I just finished replacing water pump and timing chain tesioner in my 2004 2.7 dodge intrepid

when i finished, it started rough, but then purred like a kitten
however, when i took it for a test run, and the engine reached 2400 rpms the car would jerk 3 times and not shift into gear

My favorite mechanic, Rocco, told me i possibly need to adjust the shift detent cable, but i forgot what he said

Can anyone help

Miller

 

is there a check engine light on?

 

Yes there is!

The engine light was on when my water pump was bad. It remained on even though i replaced the water pump.

Miller

 

the water pump will not give you check engine light. there has to be something else wrong. but to check your engine light code start with your key in the ignition.
from the "off" position, turn key to "on" position without actually starting 3 times.
so: off-on-off-on-off-on and leave it. the code will be displayed in your odometer and will start with a "P" like "P1684" or "P0455" etc. if this doesn't work. start over and make sure you do it quickly. it will say "done" when finished. once you get the codes, post back any that show and we can go from there.

 

Thank you so much! I will do this tonight when I go to my mom's garage, which is an hour from where I live. I appreciate how you have responded to me

Miller

 

I did as you instructed and after several attempts P0016 came up....

What does this code mean?

Miller

 

P0016 is the code that came up?

what does this mean?

Miller

 

well, I called a dealer, and they said P0016 means crank and cam not aligned.....my worst fear
after spending numerous hours driving back and forth to fix this vehicle, i'm now back to taking it back apart to do the timing...

 

i wouldn't take it apart. i would double check the cam sensor first. sounds like it went out on you. another guy had the same issue as he was driving home from work. hit 2500 rpms and the car started to buck and act up. he replaced the cam sensor and all is well.

had your timing been off, you would have noticed immediately. car would not start or car would continue to run rough. would not have "purred" like you stated.

 

this is from the service manual.

REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.7L
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the
front of the head.
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(2) Remove camshaft position sensor screw.
(3) Without pulling on the connector, pull the sensor
out of the chain case cover.

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.7L
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the
front of the head.
(1) Install sensor in the chain case cover and push
sensor in until contact is made with the boss on the
head. While holding the sensor in this position,
install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 N·m (105
in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Attach electrical connector to sensor.