1998 Dodge Intrepid Possible Fuel problem

1998 DODGE INTREPID
142,865 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LINDA LENIG
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My car runs for so long then the lights so dim. After this happens, my check engine light comes on and it starts to cut out. If I push the gas peddle the whole way to the floor all the dash lights come on and the car will shut off. It can take an half hour to forty five minutes just to get it running then it will stop again. After several tries, it will turn over. I had it to the garage and they had it for three days. They claim that they ran my car around to areas that were 25 miles away and it did nothing. Could it be the coil, fuel filter, or fuel pump and why would my lights go dim right before this happens.
Dec 19, 2009 at 4:34 AM
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CH112063
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the headlights are a good wat to see charging system voltage thar is getting to the battery. the car needs a full 12 volts to operate properly. the engine computer operates the alternator which charges the battery. it, or the battery may be causing it. it may be an engine computer intermittant problem. just a guess. k
Dec 22, 2009 at 11:40 PM