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Question by Noodle
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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I have a 96 Dodge Avenger. This morning, the check engine light came on and stayed on. My car runs fine. I don't have any hesitations within the car as far as stalling or anything of that nature. I checked the gas cap and it is on properly. Does anyone have any suggestions or similar problems.

Answer by code
Submitted on 6/4/2004
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probably a bad ground. i have a 96 avenger too so im thinkin its a bad ground.

Answer by smires
Submitted on 7/21/2004
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I also have a 96 Avenger and I noticed that the check engine light comes on only when it it raining outside. When it stops raining and the car thoroughly dries out, the light goes off. Only once did I notice that when it was raining VERY hard that the light came on and my car had some hesitation... otherwise, the car runs fine with light on.

Answer by unknown
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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the check engine light is on and a problem that occurs on a lot of avengers is a cylinder miss firring

Answer by Blair
Submitted on 12/21/2004
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If you were to have the code read off of your cars computer there's a good chance that it would be an O2 sensor. Since it's not a big enough factor to effect performance you wouldn't notice anything but the computer does. I've had to replace mine, it's very easy to do. It looks like a miniature spark plug with a wire connected to it, it is screwed directly into the intake manifold.

Answer by reekee
Submitted on 1/25/2005
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i have a 97 eclipse which is pretty much the same thing. the check engine light was on after i replaced a few filters and wouldnt go off. come to find out i hadn't put the air filter lid back on all the way. these cars are really sensitive about things like that so just kinda look around ur engine.

Answer by hacman
Submitted on 1/29/2005
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Yea i have a 1996 ES Avenger, it has the same problem, my problems the 02 Sensor tho

Answer by ride4me79
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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when your check engine light comes on the easiest way to find the problem is to take it to advanced auto parts.they will run a diagnostic check for free.Beware... some codes are dealer only codes

Answer by Gary maxwell
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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How about a Body control module system schematic #46 fuel level sensor signal. My gas gage will not work where would I get a new one at. Gary

Answer by avengers suck
Submitted on 5/17/2005
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o2 sensors need replacing and computer reset

Answer by Eddie
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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Mine Stays On All Da tIME .

Answer by MO
Submitted on 6/27/2005
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i have a 98 Avenger and they say on the V6 model the intake is low and sucks up water sometimes, my Service Engine light just recently popped on but its because the plugs need to be replaced.

Answer by spirit
Submitted on 7/19/2005
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mine comes on when the air filter gets dirty. start with that first.

Answer by blackwolf53
Submitted on 7/20/2005
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i also have a avenger 1996, check engine came on and all gadges are fine and it runs fine..so why is it on??

Answer by Charlie
Submitted on 7/28/2005
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I have a 97 Avenger, my check engine light comes on if I am the least bit low of engine oil.

Answer by 96 Avenger
Submitted on 10/1/2005
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The question involving Check Engine light; more than likely O2 sensors. If the performance worsens with increased mileage it is a sure thing!

Answer by Rilo
Submitted on 1/15/2006
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I HAVE A 97 AVENGER AND IT SOUND LIKE I HAD THE SAME SIMILAR PROBLEM AND TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE AND IT CAME UP TO BE THE EGR SYSTEM.

Answer by jokerbro2
Submitted on 1/20/2006
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this is not an answer its more of a question....the front end of my 96 Avenger slammed nose first into a ditch early Wednesday afternoon and i was wondering why my air bags didnt deploy. I ask this because it did 3,000.00 in damage to the front end...somebody help me out here please!

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Answer by tha doll
Submitted on 9/9/2005
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i have a 96 Avenger and it is tha fool. The check engine light is on and it stalls and it cuts off if i try to drive it in the heap of the day.

Answer by tracy
Submitted on 10/24/2005
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I also have a 96 dodge avenger and i have had so many problems with it. i have replaced 5 wheel bearing's and my check engine light comes on and we don't know why, it acts like it cuts in and out and the RPM'sfluctuate when I'm in park or stopped.

Answer by jock
Submitted on 12/3/2005
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i have a 96 dodge venger as well. mime the check engen lite goes on wen im turning sharp. can enny one help?

Answer by JusticeKiss
Submitted on 12/22/2005
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I think it must just be the Avenger, cause I have a 97 and the engine light comes on and stays on for a week or two at a time, then goes off, and doesn't come back on for a couple months. And nothing is ever wrong, I've had it looked at a couple times.

Answer by boop
Submitted on 1/5/2006
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could be the o2 sensor

Answer by jtc
Submitted on 1/6/2006
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my avenger check engine lite has come on several times, my son ran a diagnostic check and it showed as a backfire with out a reset it went out after a while. but it did come on and wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear, it got towed and a new transmission was installed. don't guess get a diagnostic check.

Answer by Dan/NC
Submitted on 2/18/2006
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I have an '88 Thunderbird and have the same problem. A friend advised that I check to make sure that the parking brake was fully off. I found that when I move the parking brake pedal slightly the light does go off which indicates that there is a faulty contact that causes the problem. No biggy - I just ignore it for now - will;; check it out when I have nothing better to do.

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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I have a '95 Avenger and my check engine light comes on all the time. It's been doing it for years, but there has been nothing wrong with the engine...EVER....I think it's probably just some stupid thing that happened

Answer by icedevil
Submitted on 4/24/2006
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I had this problem with a dodge ram, i had crack in the distributor cap. Check distributor cap, sparkplug wires and spark plugs. One of thoose is your best bet.

Answer by lilbit
Submitted on 5/4/2006
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i have a 96 dodge avenger es v6 24 vavle and it will not back up.just gotten it 2 mnts ago.some one told me they have a recall on some of the dodge avengers please help i am a sengle mama and paid 3500 for the car and it is all i had. thanks so much

Answer by gthang
Submitted on 5/13/2006
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wifes car does same thing. check codes an is always same thing. oxygen sensor will get moisture in harness affecting sensor especially if you have lots of miles. after driving a day or 2 computer will reset a clear light after moisture dries out

Answer by 5spdvenge
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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as far as happening when it rains you probaly need a coil or just new plug wires if its not just when it rains it could be anything. if you have an exsust leak it could be the o^2 sensers reading off. other wise get a hold of an ob2 scaner and check you codes

Answer by UNderoath03
Submitted on 8/15/2006
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96 dodge avenger here too...I believe that the bad ground theory was true I have a question does everyone else get as bad of gas mileage as i do???

Answer by 97lsturbo
Submitted on 10/9/2006
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it is most likely a grounding issue, i would say look under your hood and check to make sure the grounding cable is on the transmission and also on the motor. there might more then them two i am not sure but i think that it will help you with your problem

Answer by simple
Submitted on 2/5/2007
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whatever

Answer by kj
Submitted on 3/2/2007
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how do fix the water pump

Answer by young blood
Submitted on 3/24/2007
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change the oil and air filter

Answer by CntHvMe
Submitted on 5/29/2007
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i also have a 96 avenger with the check engine light on car runs well but O2 sensor is shoot