1990 Other Chrysler Models Dynasty stalled out and now will

Tiny
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  • 1990 CHRYSLER
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I have a chrysler dynasty. 3.3L V6. The problem is, I drove it one day and the first trip out in town the car was working. The 2nd trip around town I was sitting in drive waiting for roughly 5-10 minutes. My car started to sputter a bit like it was going to die out and shake a bit. Then the check engine light came on, oil pressure gauge dropped completely and the car died. I got it started again for a few seconds then it just stalled out again. A few days later I go back with a new fuel filter, and it sounds like it wants to crank over but it doesn't. So I replaced the fuel filter, checked fluids, and I still cant get it started. Please I really need help we are expecting our baby anyday and am 40 minutes away from hospital on foot.
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 AT 12:40 PM

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Tiny
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Check to see if you have a good blue spark
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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Ok there is one thing I forgot to mention. It does crank over but not to the point of starting. When I turn the key I hear the fuel pump engage. And on my voltmeter there are 4 lines mine is at the 2nd one up

<--- I am sitting here
<----#2
(0)

when I turn the key it drops down to #2. Could it just be the battery? And the remaining 3 spark plugs and wires that werent changed yet?

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i have a chrysler dynasty. 3.3L V6. The problem is, I drove it one day and the first trip out in town the car was working. The 2nd trip around town I was sitting in drive waiting for roughly 5-10 minutes. My car started to sputter a bit like it was going to die out and shake a bit. Then the check engine light came on, oil pressure gauge dropped completely and the car died. I got it started again for a few seconds then it just stalled out again. A few days later I go back with a new fuel filter, and it sounds like it wants to crank over but it doesn't. So I replaced the fuel filter, checked fluids, and I still cant get it started. Please I really need help we are expecting our baby anyday and am 40 minutes away from hospital on foot.
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 AT 1:00 PM
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Do what I've suggested could lead you somewhere.
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 AT 1:03 PM
Tiny
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Yeah I finally got to check it and there is no spark at all. So what would I check next?

I also forgot to mention that there is no distributer cap its just a diecast metal rectangle block that my spark plug wires connect to.
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 AT 1:29 PM
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DIS -check the crankshaft position sensor this will cause no spark direct system
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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Ummmm. Where's that? And whats it look like?
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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Where is that located on a 90 chrysler dynasty?
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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Ok then. Thanks for the help.I guess.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 7:57 PM
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Its a dodge product

The crankshaft position sensor location see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_47.jpg

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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 10:08 PM
Tiny
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Ok so I unhook this? How do I know if its bad or not?
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 10:18 PM
Tiny
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Use a multimeter to read the resistances on the CPS
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 10:34 PM
Tiny
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Ok so I dont have the equpiment to check that. So is it held on by just the one 1/2'' screw? And can I just replace the cam sensor with another one?
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Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 3:30 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help but im giving up on this car. Im sick of wondering and trying to figure out what it could be. As im sure you are too. So yea. Its up for sale now and again thank you for your help.
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Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 8:55 PM

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