"streblo" > wrote in message
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> The main problem was a faulty spark, the car was actually running with
> 3 cyls. It runs well now but it will not start with the MAP sensor
> connected. I get a series of codes related with MAP (13, 14) so I'll
> get a used sensor to se what (a new one is about $100).
>
> Cheers
>
> downwithdodgeandchrysler wrote:
> > Hi, I have an 88 reliant and I am almost experiencing what you are going
> > thru. My 2.5 liter 4 cyclinder has about 300 000 plus kilometers on it,
> > and I do have aslight power problem with starting and idoling. it tends
to
> > want to stall and idol very roughly, even though its fuel injected,
> > something is not right... Ii replaced all spark plugs wires cap and
rotor
> > and yet its been almost a year since I replaced it entirely, it still
runs
> > roughly in both warm and cold temps. I think my problem may be coolant
> > related. have a leaky radiator and leak about 2 liters of water every
2nd
> > day i have to refill it, that is when it really loses power and becomes
> > sluggish in acceleration when water is low. Not sure if this is of any
> > help to you so thought i may run this issue by you.
>
If the car will not start with the map sensor connected and will when it is
disconnected you found your problem!!! replace the map sensor because it is
shorted out.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech