Hello:
I own a 1996 3.5L intrepid, with 84000 miles.
The check engine light came on. I read the codes from the dianostic flashing display. They are 12 and 43. According to the Hanes manual, one is due to a loose electrical connection at the battery terminals, or at the PCM. The other code has to do with the regulator not putting out enough voltage.
Another thing is that I can feel the engine missing at idle, in any gear. I've also notice that the fuel consumption has dropped. But if I gun it, while moving, it seems to accelerate without any problems or hesitation.
I've checked the connections and taken voltage reading while loading the system. The battery seems to be charging just fine.
I cleared the codes, but the engine light came back on after a week or so, with the same codes being display.
The next bit of information may or may not have to do anything with this. I replaced the old mopar brand battery with an optima brand. I made the connections, started the vehicle without any problems. the vehicle ran fine for about two months, then the engine light started to flash and staying on with the engine missing at idle.
I was wondering if someone knows anything about this.
Thank you
I own a 1996 3.5L intrepid, with 84000 miles.
The check engine light came on. I read the codes from the dianostic flashing display. They are 12 and 43. According to the Hanes manual, one is due to a loose electrical connection at the battery terminals, or at the PCM. The other code has to do with the regulator not putting out enough voltage.
Another thing is that I can feel the engine missing at idle, in any gear. I've also notice that the fuel consumption has dropped. But if I gun it, while moving, it seems to accelerate without any problems or hesitation.
I've checked the connections and taken voltage reading while loading the system. The battery seems to be charging just fine.
I cleared the codes, but the engine light came back on after a week or so, with the same codes being display.
The next bit of information may or may not have to do anything with this. I replaced the old mopar brand battery with an optima brand. I made the connections, started the vehicle without any problems. the vehicle ran fine for about two months, then the engine light started to flash and staying on with the engine missing at idle.
I was wondering if someone knows anything about this.
Thank you