Will not start after being driven.

Tiny
MITCHELL GILBOW
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
My van will start with no problem after it has set over a long period of time and if it has just been setting at an idle but if it is driven even a few miles it will not start. After being driven it will turn over with no problems and fires but spits then dies. If I keep trying to crank on it it will eventually stop firing. I have done a lot of research online but have not found where anyone has found the problem. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you in advance.
Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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  • 48,601 POSTS
This sounds like a classic fuel pump failure after getting warm. Check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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