2000 Dodge Caravan rough running engine

150,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JWELLS0735
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engine runs rough at all RPM's . Was running well. suddenly started running rough
Jun 19, 2014 at 8:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on?
Jun 19, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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JWELLS0735
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yes the check engine light has come on and gone back off.
If I accelerate fast the van has plenty of power.
Jun 20, 2014 at 12:45 AM
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JWELLS0735
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replaced ignition coil and plug wires . no help
Jun 20, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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JWELLS0735
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also scan codes showed multiple misfires.
Jun 20, 2014 at 9:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Were the plugs changed? Have you checked fuel pump pressure as well as the regulator?
Jun 20, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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JWELLS0735
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Now I have replaced coil, plugs and wires. Fuel pressure is about 55psi at fuel rail. still no change in rough running.
When I changed plugs there was a raw gas smell in cylinders.
Jun 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the computer to see what trouble codes may still be stored? If I remember correctly, you should be able to do it without a scanner.

Cycle the key from off to the run position (not start) 3 times. The 3rd time, let the key on / engine off. It should read the codes in the odometer area.
Jun 30, 2014 at 2:19 PM
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