Replaced ignition coil but car sounds like its not getting a enough spark or power.

MGHEE88

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2004 DODGE STRATUS

What am I missing if everything is hooked up properly? I replaced the ignition coil. I took the old off and installed new one bolted everything down hooked up ignition harness then put wires bAck in the right order. Then started the car it sounded like it was not getting enough power but idled for a minute then stalled. What am I missing if everthing is hooked up properly? Please can someone answer

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RASMATAZ

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If you disconnected the battery when you replaced the coil-the computer loses it memories and probably relearning it as it goes to target the idle speed-

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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 1:44 AM

CARADIODOC

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You replaced one out of dozens of parts and possibilities. Have you checked for diagnostic fault codes? What about fuel pressure and a jumped timing belt? Could you get it restarted after it stalled or is it a no-start now? What led you to the ignition coil?

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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 1:44 AM

MGHEE88

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I recently change spark plugs and wires and timing belt replaced. Tt started everytime I tried to to start but stalled everytime too. What lead me to ignition coil it was the only thing that I havent replaced yet. I would be driving the car and it would suddenly it would start jumping forward and sometime stall out of nowhere or rpm would go up N DOWN when im at a stop light. But would start up and run normal as if there is no problem sometimes

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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 2:00 AM

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