1998 Dodge Caravan fuel systems

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 1998 dodge caravan. I just replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, wires and new fuel filter assy. The car was running real good for a day and then it weas driving along and it lost power and quit. The engine would crank over but would not start. There was a strong odor of fuel which could be smelt inside and outside the car.

I still need to make sure the coil did not quit working but if that is not the problem.I think it could be a fuel problem like the fuel pump not working properly or the fuel regulator. How do I check to see if the fuel pump regulator is working properly and could this be the problem?
Oct 14, 2008 at 1:12 AM
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On? If so check the fuel pressure then report back or you can do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a carb cleaner and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing belt/chain
Oct 14, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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I recently talked with you guys about my 1998 dodge caravan. The vehicle is running just fine when it runs but the problem is now this.

when the car runs for a while the fuel pressure blows the fuel supply line connection off at the point where it goes to my fuel rails. I was wondering a few things and that is this. is the fuel roll over valves bad in tank causing high pressure, is my charcoal cannister plugged or my purge valve not working properly.

I replaced new fuel filter anyway because it needed to be done and I made sure that it was connected right. I also have been reading about some charcoal cannisters that have cleanable filters??? I also am wondering if I have a leak detection pump if so is it bad.
I'm trying to get my mother in laws car fixed and it just so happened that the OBD-2 plug for some reason has no power so I am unable to use my scanner, Thank You for your time
Oct 23, 2008 at 4:19 PM
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Disconnect the fuel pressure hose and feel for vacuum-if none find out why-because the regulator is not maintaining the fuel pressure and also look for a clogged return line-
Oct 23, 2008 at 4:40 PM
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