20 Most Recent 1998 Dodge Avenger - Page 7 Questions & Answers

1. spark plugs are located in top of valve covers on a v6 engine
2. sometimes the intake plenum has to be removed to gain access
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Clean or replace the EGR valve..........Hope this helps.

sounds like it could be an issue with the coil, or the wire fro. m the coil to the distributor.

Mine does the same thing, the gauge is like a tachometer, it revs like crazy, but holds steady at high speed, it goes down to about 10 at idle, 35 at cruise speed and it will go up to 55 if I step on it. But remember it is just a pressure gauge, it will read this pressure with 1 qt of oil in there, so don't use it for a level indicator. Check the oil, and you know if it has oil in it. Hope this helps.

Code 55 Means on problem found in your computer system, it's ok.

It usually is attached to the control arm or a link depending on the suspension. You should be able to do it yourself and if you have an air gun it will be much easier. Depending on the extent of the damage the repair will probably run you about $300 to $400. It may take you a while if you work on your back and without power tools.

PO-118 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit High Input

Put scanner on it and check voltage,cold,hot and wiggle connector& tap on it.
You will need professional help.

You will find the fuel pump inside the fuel tank. Hope this will help.

did u ever figure out wat was wrong?

inside of the gas tank

Having you car inspected for the emissions can be frustrating. A good mechanic can read the numbers and tell what is going on. It does sound like a EGR valve problem. Most times it (the EGR valve) can be taken off the manifold and the ports cleaned some times they need to be replaced if they do not open enough, they can be manually operated by a hand vacuum pump /gage tool. It should hold a vacuum, if it leaks down it is bad.

gasket not right or not gasket on there and if motor dont turn maybe locked

Go to a local dodge dealer it may be the only place to get it and they have parts fiche that has drawings of the part to ensure you get the right one.

it should be telling you how to in your owner manual if you have miss place your see if you can download one www.edmunds.com you may have to go to your local Dodge Dealership in the service department and they can reprogram it for you give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

when the key is in the accessory position you should hear a humming,from the trunk area. If you do your fuel pump is working. Your fuel pump is located inside your fuel tank and your filter probally along the frame rail.

1. A lot can cause a misfire:
2. Primarily fouled spark plug(s) or bad wire(s).
3. also a corroded distributor cap or rotor. a vacuum leak,
4. A bad or leaking fuel injector,
5. Engine out of time and mechanical engine faults including Compression leaks and sticking valves.
6. More often than not it is simply a fuel or ignition system problem both of which are fairly easy to solve.

Troubleshoot your ignition by first assuring that you have fire.



If the engine does not crank at all pull the coil wire off at the cap and set it within an inch of the tower and crank the engine. sparks should emit from this wire to the coil.




You can test each individual spark plug wire this same way by just unplugging it and arcing the spark. then pull out the spark plugs to examine them and replace as necessary (on a dodge use champion plugs). the cap can be removed (make sure to put it on exactly as it came off and put each wire back exactly as it was or it will NOT fire correctly). to check for fuel disconnect the line at the fuel rail on top of the intake manifold and turn the key to ON. this will kick on the fuel pump and should push fuel out of the line as the pump primes. if this test works but you still are not getting fuel to a particular cylinder(s) start unplugging injectors while the engine is running and make a note of which one does not change the idle as this is your problem cylinder. remember any ignition or fuel system fault will disrupt your fuel/air ratio and can damage the catalytic convertor and o2 sensors

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if the check engine light is blinking it usually means it has a misfire. i dont think the oil change would have anything to do with it