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ENGINE PERFORMANCE Dodge Magnum I facelift

3.5L Engine - Service Information

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START1. Weak battery.1. Test battery. Charge or replace as necessary. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
2. Corroded or loose battery connections.2. Clean and tighten battery connections. Apply a coat of light mineral grease to terminals.
3. Faulty starter.3. Test starting system. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for Electrical Diagnostics. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for Service Information.
4. Faulty coil(s) or control unit.4. Test and replace as needed. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
5. Incorrect spark plug gap.5. Check and adjust gap as needed.
6. Contamination in fuel system.6. Clean system and replace fuel filter.
7. Faulty fuel pump.7. Test fuel pump and replace as needed. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
8. Incorrect engine timing.8. Check for a skipped timing belt or a loose camshaft sprocket.
ENGINE STALLS OR IDLES ROUGH1. Idle speed too low.1. Test minimum air flow. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
2. Incorrect fuel mixture.2. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
3. Intake manifold leakage.3. Inspect intake manifold gasket, manifold, and vacuum hoses.
4. Faulty coil(s).4. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
ENGINE LOSS OF POWER1. Dirty or incorrectly gapped plugs.1. Set gap as needed or replace plug(s).
2. Contamination in fuel system.2. Clean system and replace fuel filter.
3. Faulty fuel pump.3. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
4. Incorrect valve timing.4. Correct valve timing as needed.
5. Leaking cylinder head gasket.5. Replace cylinder head gasket.
6. Low compression.6. Test compression of each cylinder.
7. Burned, warped, or pitted valves.7. Replace valves.
8. Plugged or restricted exhaust system.8. Check exhaust system restriction. Replace parts, as necessary.
9. Faulty coil(s).9. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
ENGINE MISSES ON ACCELERATION1. Dirty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs.1. Set gap as needed or replace plug(s).
2. Contamination in Fuel System.2. Clean fuel system and replace fuel filter.
3. Burned, warped, or pitted valves.3. Replace valves.
4. Faulty coil(s).4. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
ENGINE MISSES AT HIGH SPEED1. Dirty or incorrect spark plug gap.1. Set gap as needed or replace plug(s).
2. Faulty coil(s).2. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
3. Dirty fuel injector(s).3. Test and replace as necessary. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Information)
4. Contamination in fuel system.4. Clean system and replace fuel filter.