1999 Dodge Intrepid hesitates an runs rough

JODIGOLDEN1976

MEMBER
1999 DODGE INTREPID
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
134,000 MILES

I just bought the car. There is a sensor in front by radiator, IF that sensor is connected, car starts easy but runs rough by hesitating when you step on the gas, or will not stay running and stalling out. IF you manage ir keep it running its stuttring and backfiring and the I believe cat. Gets red hot. IF you disconnect that sensor car is hard to start you have to crank it for 20 - 30 seconds but once it start, it will run you just cant push gas hard or it will hesitate if you go at a steady pace it will run ok.?

Friday, May 21st, 2010 AT 11:53 AM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Inspect and test all the following listed below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
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.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 1:59 AM