1997 Dodge Caravan ENGINE BACKFIRE

1997 DODGE CARAVAN

176,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

CESMEK

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My Grand caravan w/3.3 176000 miles started this about 2 weeks ago.m I drive 50 miles each way to work and back. When I leave in the AM all good, but when I have been driving awhile and the I slow down for a light or whatever, when I accelerate, there is a hesitation and some backfire from the engine area. once I get going its fine, but each time I slow down, the same thing happens. Then, after the engine is cool and I am going home, its all good until i have to slow down. Im on the interstate at about 75mph for at least 45 minutes or so. I have replaced spark plugs and air filter. HELP!!

Jan 13, 2008 at 8:03 PM

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[quote:c36e84793d="CESMEK"]Engine problem
1997 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 176000 miles
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My Grand caravan w/3.3 176000 miles started this about 2 weeks ago.m I drive 50 miles each way to work and back. When I leave in the AM all good, but when I have been driving awhile and the I slow down for a light or whatever, when I accelerate, there is a hesitation and some backfire from the engine area. once I get going its fine, but each time I slow down, the same thing happens. Then, after the engine is cool and I am going home, its all good until i have to slow down. Im on the interstate at about 75mph for at least 45 minutes or so. I have replaced spark plugs and air filter. HELP!![/quote:c36e84793d]

check fuel pressure
are you getting a check engine light

Jan 14, 2008 at 9:14 PM

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