cap or fuel filter?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by randy pape, Jun 16, 2005.

  1. randy pape

    randy pape Guest

    hello, it seems if my 1998 dodge stratus sits for a few days it starts hard
    and misses for a while then when it finally warms up it runs great. also i
    noticed when it's damp it starts and acts the same until it's run a while.
    i changed the plugs, cap & rotor 16,000 miles ago. could this be a bad cap
    or partilly plugged fuel filter,which is the original with 116,000miles?any
    ideas? thank
     
    randy pape, Jun 16, 2005
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  2. randy pape

    Bob Shuman Guest

    First, change the fuel filter ... at 116K, it should have been done several
    times now. Not changing it is now causing the fuel pump to work harder and
    may lead to premature failure.

    Second, on the hard starts, I'd suggest looking at the fuel injectors as
    another possible problem causing the hard starting. If it runs really rough
    after starting it may indicate a leaky injector. If it just takes time,
    then it could be the check valve in the pump.

    Lastly, I'd also suggest a good throttle body and air intake/throttle
    position sensor cleaning. Ignition wires are likely also reaching their
    life as well.

    Bob

    PS I have not seen a distributor cap or rotor on a Chrysler in about 14 or
    15 years. I'm surprised your 1998 vehicle still has these.
     
    Bob Shuman, Jun 16, 2005
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  3. randy pape

    maxpower Guest

    Cap and rotor on a stratus?.. Since when?
     
    maxpower, Jun 16, 2005
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  4. randy pape

    maxpower Guest

    Damn brain fart again. I would check the plug wires, The fact that it acts
    up when damp or wet outside is a clue to having weak wires, The cap and
    rotor is a pain to install but the wires are a real pain
     
    maxpower, Jun 16, 2005
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    tim bur Guest

    2.5 v6 common engine in them and it has a dist cap and rotor
     
    tim bur, Jun 16, 2005
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  6. randy pape

    maxpower Guest

    As I said, A brain fart...Bill is this considered a typo?
     
    maxpower, Jun 16, 2005
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  7. randy pape

    randy pape Guest

    thanks for the replies guy's. i did put new plugs , wires, cap and rotor at
    116,000 and yes it really is a major pain to do. i gues i can ohm check the
    wires and is there any other way to check them seeing it only does this when
    it's damp?
     
    randy pape, Jun 16, 2005
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