2001 Dodge Caravan

Tiny
ITALIANLADY
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 17,000 MILES
Ok another problem with dodge van I had posted on here a few days ago that my van would not start and we had changed several parts on it and it still would not start so it has set for a few days and then I went out today just on a chance whim and turned the key and the van strated first time in 2 months but, it only ran for 2 mins with a rough idle then died and would not strat back up. And input on that one?
Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 11:53 PM

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Tiny
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Next time it refuses to start do below to determine if its fuel or spark related.

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 6:00 AM

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