2000 Dodge Caravan Fuel Issue

2000 DODGE CARAVAN
223,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BACONEGGS22
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I had a mechanic hookup a fuel pressure tester to the fuel line, started the van up an it read around 50 psi the needle was shaking side to side, specs say for flex-fuel between 50 and 60 psi, we turned the van off an the pressure dropped slowly down to around 38 psi all in about 5 mins?
Dec 29, 2008 at 3:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm not sure what you question is. Pressure will drop at shut off, but will jump to normal when you turn the key back on.

Is there a driveability problem?

Joe
Jan 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM
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BACONEGGS22
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Yes there is a driveability problem, acceleration sucks big time, loss of power,slight hesitation, I recently had a fuel filter thrown on, spark plugs and wires. My phone# 225-364-2764 ask for Thomas.
Jan 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Thomas, I'm sorry but I must have all conversations via this web site. Regardless, have you had the computer scanned for trouble codes? Also, does the exhaust seem like it may be plugged as a result of the cat conv?

Check both and let me know.

Joe
Jan 2, 2009 at 12:36 AM
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