2002 Chrysler Town and Country engine hesitation

91,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK678
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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.
Dec 27, 2014 at 1:49 AM
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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?
Dec 27, 2014 at 2:59 AM
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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.
Dec 27, 2014 at 7:00 AM
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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.
Dec 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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