1996 Dodge Caravan

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAJODY
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My van starting lurching forward when at stop signs, red lights, etc. Felt like somebody was behind pushing me. Then it started doing it when put in gear (reverse or forward) and has to have gas pushed real hard to move, which makes difficult when parking somewhere and being able to get with hitting someone while having push gas pedal quick and fast. Any Ideas?

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Jul 17, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
Jul 20, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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JAJODY
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no engine light and no vacuum leaks......
Jul 21, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Without the check engine light, it becomes a guessing game. I will say what you described sounds like either a bad throttle position sensor (TPS) or idle air control (IAC). I would start by checking them.
Jul 21, 2010 at 3:52 PM
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