1995 Dodge Avenger Why the car will not stay started when d

Tiny
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  • 1995 DODGE AVENGER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 225,000 MILES
I have owned this 1995 Dodge Avenger for at least 4 years. The car was given to me by a relative who owned it for a few years. The car was given it's routine maintenance ( tune up, oil changes, etc.) For the past 4 yrs, and just had it's tune up & oil change a few weeks before it started doing the following: I was leaving for work one day and upon turning the key, I heard a sound like a backfire(popping), but the car still kept running. Once I but the car in Drive, and drove for at least 9 blocks, the car went dead, shut down completely! I thought the car had overheated, so I waited for awhile, the car started right up, but I was only able to drive for a few blocks. I have had the distributor changed and a crankshaft sensor, but still not running. The mechanic sas that the car does not have any "fire". What can we do next?
Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 8:29 AM

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Tiny
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Was the check engine light on? Has he checked the computer?

Let me know.
Joe
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Monday, May 17th, 2010 AT 11:22 AM
Tiny
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As of now, car still has not been repaired. Mechanic says that he lost the part for his code scanner, and around this area, finding another one is difficult. Where can I find a used code scanner or something that would help this mechanic?

ALL of the lights turned on when the car stalled, just like if the engine was starting.
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Monday, May 17th, 2010 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
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Most parts stores sell them. Also, I believe they sell them on this web page. They aren't too expensive.
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 7:33 AM

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