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#24 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan [newfee] by kosmo5 Oct 26, 2009 (6:52 am)
Replying to: newfee (Nov 16, 2007 9:19 am) I am having a similar issue, replaced the pump and filter and now the car doesn't want to go when you give it gas. Also, the idle is rough. Did you ever get this figured out?
#25 of 32 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? by kosmo5 Oct 26, 2009 (6:58 am)
The fuel pump went out and it was replaced along with the fuel filter. The van ran pretty good for about a week or so and then it started chugging sometimes like it was going to run out of gas. Then when I would press on the gas enough to make the transmission shift down, the rpm's would raise but the van wouldn't go any faster. It also now has a rough idle and the idle speed appears to be high. Has anyone had this problem or knows what a possible solution might be? Thanks. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 8:34 am) kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 9:54 am) xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 11:33 am) and 3 more...
#26 of 32 Re: Caravan oil light [jerry69] by kosmo5 Oct 26, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: jerry69 (Jun 11, 2009 12:20 pm) I experienced this exact same thing and it was the oil pressure switch. Easy to replace and it it located on the side of the oil filter.
#27 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [kosmo5] by xwesx Oct 26, 2009 (8:34 am)
Replying to: kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 6:58 am) I would first test the fuel pressure in order to rule out fuel supply; there should be a fitting on the fuel injector rail, similar to that of a valve stem on a tire, to which a pressure gauge can be connected. Replies to this message: kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 9:54 am) xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 11:33 am) kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 11:46 am) kosmo5 (Oct 30, 2009 6:18 am) and 1 more...
#28 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [xwesx] by kosmo5 Oct 26, 2009 (9:54 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 8:34 am) What should the pressure be? Could it be the fuel pump is bad? Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 11:33 am) kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 11:46 am) kosmo5 (Oct 30, 2009 6:18 am) xwesx (Oct 30, 2009 10:16 am)
#29 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [kosmo5] by xwesx Oct 26, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 9:54 am) I cannot recall; I want to say it is something like 40psi. It could be a continuing problem with the pump, but it could also be something that is restricting flow (the conditions you described are high-demand situations for fuel). You would need to observe the fuel pressure under varying engine speeds and loads. In normal operation, the pressure should be constant. Replies to this message: kosmo5 (Oct 26, 2009 11:46 am) kosmo5 (Oct 30, 2009 6:18 am) xwesx (Oct 30, 2009 10:16 am)
#30 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [xwesx] by kosmo5 Oct 26, 2009 (11:46 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 11:33 am) Thanks for the advice, I will give it a try.
#31 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [xwesx] by kosmo5 Oct 30, 2009 (6:18 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 11:33 am) Could this also be an issue with the catalytic converter? Is there a way to test this to see if it is clogged? Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 30, 2009 10:16 am)
#32 of 32 Re: 2000 Dodge Caravan fuel issue? [kosmo5] by xwesx Oct 30, 2009 (10:16 am)
Replying to: kosmo5 (Oct 30, 2009 6:18 am) It's possible - anything affected by flow volume could be the source: air intake, spark plug wires, exhaust, fuel. Air intake and spark plug wires are pretty easy to test (take a look at your air filter and check resistance in the wires w/ ohmmeter), but I don't know about the exhaust.

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