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dodgeidle
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2/20/2007
11:39:07
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 Subject: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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My 98 dak 5.2L sat for a while (~2 months) unused.
This morning I had to charge the battery to get it started. It wouldn't start unless I had my foot lightly on the gas. And it won't idle unless I had the foot lightly on the gas.
THe battery is charged now, but it won't idle.
Any suggestions???
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dodgeidle
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
11:41:12
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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BTW, I scanned the computer for codes and didn't find any.
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dodgeidle
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
11:43:26
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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ALmost forgot, the truck had new plugs, distributor cap, rotor, & wires installed six or 8 months ago.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
11:59:00
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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i takes a while for the pcm to relearn the idle. i would have that battery load tested. a weak battery will cause a rough/no idle.
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little jer
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
12:53:01
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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daddio is right. I had the EXACT same problem as you in both of my Dodges. After new batteries problem disappeared. Low voltage from battery will cause problems with computer and idle and fuel settings.
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dodgeidle
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
12:56:33
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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Thanks.
Do I have to reset the PCM? I did that once when I changed coils some time back, but forgot how.
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dodgeidle
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
12:58:54
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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OK< I just re-read your posts. Since I bought this truck used a year ago I have no idea how old the battery is and they don't last forever. It seems like it should hold a charge better than it is. I'm going to get a battery as it just might be on it's last legs.
Thanks little jer and daddio!
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2007
15:15:55
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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to make sure that the baattery is good or not you should have it load tested. Otherwise you could be changing it for nothing. some batteries last a long time. i still have the original battery in my '00 QC. 7 yrs old last month and it's still kickin'.
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little jer
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2007
09:39:10
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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Do you live in AZ. daddio? Cold is one of the battery's worst enemies. A battery in a cold climate will usually go before the same battery in a warmer climate. I live in OR. and have replaced 2 batteries in my 99' Dak.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2007
10:11:32
| RE: 98 dak 5.2l won't idle
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AZ , nope. The deep south. South Central,LA(the state, not the city)
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Ky_man
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2007
17:25:57
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Well, it could possibly be flooded. Did you
ever think about that?
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little jer
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2007
18:10:22
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from his description it doesn't sound like flooding. If it was flooded it wouldn't start at all.
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dodgeidle
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2007
09:59:37
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UPDATE
New battery fixed it. The old batter was significantly smaller than the OEM size (which is what I just purchased) and no doubt had a lower rating for CCA.
Thanks everyone!
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2007
10:45:22
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glad to hear your up and running again.
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