starting problems

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HARLEYJIM
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i have a 1998 dodge caravan sport. sometimes it starts an sometimes it wont do anything. if i let it set for 10 mins or overnight then it will start. sometimes when it trys to start it will rev up then die no matter what you do then it wont do nothing. please help!!
Jan 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the idle air control motor-also might want to do below when it refuses to start-to determine if its fuel or spark problem-

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, 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,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing



Jan 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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