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Engine stalls

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
Previously, van was hard starting but starts after two to three attempts, drives smooth when running.

Five days ago while driving, it stalled, will not start, but after seven to ten minutes, started again. Drove it and ran smoothly for 3kms, then stalled again. Again hard starting, and started again after a while, and was able to smoothly drove it home without stalling. Did not use it the rest of the day.

Next day, it started with one click, left it idling, but engine shut off by itself after about ten minutes. Did not start again after.

Just like with my previous experience with my 1998 Neon, which was exactly the same, (which I successfully fixed the problem by replacing crankshaft and camshaft position sensor), I did the same approach with this van, but still did not work.

There is no spark. I have a OBD2 scan tool, and it reads:


PO340 $40 GENERIC
Cam Position Sensor A circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor.


I would highly appreciate any suggestion.

Thank you so much.


Rey
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Monday, September 17th, 2018 AT 2:31 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hi Rey,

You can get this code by a timing belt or chain that has jumper one tooth and it with give you this code. This condition will be present with low compression. Let's follow this guide to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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Hello Ken,

Many thanks for your message and sorry for this delayed reply.

Thank God, I was able to fixed the problem when I re- inserted the camshaft position sensor. I noticed that I did not set it in properly the first time. Right after I did this, I cranked the engine, it started with just one click and ran smoothly all the way!

Thanks for the link you shared, I will keep it in my files for future reference.

Rey
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Tiny
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Nice work! Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
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Tiny
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Thanks, will do!

Until next time.

Rey
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