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1990 Dodge Caravan LE Won't Idle :(

 
Dodge Appreciator Dodge Appreciator
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/06
Posted: 06/30/06
08:55 AM

Hi. Thanks for looking at my question. First, I have a 1990 Dodge Caravan LE with only 63,000 original miles (I'm proud). But .... it won't idle!  I have to continually press the gas pedal to make sure the rpm's stay around 800 to 1000 so the engine won't stop.  Would anyone know why this might be happening?  I know a couple of parts that might be necessary to replace, but I hate to pay $$$ for parts that might not solve the problem. The parts are:  Throttle Position Sensor  and/or
AIS motor. Again, thanks for your consideration and help.

Oh, forgot - My Cruise Control is not working either.  I was told that it "probably" needs a "speed control sensor" - a part that is on top of the transmission. Any suggestions?  Thanks so very much.

Jerry  

 
myvanhasproblems myvanhasproblems
New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 07/02/06
05:09 PM

well i had an 88 mini ram van with the same engine and a similar problem with my carbourator. now i dont know weither yours has a carb or is injection i would think injection so i can only think of 2 things ur injectors r plugged or ur getting bad gas. if ur injectors r plugged u will have to push on the gas to keep the gas going at a higher rate to get it through the clogged injector.  

 

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