Re: My truck will not stay running unless I continuously give it gas. Once I let off the gas peddle the engine dies - 1998...
Try a new throttle position sensor.
Testimonial: "runs great now that I changed out the throttle position sensor. We notices that the old one i took of rattled when shakened. and the new one did not"
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Some models have to be retaught how to idle once the battery dies, so you need to start the truck and feather the gas peddle to keep it running and do this for a few minutes, the computer has to relearn how to idle the engine.
Does it run smoothly? If so you probably have a dirty throttle plate and IAC motor. Give me more details about what half way means, RPMs, and how well the vehicle runs otherwise.
Try disconnecting the battery (both terminals and let set for a few hours) with ALL the accessorries on lights-heater-radio etc. This will draw all power from your system, then recconnect battery, it's worth a try even if it doesn't solve your problem. Bill
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