1997 Dodge Caravan Acceleration

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOUIEVATONN1
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OK we had a flush and fill done on the transmission about 2 months back and just recently we noticed that when ever we drive and come to a complete stop the car hesitates or drags to pick up speed when you press on the gas for a little bit then it will kick in does this mean the transmission is slipping or could it be a sensor or fuel filter it only happens every other complete stop?
Aug 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do the rpm's increase but with no accelleration?
Aug 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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LOUIEVATONN1
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Yes the rpm's increase when you press on the gas but it only hesitates for a second then it kicks in
Aug 5, 2010 at 5:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the vehicle accellerates with the increase in RPM's, then the transmission isn't slipping. Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Fuel pressure?
Aug 5, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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LOUIEVATONN1
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The check engine light is not on but we have not checked for any leaks yet but we did have a full tune up the beginning of the year
Aug 6, 2010 at 1:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it was tuned up and the light hasn't come on, chances are you have a vacuum leak or a fuel pressure issue. Check for leaks and let me know what you find.

Joe
Aug 6, 2010 at 4:56 PM
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