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The idle control valve in the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 may fail after a lot of miles, so it's no surprise that you're looking into it. However, sometimes the problem might be just dirt, which is good because you can clean it instead of replacing the whole thing. Thankfully, both cleaning and replacing the valve are pretty simple tasks since it's easy to locate. To find it, first locate the throttle body assembly, usually by following the air tube from your air filter. Once you're there, you'll spot the idle control valve below and in front of the throttle position sensor, connected to the throttle body with a T25 Torx screw.
The idle control valve on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L is situated right below the Throttle position sensor on the throttle body. These are the only components that can be easily removed and replaced, and they function in tandem.
Alright! So, where exactly is that pesky thing lurking?
I believe it's part of the throttle body because I can't find it anywhere else.
Does the same apply to every 2003 Dodge Ram 1500? I have a 5.7 engine, but I can't find it. Could I have missed it?
I ain't sure where it's at.
The idle air control valve on a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is positioned close to the throttle body within the intake manifold.