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Tiny
GREYWOLF184
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  • 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
My daughter has a 1997 Chrysler town and country minivan. It stalled out today. At times the acceleration went down on its own then would pick back up on its own as well. It did backfire a couple of times as well then it will stall out. After it sits for awhile it will start again but you have to really press down on the gas to get it running. Then it may run good for a few minutes then it all starts over again. What could it possibly be?
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 3:48 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up?

Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 5:01 AM

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