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My 1997 dodge dakota dies at stop lights and doesnt seem to idle where it always had. I put new plugs in and there is no change. a few times that it died, it took a minute or two for the engine to start back up. I have to keep my foot on the gas at stop lights in order for it not to die. please help

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It sounds to me like you have an idle issue. Check for replacement of the I.A.C [idle air control] I hope that this helps.

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