2001 Dodge Intrepid Engine dies and won't restart for about

Tiny
DAVIDWP7
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  • 2001 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
Car starts fine, but after driving about 4 minutes, I stop at a light. When the light changes and I begin accelerating, the engine dies. Starter cranks just fine, I can hear the fuel pump running when I first turn the key on. In later tests, I find that when I begin accelerating slowly, the engine will hesitate. If I let up on the accelerator, the engine will then begin running smoothly and I can accelerate normally. If I just accelerate normally, the engine will die. After 15 minutes, it will start but it first "stutters" for a few seconds while cranking before it finally runs smoothly. It does not throw any engine codes.
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 11:21 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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To me it sounds like a fuel pressure problem. However, I need you to check 2 things. When the engine doesn't start, I need you to check if it is getting spark and fuel to the engine. Here are the how to's for checking them. You will need a pressure gauge, but most parts stores will lend or rent one to you.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 2:01 PM

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