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Check the Idle Air Control. It might need cleaning. Check the Throttle Position Sensor. It might need adjustment or replacement.

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Q: Could a hole in the mufflers of a 97 Dodge Dakota cause the engine to rev when it is in park or neutral and pull more than it should when in drive?
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