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Old Nov 24, 2025
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rough idle

Started yesterday, truck cranks great idles for about 30 seconds and shuts off, Cranks back right away with the same results. I have looked and unable to spot any ripped vacum lines or anything out of the ordinary. It is a 4.0, 4x4, with auto trans. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Forgot to add the truck is not throwing any codes, It is a 2011 with 130,000miles. the cats were replaced on it about a year ago and it was tuned with new plugs and wire at that time, Thanks in advance
 

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Old Nov 25, 2025
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does it run ok if driving, is it just an idle issue, low RPM.
 
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Malfunctioning IAC valve?
Packed Air Filter? (unlikely)
Nealy plugged fuel filter?
Screwed up/broken/worn TPS? (it is a plastic part)

Could a worn/neglected MAF sensor deliver these symptoms?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2025
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it starts and runs maybe 30 seconds and stops. It will not stay running when you try to move it. I have changed everything except the Tps.
 
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Maybe the PCV valve is out of its gromet (or the gromet itself is busted) or the L shaped run to the intake is cracked.
The PCV line is made of hard plastic pipe and 90* rubber elbows.
From the PCV valve, follow the hard plastic pipe to the right (across the back of the engine) then forward.
Several lines are vacuum sourced there.
 
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The pvc valve may be a option, I was going to check it today but it has rained off and on all day. Thanks for all the suggestions and i will try and check that tomorrow.
 
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