Any car experts in the house?
 

I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid that i am passing down to my son. When I picked him up from practice tonight, it died every time it was in drive and he hit the gas. I tried it and it idled fine in park and neutral then died when I put it into drive. It starts fine and has been running great til today. There is no code showing. It's in a Subway parking lot now and I'm scratching my head. Anybody got any advice?

Thanks,

MCS

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Hook it up to a computer at an Auto Zone or something like that and get a code. It could be any of the following:
- Problem with stand-by memory circuit.
- Indicates a problem with the MAP sensor pneumatic system - MAP sensor voltage too low or too high.
- A problem with the vehicle speed sensor signal. No speed sensor signal detected during driving conditions.
- Loss of battery voltage
- Engine coolant temperature indicating engine temperature cold too long.
- Oxygen sensor voltage not fluctuating.
- Coolant sensor voltage too high or too low.
- Throttle body temp sensor below acceptable parameters.
- Throttle position sensor voltage too high or too low.
- Automatic Idle Speed motor detects a shorted condition in one or more circuits
- Peak Injector current has not been reached.
- One of the injector control circuit output drivers does not respond properly to the control signal.
- Problem with the canister purge solenoid circuit
- An open or shorted condition detected in the EGR transducer circuit.
- Air conditioning clutch relay circuit open or shorted.
- Open or shorted condition found in the speed control vacuum or vent solenoid circuit.
- Radiator fan relay circuit open or shorted.
- Problem with the air switching solenoid circuit.
- Open or shorted condition detected in the torque converter unlock solenoid circuit.
- Problem with charging system. Voltage below 11.75.
- ASD (Automatic ShutDown) relay control open or shorted.
- Engine misfire in one or more cylinders.
- Ambient/Battery Temperature too high or too low.
- Transmission temp sensor not indicating warm condition.
- Charging system voltage too high.
- Charging system voltage too low.
- Oxygen sensor signal indicates a lean condition.
- Oxygen sensor signal indicates a rich condition.
- Internal PCM failure.
- No cam signal to PCM.
- End of code message.
- Unsuccessful attempt to update EMR mileage in the controller EEPROM.
- PCM failure. EEPROM write denied.

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What color is the car?

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It's gray or grey. Interior is gray/grey and black. Tires are Yokahama.

MCS

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Thanks for the info. I have an OBD reader but the check engine light didn't come on. I'll take it with me tonight and check it out.

MCS

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If it is not one of those things then Cremate it!

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I've had 2 dodge dakotas, you can read the codes without a reader. It involves turning the key off and on 3-4 times without starting the engine. Search out intrepid engine codes, you'll find a forum with lots of helpful info.

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Clogged fuel filter? Intake hose worked loose after the MAF sensor?

Good luck!

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I went to get it tonight and managed to get it home. It ran really rough and finally threw some codes. OBD P0201 through P0206 which points to injector circuit malfunction in all 6 cylinders. I find that highly unlikely so I'm thinking I may have a clogged fuel filter or an electrical problem. Time to go to the shop!

MCS

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I would look at the fuel system including the pump. If fuel pressure is low it could cause this. Generaly things that set codes are emissions issues and will not cause a car to die just run rough.