1989 dodge Dakota has a constant high idle. What besides the choke or throttle cable would make approximate 3000 rpm? Would the torque converter solenoid make this happen?

Asked by Kryptonite67 Feb 26, 2017 at 05:41 PM about the 1989 Dodge Dakota LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Either the Throttle Positioning Sensor or broke wire in the wiring plugin to the TPS, or the Idle Speed Control Motor.

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