What kind of electrical probelms would cause a.

Tiny
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  • 1992 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE
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What kind of electrical probelms would cause a 1992 chrysler fifth aveune new yorker to lose power and die at different times during the driving. It will die while coming out of a turn and it will die while driving at 40 mph. Have changed everything but the car, the mechanic did a pressure test and I believe a volt test but will ask. Just had a crank sensor changed but it still dies.
Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 4:05 AM

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Tiny
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With intermittent problems all those tests are meaningless if they aren't done while the problem is occurring. You have to clarify too how the symptoms act. Does the engine stall suddenly as though you turned off the ignition switch or does it sputter for a few seconds, then gradually lose power?

If the stalling occurs more often when you start to coast from highway speed, you might suspect a plugged strainer in the gas tank. You can also drive the car with a scanner connected that has a record feature. I use the Chrysler DRB2 and DRB3 for all of my newer cars. They will show the status of the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay. If that turns off when the stalling occurs but before the engine coasts to a stop, a failing sensor is the most likely suspect. There should also be a diagnostic fault code stored in the Engine Computer that will identify the circuit or system with the problem.
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Monday, April 1st, 2013 AT 8:07 AM

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