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Dodge: idel, screw type, adjustment screw


Question
How do you adjust idel on 92 dodge dakota pickup.I see the screw that needs to be adjusted but it has no head on it and I can't see a way to turn it.I can't keep it idling without holding foot on gas. It is a standard.

Answer
if the truck won't idle,the screw you see apparently is not an adjusting screw.Have you noticed an engine light on?If it has a throttle body carb.it may need cleaning.or possibly a tune up.The adjustment screw will have a screw type head on it.it turns clockwise for a higher idle.spark plugs and wires will cause it not to idle also.