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Dodge Dynasty Lack Of Power Q. Hi, I am trying to find an answer to a problem I am having with my 1992 Dodge Dynasty with the 3.3 liter V-6. The problem I am having only occurs every now and then. Sometimes it will run fine for a few days then give me problems and after it sits overnight it will run fine again. Most of the time it does it going down the highway.

It starts to hesitate and you have to almost push the pedal to the floor before it will take off again. Then when you let up on the pedal it starts to do it again. I have been told since the check engine light is not on it cannot be diagnosed. I have changed the fuel filter, plugs and wires, and the coil pack and I cannot get rid of the problem. A friend told me it could be the EGR Valve sticking could that be it?

Thanks for your help,
Daylon

A. You can eliminate the EGR valve by unplugging the vacuum line and capping it off. Then drive it. If the problem disappears, you know it is the EGR valve Since it is an intermittent problem and can not be duplicated on command, finding the cause will be difficult indeed. You may have to wait until the problem becomes more consistent before it can be located.

It could be a symptom of a fuel pump going bad, but I would like to be more certain of it before I go replacing it.