98 Dodge ram, 5.9 surging

Asked by Neilson Mar 20, 2016 at 08:39 PM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Club Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine surges at idle speed.
We believe all vacuum lines are sound.
Sensors seem to be sound. No sure on voltages.

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505

That is the same problem I'm having. I had my up and down stream O2 sensors and gas cap replaced and it stops for a few weeks then starts again only in the morning when warming it up. Very annoying to hear and think it's going to cut off but it always evens out after 10-15 seconds. I am thinking it a vaccum leak because my gas mpg has gotten worse. If you do find the fix please posts. I am thinking of going by the dealer and paying the 125.00 diagnostics test fee but they are so slow to get anything done.

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505

Sorry I have a 03 Dodge Ram 4.7 SLT

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