1997 Dodge Intrepid Idle Misfire

1997 DODGE INTREPID
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MANDI907
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1997 Intrepid; 250,000 miles; Great car!!! Feels like it is missisng when at an idle, and at stop lights. I have replaced the plugs and the O2 censor. Just wondering where the throttle position sensor is located, and if that is what I should replace next. Thank you for your time. :)
May 29, 2006 at 3:02 AM
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SDALTON19
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throttle position sensors dont fail that often. it is located on the throttle body at the intake inlet i would say to look at your coil next if your are still haveing a misfire problems and then check the injectors from there move on to the enginecould be valve issues
May 29, 2006 at 6:04 AM
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The throttle position sensor is on the throttle body at the intake inlet, but it does not fail often. If the idle misfire continues, check the ignition coil next, then the injectors, and consider possible valve issues.

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A 1997 Dodge Intrepid with 250,000 miles has poor fuel mileage and feels like it is missing at idle and stop lights. The owner replaced the spark plugs and oxygen sensor and asked whether the throttle position sensor should be replaced next. The expert said that sensor rarely fails, located it on the throttle body, and recommended checking the coil, then the injectors, and possibly valve issues.

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