab with about 70K. In the past
>> few weeks, I've noticed some "rough engine running" when I go from
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> isn't sticking. clean the throttle body up. if it has a EGR (I don't
> remember for sure on a 01 sorry) make sure it isn't sticking open.