1997 Dodge Caravan VAN SHUTTING OFF

130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYNTOTY
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hi i got a 1997 dodge grand caravan.Sometimes when the van is being driven for a while it will start to act like if its gonna shut off. When it does this most of the time the van shuts off and i have to wait like 30-45 minutes for it cool down and it will start right back up again. Its happenning more and more. Ive changed the ignition coil pack,spark plugs etc... First they told me it might me the fuel pump,then ignition pack. i changed the pack and it still does the same. the dashboard lights up as if the car is always empty (no gas) even if the tank is full. The cruise control lights stays on. any help will be GREATLY appreciated
Jan 27, 2009 at 9:01 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Suspect crank sensor
check ASD relay
Jan 27, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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JAYNTOTY
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[quote:f2d7d2d75c="BMRFIXIT"]Suspect crank sensor
check ASD relay[/quote:f2d7d2d75c]

thank you for the fast reply. where is the crank sensor located? i guess i'll change the relay. its the suto shutdown relay right?
Jan 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM
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ASD relay is the Auto Shut Down relay sensor location On the transmission bellhousing
Jan 27, 2009 at 10:08 AM
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