Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Idle Problem

[TY584]

Can someone tell me how to turn the idle down. I have a 98. It is slamming into gear real hard. The RPM is reading 1200. I think it should be at around 700.

Thanks TY

 

[WestTN]

idle

If there is no problem with the acelerator pedal it is probably the accelerator pedal position sensor.

 

[bmoeller]

Do the 24's use an Idle Validation Switch and a TPS on the pedal like the PSD's do? If they do, may need a new IVS.

 

[kaffine krazed]

No Dodge isn't smart enough to put the sensor on the pedal. They put the sensor on the engine and have a throttle cable to connect it to the pedal.



If it's a 24V idle is not adjusted the computer maintains idle speed. I you have acces to a scan tool check and see what the APPS voltage is and what the idle validation switches read. You can also look at a wiring diagram and take the voltage readings directly from the sensors.