my 97 dodge ram 1500 keeps dying after starting
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Asked by Billy1977 Oct 07, 2013 at 05:06 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck keeps dying after I start it,  as soon as I let off the gas it dies.  it only does it during cooler weather.  I was told to check the cold start sensor or voltage regulator.  I've replaced plug wire, plugs, distributor cap and button.  I don't know what to try next.  Every time it take it to mechanic it won't die on them.  lol  this sucks

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Phil answered 11 years ago

when was the last time the fuel injectors were serviced?

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Billy1977 answered 11 years ago

not sure, been a while. I use fuel injector cleaner in gas ever once in a while. Not sure if that helps much.

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