2000 Plymouth Voyager Mini van lost power

FUNEBUNNY81

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2000 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES

I was driving on the freeway doing the speed limit and my van was driving just fine then out of no where it seemed to have lost power. It was still running when it lost power, and it was like my accelerator wasn't working, my speed decreased and I drove onto the side of the freeway. When I came to a stop, I shut off the engine then tried to restart it and it wouldn't start. It turned over but no start. It made no loud noises during the whole incident. We've checked the spark plugs, distributor cap and it was none of those. What could it be?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Do below to determine whether it's fuel, spark or compression issue:

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -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, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

Compression:
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.