2003 dodge caran runs rough but not at idle and worse when warm and A/C on. Its wierd but only up until 1500 rmp and runs great in Reverse/ Any Ideas?

Asked by Savage65 Sep 05, 2012 at 07:22 PM about the 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Goodwrench707 answered 11 years ago

Sounds like a misfire under load. Have you changed the plugs an wires?

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Michael answered 11 years ago

Yeah. I agree with Goodwrench, sounds like a maintenance issue. I would give it a tune up and change the fuel filter. Hopefully that will solve your issue.

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