1996 Dodge Caravan Stalling

JMG0317

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1996 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
223,000 MILES

Yesterday I was driving my van and stopped to run in for cigarettes. I was inside for maybe 3 mins. When I came back out he van started but when put in reverse it died. It restarted and I was able to go about 100 feet before it died again. I tried to restart again and it wouldn't start. It was turning over but acted like it wasn't getting enough fuel. I tried an hour or so later and it started right up and I drove it home without a problem. What does this indicate?

Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 7:31 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Is the car still running good or have other thigs happened?

Joe

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 1:00 PM

JMG0317

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The only other problems are that the AC unit has a leak. And the lifters are rattling. Otherwise I haven't had any real problems.

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 1:00 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I don't think they are related, unless the lifters are so out of adjustment they are no longer opening the valves enough.

Regardless, what I need you to do is check for spark and fuel. To me it sounds like the fuel pump is going bad, but I can't be sure until it happens again. If you don't have the tools to check pump pressure, many parts stores will rent them.

Let me know what happens or if this helps you.

Joe

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 1:00 PM