1998 Dodge Stratus problems with car turning off

Tiny
GENEANDPATSY
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  • 1998 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I have replaced fuel pump, fuel pump module and fuel filter. The engine starts fine and revs. Fine, will run as long there is no movement of the car. I can go 200/300 ft. And it shuts down as though the gas supply has stopped.
Monday, August 4th, 2014 AT 10:26 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Te fuel supply system is the last suspect. Chrysler fuel pumps rarely quit once they're started running. When they fail due to high mileage, they fail to start up. The engine may start but it will only run for a few seconds on stored fuel pressure.

The first thing is to check if you have spark once the engine stalls. Most likely you will not. The most common failure is of the camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor. When you have an engine running problem, please tell us which engine you have. They use very different ignition systems.

You also need to read the diagnostic fault codes. Chrysler makes that much easier to do yourself than any other manufacturer. Cycle the ignition switch from "off" to "run" three times within five seconds without cranking the engine. Leave it in "run", then watch the code numbers appear in the odometer display. Holler back with those numbers.
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Monday, August 4th, 2014 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
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Engine size is 2.4
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 AT 2:46 PM

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