My 2003 Dodge Ram cuts off at times when braking to turn or back up. Is the problem the throttle position senior or something else?

Asked by RiverchaseAL Nov 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM about the Dodge RAM 150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 v8 cuts off when braking to backup or turn. What is the possible problem.

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check for avacuume leak. check hoses first for crackes or one that might be disconnected. can also spray carb cleaner around intake gaskets if idel picks up you have a vacuume leak

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