I have noticed that when I take my GTS out it alway idles at 500rpm but as soon as I start driving and come to a stop, it idles at 1500rpm and sometimes it stays there. Why the variance in rpm's. Is this a sign of my intake manifold gaskets leaking? Its a 97 and has the original gaskets. It has not had any of the recalls performed. I hate looking like I am reving my engine every time a come to a light.
Why does my idle fluctuate
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Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
It happens very rarely on mine. When it does I just stab real quick and it comes down.
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
Hey Noel,
It may be your Intake Gaskets. 97's are known for intake gaskets problems! Every 97 that I've had in my shop have needed intake gaskets!
It may be your Intake Gaskets. 97's are known for intake gaskets problems! Every 97 that I've had in my shop have needed intake gaskets!
Andrew/USPWR
Enthusiast
My 2000 GTS does it once in awhile.
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
It only takes 24 hours to transfer a Warranty! You can call 800-521-9922 and check on it or call me with your VIN# and I can check it from here.
Thanks for the heads up Chuck. I bought the car in Texas and before I left I went over to a Dodge dealership and they were not very helpful. I asked a finance person to tranfer the waranty and he was pretty firm on the fact that I was required to send the transfer form to Daimler Chysler. I did not want to drive the car from Texas to California knowing that if something were to happen I would be screwed due to the extended waranty not being under my name. Anyway, I just called the number you suggested and the lady I spoke with said that they actually incourage people to transfer their waranty right on the spot at the dealership. I still have a copy of the transfer form so I will try it again today. Anybody know of a helpfull Dodge dealership in Orange County, California?
Thanks
Thanks
joe117
Enthusiast
If you want to check for intake gasket leaks, you can use an unlit propane torch.
Have the engine at idle.
Play the end of the unlit, gas on, torch on all the gasket areas you can reach.
If the engine speeds up when you hit a certain area, that probably means a leak.
This isn't foolproof but it will detect some leaks.
Have the engine at idle.
Play the end of the unlit, gas on, torch on all the gasket areas you can reach.
If the engine speeds up when you hit a certain area, that probably means a leak.
This isn't foolproof but it will detect some leaks.
MOUNTAINWOLF
Viper Owner
Mine does the same thing. Seems to be worse in warmer weather.
My 99 only does it when the freon empties out of the AC. I'm not sure if there is a connection, but I find the coincidence odd. I have been advised by many shade-tree mechs that it could also be a vaccum leak. If I come across anything I'll be sure to post.
