2002 Dodge Durango

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CarGurusDec 5, 2012 - My car dies when I let off the gas - I have a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT, I bought a month ago. I noticed it had a slow start but it still started and ran fin... ... Also, the oil pressure was high until it could idle by itself then it was back to normal. ... sometimes if you give it more gas it stays running but now it won't ...

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CarGurusApr 12, 2011 - dodge dakota idling and dying - My dakota will start then idle down and die. I can pump the gas and it will stay running but if i hold the peddle down or . ... thatdies on me at stop signs and when I take my foot off the gas pedal. .... and truck pops..misses and runs like crap and wont stay on unless i give it gas, ...

Truck starts but won't stay running...?? - Dodge Dakota Forum

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Aug 9, 2003 - 21 posts - ‎20 authors

Our 2001 Durango would start and die immediately unless I really got on the gas and kept it revved up. It also would start right back up.) Once it warmed up, it would then idle normally. The fix was to get a new battery. The old one was (apparently) not holding the voltage high enough to make the electronics and sensors happy when the vehicle was first started.

Head gasket most likely. If you drove it too long while hot, the heads may have warped. It's gonna be expensive.

Sounds like the mass air flow sensor or the air intake temperature sensor. Sometimes just wiping out the throttle body/air intake can make all the difference

Good Luck and Happy Motoring

First off, how new is your battery and how many miles on the D? Dodge vehicles are very sensitive to a failing battery. Have it load tested, and if is the least bit flaky, replace it.

After that, the TPS or throttle postion sensor is your next.

As far as the revving up and down above 3000 rpm goes, that is the PCM protecting the engine from over revving.

this is your rev limiter stopping you from over reving engine causing internal damage. this is normal on all new vehicles. Don't know what year they started this but it goes back at least 16 yrs

hey that sounds familiar!have you checked your idle control sensor? let me tell you 1st you crank it cold,you have to keep your foot on the gas pedal until it warms up.but then when you come up to red light quick stop,the engine dies or wants to stop? sometimes it starts fine? but when it does,after running for a few minutes,it idles up and down? when it's warm after driving 15miles or so,you shut it off and try a restart,and the engine starts,but idles up and down? all of the above are signs of a bad idle control sensor.the part costs about $20.00 u.s. 2bolts removal 1 PLUG IN REMOVAL you may be able to do it yourself.have an autozone or advance autoparts store employee show you where it's located.you would be shocked at how many great people there are left in the world! i'm answering your question for free at midnight from the u.s. think i'm bored? no. just love helping people like you! thank you so much!

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Thanks for the vote, and good luck!

low or dirty engine oil? clogged oil filter?? these are the first things that come to mind.

check your idel control sensor