# 2002 town and country spit and sputter

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [November 21, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818 "2009-11-21T19:07:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![harleycharlie95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/harleycharlie95/32/210_2.png) [@harleycharlie95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleycharlie95)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/1 "2009-11-21T19:07:02Z")

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I have an 02 town and country that sometimes after it has been running for a while starts to sputter only at an idle, when it’s running doen the road it has no problem. Now maybe some clues to help you guys diagnose this. Harsh start on cold start ups long turn overs and doesnt get any better during the day, and then sputters.

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**Author:** ![harleycharlie95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/harleycharlie95/32/210_2.png) [@harleycharlie95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleycharlie95)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/2 "2009-11-21T19:27:14Z")

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sorry didnt finish. sputters again only at an idle only on warm motor. Once started it run’s well until warm and usually after 20-25 miles

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/3 "2009-11-21T19:36:28Z")

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Starting problems, sputtering, and rough idling make me wonder about the spark plugs. When were they last replaced?

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**Author:** ![harleycharlie95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/harleycharlie95/32/210_2.png) [@harleycharlie95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleycharlie95)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/4 "2009-11-21T22:35:48Z")

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yes the tech also thought the same and put 6 new platinum plugs and still did the same. just had that done 2 mths ago cb

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2009, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/5 "2009-11-22T01:49:53Z")

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What about the wires?

Has the fuel pressure been checked? Fuel filter replaced? Air filter?

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/6 "2009-11-22T02:22:48Z")

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Is the “Check Engine” light on? Two things come to mind: coolant temperature sensor and cam (or crank) position sensor. Which engine do you have?

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**Author:** ![harleycharlie95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/harleycharlie95/32/210_2.png) [@harleycharlie95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleycharlie95)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-town-and-country-spit-and-sputter/39818/7 "2009-11-22T03:21:27Z")

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good question, i’ll have them checked