I have a 98 Dodge Avenger 2.0 I recently bought it, It seems to be idleing kind of high around 1000rpm and a slight gas smell The rpms Go up and down some times it has a check engine light also

Asked by Garcia Jul 29, 2015 at 10:03 AM about the 1998 Dodge Avenger ES FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

And when the rpms go up the car
Shakes slightly

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Paul answered 8 years ago

what is the code? if not know go to a local parts store like AUTOZONE and have it read for free...

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cdlt0818 answered 3 years ago

i have a dodge avenger vvt 3.6l engine has irratic rpm and engine light was on with code p0456 when smoke test done nothing showed. did replace break booster vaccum hose, purge valve but still has irractic needle. sometimes hard automactic shift when slowing down and starting again from stop or stop at light. Mechanic doesnt seem to feel what im talking about. still no clue whats going on.

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