Van made a weird noise and I lost power?

DANNY1208

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2003 DODGE CARAVAN
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
142,625 MILES

I was driving when my van made a weird noise and I lost power. When I would step on the gas I got no response. I put it in neutral and coasted to a gas station, by this time my car had died. I was low on gas so I thought I had run out. I got gas and it would not start. I bled the fuel line checked the pump and checked the line and gas is getting through but it still wont start. What do I do next?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 AT 2:39 AM

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SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

It almost sounds like you might have a faulty crank position sensor.
Does your engine crank over but not start?
Typically when a crank sensor goes bad, the engine can simply stall while you are driving and most of the time you won't be able to start it back up. It might crank but won't start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

An engine will need spark and fuel to start.
Since you have already checked to see you are getting fuel, next item is to check for spark at the plugs.
Here is an helpful article of how to check for spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I have attached the crank position sensor location and replacement diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.

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