1992 Dodge Van

KILTIKIN

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1992 DODGE VAN
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

I have a problem with proformance.I live in CA and it get hot here, When I start the van in the morning it drags for a while and then it will smooth out.I GET THE POWER BACK. Then on a very cool day, I start it up in the morning and is OK runs nice and smooth. So I have a problem with cool and hot.I have changed the fan clutch and that made no diferance.I have the freeon charged up and that made no diference. It is a converation van.I keep thinking it maybe the computer. HELP

Kevin

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Has the check engine light come on?

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Sunday, October 11th, 2009 AT 12:57 PM

KILTIKIN

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No the engine light has not come on

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Sunday, October 11th, 2009 AT 5:54 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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This sounds like a couple things could be happening. First, there is an ambient temp sensor on the van. Its job is to tell the computer the outside temp so it knows how rich or lean to make the air / fuel mixture. If it isn't working correctly, that could cause the problem. Also, have you checked to make sure the catylatic converter is plugging?

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Sunday, October 11th, 2009 AT 8:30 PM

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Hi
I have not tried them yet but I will.I have been sick.I will get back to ya very shortly.

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Friday, October 16th, 2009 AT 2:02 AM

KILTIKIN

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Were can I find the ambient temp Sensor is it in the computer? And do I have to take it to a shop to have the Cat convertor checked?
This Van is OBD1

I really am thankfull for the help :)

Kevin