My car works fine 50% of the time, then all a sudden i can feel it jump and it wont go past 35 mph after that. usually if i turn it off and restart it it will be fine again for a little bit. it also accelerates really slow, i dont know if that has to do with the same issue. I also have some sort of an oil leak but i cant see where its comming from. i would like to fix this myself if thats possible
Only thing I can is do you have a check engine light. If you do what is the code. Many auto parts stores will read your code for free.
What you said picks up slowly and tops out at 35 mph. My Chrysler 200 took 2 block to get to 2000 rpm 30 mph. That was all it would do. I had a code and changed the throttle body sending unit. The throttle body and sending unit are 1 piece unit on my car. some cars you can change just the sending unit. It improved 75 percent and when we changed gas station 3 weeks later the problem went away. With the limited info you gave that is all I got. Hope it helps.
SOURCE: 1998 Dodge Durango 4X4 SLT, 82k miles: Electrical shot. Help.
The speed sensor on the rear differential is a common problem with these vehicles. That sensor would cause the speedo problem, the odometer problem, the abs light, no cruise control, but it would not cause it to die. The speed sensor is easy to change. I is stuck in the top of the differential housing with one bolt holding it in. You can change that yourself for about 35 bucks. The dying problems sounds like a cam or crank sensor. You say the transmission lags, is that mean it is slow to accell or it has a slide shift from 1 to 2 then bangs into 2nd?
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transmission is most likely out it doesnt have 3rd or 4th gear by the way u described it
SOURCE: 2002 dodge neon automatic transmission, wont shift
If it happened right after they changed the radiator, did they add transmission fluid? If they did, check your owners manual, or call a dealership, to find out EXACTLY what kind of fluid you need. It may be on a sticker under your hood also. It probably needs ATF+3 or ATF+4. I don't give a rats *** what anyone else says, use them, and them ONLY. If the shop put in something that is supposed to be compatible, then you need to drain the fluid, refill it, run it a little, in rev and first, like 10 feet each direction. Drain the fluid AGAIN, and refill. My Stratus and others (probably same tranny as yours) needs ATF+3 or +4, they are REALLY picky about this. Anything else will mess it up. I have not used MOPAR brand, I have used off brands, like from Wally World, and they are fine. They just need to be EXACTLY the right fluid. Change the filter if it hasn't been done lately too.
SOURCE: CODE PO 340 SENSOR CIRCUIT CAMSHAFT MALFUNCTION
This indicates that a problem was detected in the camshaft position sensor circuit. Since it says circuit, that means the problem could lie in any part of the circuit - the sensor itself, the wiring, or the PCM. Don't just replace the CPS (camshaft position sensor) and think that will definitely fix it.I hope this helps you
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I have a 2004 with the same problem. It is actually a defect on dodges behave. The steering box flexes on the frame when you hit a bump. Bd diesel puts out a steering box brace and a new track bar with the right geometry to fix it. I had replaced everything under my front end before i saw the article in off road adventures magazine. I contacted dodge and asked why this was not a safety recall. They said they no nothing about it and refused to help me. I called the National Highway Transportation Safety Board and filed a complaint. I suggest you do the same and anyone else who reads this. If you need to contact me email me at [email protected]. maybe we can get enough people to complain before someone dies from this.
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Hi joshua , I want to help you with your question, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box? Is the engine light on?
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