my car is a 1996 dodge intrepid and I'm having trouble...

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Answer by marv
Submitted on 4/8/2006
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Having the same problem with my 95 intrepid 3.3L. Sometimes it runs for 80 miles no problem, other times i can't get it to run for 2 miles without it stalling a dozen times.I've chanced coil packs, fuel filter, mass airflow sensor, PVC valve, TPS, and looked around for any bad vacuum lines. When i have the problem while driving my RPMS will shoot to 4K while my speedometer suddenly drops to 0. Sometimes it stalls when shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes stalls while driving, sometimes it just stalls as soon as i turn the key. I am getting no error codes from my computer ( by turning the key from off to on 3 times, and counting the times the check engine light flashes, and looking up the codes on alldata.com) This is starting to get me very frustrated and i'mworried about it stalling while crossing traffic, my email is xey420@yahoo.com some help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

Answer by twooten1
Submitted on 1/7/2007
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Seth: i as well made the mistake of getting a 96. mine does the same thing, if i let it drop below 5-10mph then it feels like it will die. I replaced the fuel filter, all the speed sensors and still nothing. TMB: i also live in CO where we have got at total of 4-6 feet of snow in the last 2 weeks and it would not start last night, i jumped it and it was fine, started around 12 noon today by its self but around 5pm i had to jump it again. I took it down to auto zone (where i got the battery) and they said that i have a croded/rusted + batter line, that i need to replace. they would wiggle the cord and the car would start but if they put it back where it was i would have no power, not even lights. Now one of my other problems is the speedometer (SP) seed needle in the dash.. anyways it has a mind of its one. one day it will work fine then the other day it will spend alway around to under the peg at the 0mph mark. it will set there for 2 days (even while driving) and then it will fix its self but spinning left and go to the speed that i'mdoing. well when it fixes its self it feels like the car dies, then gets fuel and trys to go then dies and then it will run fine. Any ideas on any of this.

Answer by doe
Submitted on 5/23/2007
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I own a 1996 intrepid, the clunking is your exsaust, it pings when its really hot, its a sign saying you can still drive, but hurry and fix the problem before it gets worse. I am in this situation as we speak, I will press the gas and go (like at a stop light) and the acceleration is poor, it has loss of power, it clicks under my hood and it clicks faster, the faster I go, I replaced my sparkplugs, sp wires, filled it up w/ superunleaded gas, put fuel injector cleaner in it, but still same problem, when I had autozone check it out, by check engine tester, it showed up as cylinder misfire. I talked to a machanic he thinks its the fuel injector its self. please give me your opinion. on what it might be.

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Question by debra needs her ride
Submitted on 9/6/2003
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my car is a 1996 dodge intrepid and I'm having trouble getting it started. I've changed motors in it and now it just turns over and if I spray starting fluid which is called ethal in it and it started, but not staying running. what is my problem.

Answer by BRUNO
Submitted on 9/12/2003
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I WOULD SAY FUEL PUMP TAKE A BIG RUBBER HAMMER AND BEAT ON THE GAS TANK IF WHILE HAVING SOMEONE TURN THE ENGINE OVER IF IT TRIES TO RUN IT THE FUEL PUMP. ALSO LOOK AND SEE THAT THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP IS CONNECTED AND YOU SHOULD HEAR IT RUN WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY ON . I WORK ON DODGE VANS TRUCKS AND CARS THEY ARE ONLY FEW OF VECHILES A WORK ON I'AMA JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC FOR A LOCAL POWER COMPANY

Answer by jason
Submitted on 11/20/2003
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i would say u have trouble with the carburetor and u can adjust that with the screws on the sides we had the same problem on my intrepid and its a 95 and that fixed it

Answer by cyclepathic1
Submitted on 1/10/2004
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Car has no carb..it's a Thottle Body and should not be adjusted or needing any adjustments. I would look for a schrader valve that is on the fuel rail under the hood and with the motor cold and no battery connected or cigarette in your mouth ...or anyones mouth for that matter depress the schrader valve. Gas should spurt out ..if not fuel pump is not pressurizing the system. My guess is check the fuel pump..it should make a hum noise when u 1st turn the key all the way on.

Answer by Denny N. Henshaw
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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It could be the gas pressure regulator on the top back of the engine.

Answer by big daddy
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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fuel pressure regulator

Answer by harry nuts
Submitted on 2/10/2004
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buy a new car

Answer by TMB
Submitted on 2/10/2004
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Did you ever get you dodge running...I have a similar problem and i am wondering what would work and save time...my '96 turns but doesn't turn over....it too has a throttle body... this is the second time it wouldn't start for me in the winter whether...the first time it started 4 days later and this time it has been 2 days with out starting... any response will be appreciated...

Answer by Kent
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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I have a 95 Intrepid with the same problem. On cold morning with temp 10degrees or colder, car turns over and over but will not start. After tows to Dodge dealers, they find it flooded. They have de-carboned it and put in new plugs. Next cold day- I have same problem. Ideas???

Answer by seth
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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I have a werd problem with my 96 interpid when i am driving 5 to 10 mph and i let off the gas the idle drops and it wants to stall I have replaced the IAC valve o2 sensor's motor Mount's trans mount cv axle tps sensor's fuel filter the only thing left that i think it may be is the speed sensor's any help would be greatful

Answer by Eric
Submitted on 3/10/2004
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Seth, I had the same problem with my 96. I ended up having to adjust the throttle stop screw. Access is limited by a recessed cap that you have to punch out with a screwdriver and use a T-25 bit to adjust the screw.

Answer by big east
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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Check to see if you're getting fire...if sometimes you are, change the ignition coil...I had the same problem, and after i changed the fuel pump, i changed the coil and that fixed it

Answer by AKRACKER
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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I ALSO HAVE A 1996 INTEPID AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS REALY CONFUSED I SPRAYED STARTER FLUID IN MY CARB AND IT STARTED BELIEVE IT OR NOT MY TANK GAGE READ 3/4 TANK BUT I TOOK THE CHANCE AND ADDED SOME GAS. WELL I GUESS I NEED TO GET MY GAGE FIXED IT WAS EMPTY

Answer by sharkey
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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I own 96 intrepid. Replaced fuel pump. Hooked up voltmeter to fuel pump electrical lines and found voltage. No fuel pressure at rail, so I knew it was fuel pump($273.00). Also, does anyone have problems with oil getting on spark plugs? Replaced o-rings in spark plug tubes and this solved it! Question: does anyone have problem with clunking in suspension? Ant photos or pics would be helpful. Besides replacing each component individually, what could I do to find out where clunking is coming from?

Answer by zing
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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I've had to replace front sway bar bushings, lower control arm bushings and k-frame mounts in my 96 over the last 2 years for clunking noises.The lower control arm bushings make a clunk when taking off and also when stopping.The other noises are up/down movement in wheels and/or bumps in the road

Answer by EURIKA
Submitted on 9/4/2004
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I HAVE A 1996 INTREPID THAT STARTS-BUT THEN STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT-WASTE OF TIME TO TAKE IT TO MECHANICS-CHANGED PLUGS&WIRES-THAT HELPED-BUT THE BIGGEST HELP WAS SPRAYING THROTLE BODY CLEANER INTO THE THROTTLE BODY&reving the engine by hand-THIS KEEPS IT STARTING VERY WELL&RUNNING FOR A FEW DAYS WITHOUT STALLING-THEN IT NEEDS ANOTHER THROTTLE BODY SPRAY JOB FIX -these dodge intrepids are like diabetics-so you need the same cheap band aid solution--throttle body cleaner WORKS LIKE insulin to A DiABETIC-THE STALLING PROBLEM IS NOT FIXABLE-BUT YOU CAN MANAGE THE SYMPTOMS VERY WELL WITH A $2 CAN OF THROTTLE BODY SPRAY

Answer by BAPTISTCREW
Submitted on 5/6/2005
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WHY IS MY ENGINE LIGHT ON AT ALL TIME WHY IS MY CAR MAKE NOSE

Answer by Hugh
Submitted on 5/30/2005
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Sharkey, The thump is most likely the sway bars. It usually occurs on city/country roads. You'll very seldom notice it on the interstate. Cost: approx. $150 installed.

Answer by ginger
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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no answer but i have an intrepid too. i am told that the power control module went and now i'mleft to ask how often do power contol modules go and i heard that they do not usually stop working unless the car is like 10 - 14 yrs old.

Answer by hatingdodge
Submitted on 8/4/2004
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96 Intrepid-changed pcm,throttle sensor,spark plugs,wires,fuel regulator,fuel pump and filter! Still will not start!!!!Will crank but will not turn over. If it does start, it stalls out and cuts off anyway!

Answer by 4444444
Submitted on 8/15/2004
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What weight oil do u use. cold outside temps thickens oil creating problem 4 oil to pumped not allowing engine to start.

Answer by Dusty
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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If your car starts hard or not at all buy a block heater(installs in a freeze plug in the back of the motor) or a magnetic oil pan heater and plug it in or put the car in a garage. Those would help even though my 96 doesn't have any problems. OHHHH Does anyone know how to change front reading/courtesy lights email me ddmatteson@yahoo.com

Answer by Kristina Blankenship
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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I have a 1996 Dodge intrepid and my car used to do the same exact thing. but i didn't want to deal with it so I sent it to a body shop so that they could find out what was wrong with my car, they never told me what was wrong with it but they fixed it for me so I would suggest that you take your car to the body shop right away or call for them to come and pick it up for you.

Answer by kafel
Submitted on 9/24/2004
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My 95 Intrepid'srpms is very rough, going up and down while idling. It seems like it's almost ready to stall. Thnx for any help.

Answer by kendras daddy
Submitted on 9/25/2004
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i have a 2001 dodge intrepid and it sucks way too many problems for a newer car. piece of junk, dodge the dodges that is the advise i give you

Answer by Frank
Submitted on 10/19/2004
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It's my understanding that Dodge had recall for defective fuel injection fuel rails that involved cold starting issues. I'd check at a Dodge dealership to see if your vehicle was subject to the recall. If it was replacement of the fuel rails could resolve the cold start issue.

Answer by Jonathan
Submitted on 10/21/2004
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hi excuse my english. I'm own a 96 intrepid. I just by it. I made some check on the car and i found a curious problem... the thing that make your wheels running(cardant) is kind of loose into the transmission.Its not the thing that make the weel runniung the problem but the transmission. So I'll like to know if it's possible to only change the arm of metal or I need to change my hole transmission

Answer by bubba
Submitted on 12/4/2004
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ha ha ha ha

Answer by dragoon
Submitted on 12/8/2004
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That problem is the fuel pump, it happen on my 95 status.

Answer by gordododgehater
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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Has anyone tried fuel line antifreeze and or injector cleaner sometimes moisture gets in the fuel system and can cause some trouble with starting. I've had this problem and almost any other one with my 95. It has never refused to start for me but has had cold start problems from the day I bought it in 97. Most times I can put the pedal to the floor and crank it until it starts. I believe this is actually a fuel cutoff in this vehicle or so I was told by a mechanic. Also check the IAC (don't ask me what it stands for) but it is what regulates the air fuel mixture when cold starting and also when the A/C is running.

Answer by rammindurango
Submitted on 1/2/2005
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I also own a 95 Dodge Intrepid and I am having a problem starting it. It has fired in the pass week. It is getting no spark or fuel. Already changed the fuel pump, cam postion sensor, crank postion sensor, had the PCM checked, checked all relays, all fuses, jump connection at fuel relay and fuel pump works, but once i turn the key fule pump is not kicking in and its getting no spark. I think it could be the ingition switch. Not sure it is the only thing i haven't chaged yet. Any ideas? E-mail me at rammindurango@aol.com. Title e-mail Intrepid. Thanks

Answer by julio from cali
Submitted on 1/7/2005
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take a look at your asd relay {auto shutdown relay} it could be bad.if it is your vehicle wont start. i have a 95 that had the same problem.

Answer by SMK
Submitted on 1/8/2005
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Okay I have a question. Is the 96 Rear Wheel drive or Front Wheel Drive?

Answer by tom
Submitted on 1/11/2005
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for clunking....have the frame bolts checked....I had teh same problem and the frame was sliding all over the place causing the clunking, crunching noise on starts and stops

Answer by honest
Submitted on 3/31/2005
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You all need to check the throttle position censer and vacuum hoses through out the engine compartment ,next fuel filter then the fuel pump.for front end noises check break calipers ,front strut bearings,

Answer by blinddogg
Submitted on 4/16/2005
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i have a 95 intrepid and it is runing hot new radiator and waterpump stil runing hot please help thank u

Answer by Intrepidowner
Submitted on 4/25/2005
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Hold down the accelerator pedal when trying to start in cold weather. This will keep the engine from flooding. I tried this and it works...most of the time.

Answer by Cap Caveman
Submitted on 5/22/2005
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I had a doge caravan that would only go 15 to 20 mps and liked to die at an idel it was the cat converter.