2000 Dodge Dakota Truck does not idle.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
179,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE 111
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When starting the truck it cranks up and dies as if it is not idling. If you keep your foot on the gas pedal it runs but as soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal it dies. You can re-start it a couple of times then it will run normally. It has happened a couple of times. Any ideas as to what is causing this? Thanks.
Jan 18, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad idle air control valve or throttle position sensor. Has the check engine light come on?
Jan 20, 2010 at 6:58 AM
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MIKE 111
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No check engine light, but now oil pressure gauge is jumping on acceleration.
Jan 20, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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