[Warrenbrap]

Hello! I’m having problems with my 1996 dodge intrepid 3.5 liter. when I start it, it have fumes coming from it. It’s been missing also I change my spark plugs, wires and core and its still doing the same thing also when i take off to drive..it cut off, can anyone help with this situation. Another thing 2 Cylinder not firing, will a fuel injector make it not fire.

 

[D725U]

Probably a leaking fuel injector or one of the fuel rails is damaged/cracked somewhere.

 

[Warrenbrap]

Probably a leaking fuel injector or one of the fuel rails is damaged/cracked somewhere.

It’s not dumping black smoke out of the tailpipe

 

[Warrenbrap]

Probably a leaking fuel injector or one of the fuel rails is damaged/cracked somewhere.

Its not shooting black smoke out of the tail pipe

 

[D725U]

A leaking injector does not equal black smoke out the tailpipe. But it could be the cause of the gas smell you’re describing.

I recently replaced one of the injectors on my 94 as there was a strong smell of gas from the driver side wheel well. The original factory fuel rail on the driver’s side also had a minor crack and that was replaced with a used fuel rail from a 96 Intrepid. The gas smell from the wheel well is gone but I sometimes get a waft of gas when the engine is cold. I might have to check my spark plugs again when the weather warms up.

 

[Warrenbrap]

What about the cylinder not firing?

 

[D725U]

Could be a bad spark plug (or wire). The fuel injector wire for that cylinder could be damaged/brittle. The coil pack could be failing.

Have you done a compression test on that cylinder? Low compression could mean a bad cylinder and the engine is simply wearing out.

 

[Scooter-Man]

You said #2 is not firing cylinder is not firing. Did that come from the computer codes?

Let us know -

 

[Warrenbrap]

Could be a bad spark plug (or wire). The fuel injector wire for that cylinder could be damaged/brittle. The coil pack could be failing.

Have you done a compression test on that cylinder? Low compression could mean a bad cylinder and the engine is simply wearing out.

I change all of that! Yes the mechanic done a compression test it was good

 

[D725U]

How can you have good compression on a cylinder that won’t fire? Does your mechanic know that?

Since your car is OBD-II, have you or your mechanic checked for codes? The only other thing I can think of is one or both of your fuel rails are worn/leaking and you’re not getting enough fuel to that one cylinder.

 

[Warrenbrap]

How can you have good compression on a cylinder that won’t fire? Does your mechanic know that?

Since your car is OBD-II, have you or your mechanic checked for codes? The only other thing I can think of is one or both of your fuel rails are worn/leaking and you’re not getting enough fuel to that one cylinder.

Thanks my man. We about to redo the compression test

 

[Warrenbrap]

Thanks my man. We about to redo the compression test

We check the two on 3 its 146 and the 6 cylinder read at a 150 these the ones misfiring

 

[Warrenbrap]

We check the two on 3 its 150 and the 6 cylinder read at a 141 these the ones misfiring

 

[Warrenbrap]

It’s not dumping black smoke out of the tailpipe

I’m going to change the injectors on my car when I get them and let you guys know if it solves my problem. Thanks for the help

 

[Ashlin_404]

Hello! I’m having problems with my 1996 dodge intrepid 3.5 liter. when I start it, it have fumes coming from it. It’s been missing also I change my spark plugs, wires and core and its still doing the same thing also when i take off to drive..it cut off, can anyone help with this situation. Another thing 2 Cylinder not firing, will a fuel injector make it not fire.

Hey there! I have a 97 Intrepid.Back in November my car started shaking violently when the engine was running. Turns out the spark plug wires were bad, injector 2 was clogged, and the sparkplug burned out. Is there any lights on your dashboard? If so, I would reccomend maybe seeking a professional, since they would probably know more than you. No offence.

 

[Warrenbrap]

Hey there! I have a 97 Intrepid.Back in November my car started shaking violently when the engine was running. Turns out the spark plug wires were bad, injector 2 was clogged, and the sparkplug burned out. Is there any lights on your dashboard? If so, I would reccomend maybe seeking a professional, since they would probably know more than you. No offence.

Thanks! I’m waiting on the injector to come in now.