truck cuts off at low idle,like truning or stopping

1997 DODGE TRUCK
113,000 MILES
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SKRATCH222
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low idle cut of not on a regular basis,, just once in a while
Oct 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
Oct 26, 2011 at 8:35 PM