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Old Oct 24, 2007
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My check engine light came on ... it runs fine but when idling, for the first few seconds, it hunts for the right rpm.

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IAC? Vacuum leak? MAF?
 
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hahahaa i forgot to mention that this is happening to my 1999 dodge dakota
 
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what does IAC stand for?
 
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idle air controller
 
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thanks guys, i'll check it out and see what happens. The more help the better
 
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Would a bad O2 sensor do this?
 
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I don't think so... How many miles are on it? V6 or V8?
 
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go to autozone and get the code read they will tell you what is wrong with it.
 
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maby its jus cause its a dodge??
 
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Once the engine is warm I believe the 02s are a factor that the PCM takes into account.

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it is a 318 V8 with only 119kms. i live in saskatchewan canada and do not have an auto zone nearby
 
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i have asked around at local part stores and no one scannes for free
 
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