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1992 Dodge Shadow Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Compression, Engine.
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Asked on June 28, 2009

1992 Dodge Shadow miss

Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Dodge Shadow 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

i have a 1992 dodge shadow 2.5l , replaced dist. cap,rotor,plugs and wires ignition module,coil,pcv valve,fuel filter,coil,air filter, vacuum lines checked timing compression(130 all cylinders) am getting miss at idle and around 2000 rpm under load, really bad when cold gets better whem warmed up no check engine light and have ran injector cleaner thru two tanks so far
Avatar Asked by rubberchucky

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Replied on June 29, 2009

Misfires can be caused by worn or fouled spark plugs, a weak spark (weak coil, bad spark plug wire), loss of compression, vacuum leaks, anything that causes an unusually lean fuel mixture (lean misfire), an EGR valve that is stuck open, dirty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure, or even bad fuel.

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