2001 Dodge Caravan engine runs rough

115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOAQUINMIRO
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engine wants to die when idling and runs rough, engine hesitates, exhaust smell gas too rich (unburned fuel).
May 13, 2010 at 4:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.
May 15, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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BEV238
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Mine van is doing the same thing, did you find your problem?
Aug 24, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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