2000 Dodge Intrepid hot engine /cold

2000 DODGE INTREPID
87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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03NAOMI
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Engine runs fines when cold but once it's hot thr engine ligt comes on,stalls,rough idal runs like sh--.For your other readers on this make of car.If they are losing coolet but can't find the leak,check the oil.The water pump runs off the timing chain.If it starts to leak around the shaft it goes into the oil pan.I found out the hard way $$$$
Apr 2, 2008 at 1:04 PM
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MERLIN2021
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First thing you need to do is have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on...
Apr 2, 2008 at 1:52 PM
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03NAOMI
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On the dodge interpid,the codes are P1391 and P0356,any help would be great thanks
Apr 2, 2008 at 4:39 PM
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MERLIN2021
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P1391= Intermittent loss of crank or cam position sensor signal.
P0356= Ignition coil F Primary/Secondary circuit malfunction.
Check your connectors, and test for output from the crank sensor...coil F is # 6 coil in COP systems...check spark and resistance, or move it to oh say #1 position and see if the code changeg to coil A...if it does, replace the coil...
Apr 3, 2008 at 12:44 PM
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