I may just end up bringing it to my mechanic if he can look at it Friday.

Does an OBD1 scanner show more info than the ignition code method does? I see in my Haynes manual that only some of the engine codes say they will light the check engine light. Not sure if that also means only some will show up with the ignition code method as opposed to using an actual scanner.

 

May want to have a compression test done?

 

I have an appointment with my mechanic for Thursday.

However, I received some advice to try swapping out the distribution coil pack. I still have my old '92 Town and Country for parts, so I figured nothing to lose.

Had a somewhat rough ride home from work, with stuttering on the highway and it getting mad when backing up and idling in the driveway.

Did a quick coil pack swap when I got home tonight, and so far it is looking very promising. After the swap, a 5 minute test drive, idle, and reverse were all nice and smooth.

Will report back tomorrow to see if all is well after a drive on the highway.

 

Naturally it was randomly 35 degrees today.

Aside from that, I think the ignition coil was the problem. 100 percent better driveability. Even got back power that was lost during certain points throughout the acceleration range. Feels like an engine again!

 

Good job! Let your mechanic know you may not be in, Just don't say you may have fix the problem just yet.

 

Pleased to report my fuel economy has jumped from an appalling 19.x MPG back up to 23.5 MPG on my last (first total since fixing) full tank of gas.

It's been running well since the fix, but I did have a couple of sputters yesterday. I ordered a brand new coil and hopefully that will sort out any remaining issue, as the replacement coil I used was from my old van which had its own special problems.

I have had a few instances of it not starting on the first key turn since then (also in the past few days) so I may end up swapping the starter as well (old van has about a year old starter)