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1992 Dodge Caravan Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Popping.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on February 21, 2012

Running at a fast idle my catalytic converter gets red hot. Is that normal? If not, what could cause it? Thank you.

Car pops and sputters when put in drive and quits. The same when start up. Seems to run fine at a fast idle.
Avatar Asked by Marvin Vik

Answer

Replied on February 21, 2012

At least one of the cylinder is misfiring and whern this occurs, the catalytic converter would get red hot. That explains the popping and sputtering.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 22, 2012

plug wires two and three were crossed. Problem solved Thank you very much.

Tiny Response from Marvin Vik
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Replied on February 22, 2012

You're welcome.

Have a nice day.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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