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2002 Chrysler Town and Country engine hesitation

Tiny
CHUCK678
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  • 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
The van starts up fine but I feel a slight surge and when I put the van in drive that's when the hesitation and surging begins. I press on the gas and the engine has a hard time accelerating. I have changed the spark plugs, plug wires, fuel injectors. Also I ran into another problem my battery was completely dead. I have looked at everything that know. I haven't changed the fuel filter yet. Side note my wife has the habit of pushing the car to the empty mark. I have told her what will happen if this continues. Could this be the problem also.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2014 AT 9:49 AM

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Tiny
HOMER1967
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Was the battery dead before the surge issue? Because it could just need to re-learn. If not a surge can be caused by so many things ranging from a cam sensor, vacum leak, egr valve, re-learn, throttle position sensor. Are there any check engine lights on or any stored codes?
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Saturday, December 27th, 2014 AT 10:59 AM
Tiny
CHUCK678
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No there are no check engine lights and the battery was completely dead after sitting for a couple of days.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2014 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
HOMER1967
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Ok, thanks.A surge is something that is going to require some very specific testing and tooling.I would suggest that you have it diagnosed by a pro.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2014 AT 6:09 PM

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