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2004 DODGE INTREPID
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WOLFMAN
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I HAVE AN DODGE,INTREPID AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE IT WILL TAKE OFF BUT THEN THE CAR WILL ACT LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL THEN WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS IT WILL JUMP AND THEN TAKE OFF. IT DOES THAT EVERY TIME. WHY?
Dec 29, 2010 at 10:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The transmission could be slipping or a hesistation/surging problem due to the following:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it





Dec 30, 2010 at 5:02 AM
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