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Question v6 GP misfiring

I have a 2001 GP with 113,000 miles....I know....anyway it has been awful driving it. When I press the gas it seems to be hesitating like something is clogged. I have changed spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, oil. I took it to auto zone they said it was a sensor but the code that came up they had never seen before. I took to a mechanic he said it was misfiring...so not real sure. Think it could be 02 sensor? Please help...gas mileage sucks and service engine light on.
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Do you remember the code that was pulled??

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Old 10-11-2004, 11:19 AM
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Code

Sorry no I had it in my car but the #'s wore off I want to say it was something like 2480 I will check on my way home today and let you know.
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Re: v6 GP misfiring

Big-L how's it going?
Could it be the O2 sensor? Mines doing the same thing. Headed to dealer tomorrow at lunch to find out. Don't know why I just by the software for my laptop and get it over.
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Which plugs are you running?
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Re: Re: v6 GP misfiring

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Big-L how's it going?
Could it be the O2 sensor? Mines doing the same thing. Headed to dealer tomorrow at lunch to find out. Don't know why I just by the software for my laptop and get it over.

If you dont mind ....let me know how things turn out.
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Which plugs are you running?

I have no clue....I will have to look for my receipt...when it comes to cars I know nothing..all I know is they need gas, oil, fluids......oh and a wash in my spare time
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Re: v6 GP misfiring

how many miles ago did you change the plugs, wires, filter and oil.
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Re: v6 GP misfiring

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I think he said he changed plugs, wires, fuel filter and oil.
Sounds like it was from the time this started.
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how many miles ago did you change the plugs, wires, filter and oil.
109,000 miles....
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109,000 miles....
oil needs to be changed, probably the air filter, but the BIG thing is what the code was. you could be driving in open loop and that would explain the conditions you mentioned.
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oil needs to be changed, probably the air filter, but the BIG thing is what the code was. you could be driving in open loop and that would explain the conditions you mentioned.
Just had the air filter changed. I just called the shop they said they had the motor out...ran into some problems...scary...
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Re: v6 GP misfiring

KLMATEJO,
Had plugs, wires, gas filter and top half of motor flashed. Still missing and "Check eng." light on. Back in shop as we speak. If I don't run out of money, I will let you know what it was.
Good luck,

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Re: v6 GP misfiring

I feel that one....I'm afraid to get the bill...good luck. Let me know how it turns out. I will let you know my outcome
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Just had the air filter changed. I just called the shop they said they had the motor out...ran into some problems...scary...
oh shit, they had to take out the motor. must be more than just the timing belt. maybe cracked piston? well i'm sorry to here that, hope things work out now.
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