SPONSORED LINKS

Engine not running

Tiny
AAWANA
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,725 MILES
Came to a stop sign, van just died. No sputtering, noises, nothing. Just died. Cranks, but won't start.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 AT 4:58 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
CH112063
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,320 POSTS
You could have lost the ignition, fuel, or the engine's compression. Your going to have to tow it and check the computer for codes, and the engine for fuel by spraying a tiny bit of starting fluid in it. To check the engine mechanically, a compression test is used. Remember the whole ignition and fuel is controlled by a PCM module. It stores fault codes and you can use an engine scanner to see if anything shows up. You can read about each test in the section on first things to check. You have alot of miles and I wish you the best. A list of the codes is here also.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
XXRAWRXX
  • MEMBER
  • 22 POSTS
Same thing happened with my '96 Caravan; it would drive for a while then die but it would come back on every time. Spark plugs were the culprit, so maybe you should check yours out and replace them if needed.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 1:14 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links