Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 not idle?

I concur with Fclester, I experienced the exact same symptoms with my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 w/5.2l V8… it ran great then I killed the battery. After charging it back up, the truck would not idle. I consulted the Oracle of Google and after much research, I did the same as Jack B Nimble and poof, truck works perfectly again.

What to do if your truck won’t idle?

If your truck won’t idle, replace the Throttle Position Sensor. While you have your torx screwdriver out, change or at least clean the Idle Air Control also, mine was all gunked up. Both components cost me $60 total from Advance Auto Parts.

What does it mean when a Dodge Ram stops running?

Dodge Ram stalls or idles rough refers to when the Dodge Ram idles erratically, and in some cases, stops running as a result. This video details the 8 reasons why a Dodge Ram truck will idle rough or stall.

Why is the Check Engine light on on my Dodge Ram?

If you don’t own a service manual for your car and want to troubleshoot this yourself, buy/borrow one, it’s an incredibly valuable tool. If the engine was overhauled/rebuilt, then the problem it probably with the air intake, vacuum system, or exhaust system and not the engine itself. Is the check engine light on?

Is there a problem with my Dodge Ram?

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram has an intermittent idle problem. When started it will immediately die. I have to give it some gas to keep it running. After I drive for a while, from 3 to 5 minutes, it will idle again.

Why does my Dodge Ram battery keep failing?

In all probability it is the TPS. They have been reported to have a nasty habit of malfunctioning when the battery is jumped. Particularly in the 2000 Dodge Ram for some reason. Not sure why. I ended up replacing the TPS and the resolved the issue. – Jack B Nimble May 5 ’14 at 18:31 I suspect your alternator or your battery or both are failing.

Why is my Dodge Ram not running properly?

Particularly in the 2000 Dodge Ram for some reason. Not sure why. I suspect your alternator or your battery or both are failing. Since your car needs both fuel and spark to keep the engine running it is possible that, unless you’re revving up, the fuel pump and all the other electrical components are not getting enough juice to make the grade.

Is there a problem with my 1997 Dodge Ram?

1997 Dodge Ram, 4×4, 5.2L. Vehicle runs fine in park. Shift to reverse or drive on idle and engine hesitates and shutdown. Replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor and ignition coil. the problem continued.

What kind of problem does my Dodge Ram have?

Howdy, Currently my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with somewhere in the low 200k is giving me a rather puzzling mystery. Having sat all winter, and only moved once or twice this summer, She has developed a issues with idle.

What causes a Dodge Ram 1500 to stall?

Re dodge ram 1500 most times that put gas in it stalled with in a few yards to a few miles. I left it with a mechanic for several weeks. He fixed the problem. It was the roll over valve that’s cast into the gas tank. Dodge has redesigned this item twice and the whole tank has to be changed to replace it.