truck dies when backing up

Asked by Tammy Jan 19, 2016 at 12:48 PM about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 4x4. When it is cold
out I have to sit in it for about 20 minutes with my
foot on the gas to get it warmed and for it to idol  
normal and not die on me. But once it is
completely  warm it runs fine.   But. A problem I
have all the time is. When I back up it dies all the
time.

3 Answers

Jonathan answered 8 years ago

My 96 dodge does the same exact thing, might be the torque converter? Mine is a single cab v6

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Grimm1978 answered 6 years ago

Throttle sensor or idle air control sensor tpsis on driver side of throttle body the iac is on back of throttle body

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