2001 Dodge Caravan engine runs rough

Tiny
JOAQUINMIRO
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Engine wants to die when idling and runs rough, engine hesitates, exhaust smell gas too rich (unburned fuel).
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 AT 11:32 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1. Defective spark plug.
2. Inadequate spark/coil, defective spark plug wire.
3. Lack of compression
4. False air leakage.
5. Faulty fuel injectors.
6. Insufficient fuel pressure.
7. Contaminated fuel.
8. EGR valve that is leaking.
9. Oxygen sensors.
10. Throttle position sensor.
11. Idle air control valve.
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010 AT 9:04 PM
Tiny
BEV238
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Mine van is doing the same thing, did you find your problem?
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 3:20 PM

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