2003 Dodge Intrepid car hesitates and losses power

Tiny
LILBEARS
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  • 2003 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
First starting car it starts and does fine for a minute then it losses power. The rpms drop to nothing and when you press the gas pettle down it does nothing. No reving no nothing. Then it backfires and a minute later its fine. There is no warning lights and also no codes. PLEASE HELP
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Impossible to say without further testing, but as an educated guess, you might try a different MAP sensor. It affects fuel metering based on engine load. The voltage reading must be outside specific parameters to set a diagnostic fault code and turn on the "Check Engine" light, but as long as it's within acceptable limits, an incorrect reading will have a big impact on engine performance.

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