1998 Dodge Caravan computer stopped the vehicle mechanic sa

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
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BRITLAD
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Computer problem
1998 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 138.57 miles

vehicle stopped instantly, started after a short period. but stopped immediatly again it has a remote starter, installed at the factory , after being towed to a shop i was told that the computer went bad only 4 % of this type caravan had a different type of computer installed and nobody can find one anyware, cant find rebuilts nothing no junkyards , can you please help as i am a handicapped vietnam vet and this van is needed to get me and my wheel chair around i live on s s d. 900.00 monthly -please can you help, i have a manual but im no mechanic, either the tools ,can you show me where the computer is located
Feb 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Very uncommon for the computer to go dead on it like that
its more common for the fuel pump to fail or crank sensor
ask them why they think its the computer
Feb 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
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