2004 Dodge Intrepid Repair Question
Engine is sputtering and quiting
Answer
well, by clearing the codes, you erased the memory settings . the motor has to do a re learn for the idle.
also, when you cleared the codes you erased needed freeze frame data for a tech to see which could lead him in the right direction for the repair.
your 420 code is most likely a failed cat converter. the others are related to the cam sensor but a code never identifies a bad part just a failed system.
drive the car steady at 45-55 for 5 minutes to help the idle re learn. beyond that, how did it run??
Roy
hi, thanks for the answer. The codes were printed for me, so I have them. I will try and run the car as you suggested. Other than that, the car seems to run fine. Other than the Cat code, what is it I am looking for that would indicate the cat converter is actually failing? Is there a possibility of some fuel sensor or fuel pump problem or is it really as simple as it needing to re-learn the idle?
it may just neeed a re learn. you will see. the cat code may not come back for a couple of days as it has to fail the monitor test 3 times for the code to set.
Roy