Stalls and/or will not start

Tiny
MISTY KITCHEN
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  • 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My van will start and run with no noticeable issues when the engine is cold/cool at start. When the engine is warm/hot, such as while running errands, the van will start chug/stutter for a few seconds, and then stall. Restarting eventually results in the engine not turning at all. At times, there is rough idle at start and I turn it off and then it restarts with no issues.

One day I had a lot of errands to run so I did not turn the car off while I went inside various places to do business as I knew turning the car off would leave me stranded. Unfortunately, while in the drug store the other day, I came out and the car was still running but it had a very rough idle. I turned the car off and restarted but it still had a rough idle. I revved the engine because in the past, doing so seemed to help me get around the performance issue, but it continued and then ultimately stalled.

I replaced the MAP sensor, cleaned the throttle body and also some sort of air sensor that is part of it, found a vacuum leak and replaced the hose, and replaced the MAP sensor. Also used a good fuel system cleaner but have not run through the gas yet.

Please, can anybody point me in a different area? I have searched and searched but have not found many answers for my issue. I do not want to have to turn to paying someone to fix my car as I am a single mom, but I will if things become too involved. I am pretty good with my hands and take pride in my hidden talents, so if I can do it myself, I would like to know what it is!

Thank you so very much!
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check battery for condition including load test most places do for free. check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts have them for rent. scan for codes auto parts does for free. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Sunday, August 30th, 2020 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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I will go get that done tomorrow after work, thank you. Can the auto parts store pull codes without the check engine light on? I always just assumed it had to be on for there to be any codes. It did come on a few days ago but I never bothered having them check it as it turned off after I did the recent work.
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Sunday, August 30th, 2020 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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No not the scanner they have. Only a mechanic with a pro machine can do that. It may be something else that a mechanic will have to do anyhow. Also check for vacuum leaks as well.
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