2000 Dodge Caravan Fuel Issue

Tiny
BACONEGGS22
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 223,000 MILES
I had a mechanic hookup a fuel pressure tester to the fuel line, started the van up an it read around 50 psi the needle was shaking side to side, specs say for flex-fuel between 50 and 60 psi, we turned the van off an the pressure dropped slowly down to around 38 psi all in about 5 mins?
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 3:18 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
I'm not sure what you question is. Pressure will drop at shut off, but will jump to normal when you turn the key back on.

Is there a driveability problem?

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Thursday, January 1st, 2009 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
BACONEGGS22
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Yes there is a driveability problem, acceleration sucks big time, loss of power, slight hesitation, I recently had a fuel filter thrown on, spark plugs and wires. My phone# 225-364-2764 ask for Thomas.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, January 1st, 2009 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Thomas, I'm sorry but I must have all conversations via this web site. Regardless, have you had the computer scanned for trouble codes? Also, does the exhaust seem like it may be plugged as a result of the cat conv?

Check both and let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 AT 12:36 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Fuel System Fuel Pump Fuel Pressure Content

VIEW MORE