Engine is stalling at idle?

That is good news. It was just a pain to find it. Regardless, I'm glad you found it.

As far as the pulley, if you are refering to the small flange on the end of the pulley, you don't need it. The new one will be fine. The belt won't come off.

Let us know if you have questions in the future.
Joe

You may just have dirt that is clogging up the small area between the throttle blade and the body it sits in, have a throttle body service, or read about it here and try cleaning it out yourself.
This is a good start, ok.

They are a pain. I can't believe it cost that much. Did you get it from a dealer? I don't know where you live, but I'm in PA. Around here they are in the area of 60.00.

WHat part of it looks missaligned? Also, if you could hear the bearing going bad in the old one, it would have eventually frozen up on you and cost you a belt and maybe a tow based on where you were. It's better that you replaced it.

Joe

Hi, I dont think this is a serious problem, I believe your problem is a dirty throttle body and possibly a faulty Idle air control valve. The valve is what keeps air coming into the throttle body when your foot comes off of the gas pedal, while the car is in drive. Sometimes a dirty throttlebody will cause that problem too, so before spending any money on the part. I would clean it thoroughly first.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.

When it starts and stalls out it is sometimes a MAP sensor problem with this van. And a fuse or switch may be out. I am sorry your having this problem. Take it back, it should be covered under a warranty repair. If it is not something else. It's frustrating I know, but your doing the best you can. Maybe the IAC motor may have something to do with it. A dealership would not want you to not bring a problem with any repair made to anyone, this way they can help improve their service. If you take it to someone else, they will charge you, no matter what.

Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.

This is all what I have on this code

i would check for a short in the wiring and also check fuel pressure and check for spark

good luck
Jack

DTC P1698: NO BUS MESSAGE FROM TRANS CONTROL MODULE (3.3L & 3.8L)
Monitored & Set Conditions
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) communicate messages across the bus, as information from either module is needed to operate their respective systems. Messages from TCM are monitored with ignition on and battery voltage more than 10 volts. DTC will be stored in PCM if no bus messages are received from TCM for 20 seconds. Possible causes for DTC to set are: intermittent condition, defective PCM, or defective connectors or wiring.

Testing
1. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Cycle ignition on and off several times. Using scan tool, read DTCs. If Good Trip counter for DTC P1698 is displayed and displayed count is "0", go to next step. If Good Trip counter is not displayed for DTC P1698 or displayed count is not "0", go to step 3. 2. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with TCM. If scan tool communicates with TCM, replace PCM. Program the new PCM. See PROGRAMMING. If scan tool does not communicate with TCM, perform NO RESPONSE FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE test. See COMMUNICATIONS under SYSTEM TESTS in BODY CONTROL MODULES- CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. 3. At this time, conditions for DTC to set do not exist or fault is an intermittent problem. Start engine and allow it to idle. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Using scan tool, monitor parameters related to DTC while wiggling connectors and wiring harness. If value changes while wiggling connectors and wiring harness, repair connectors and wiring harness where wiggling caused value to change. If value does not change, review Freeze Frame data using scan tool. Attempt to duplicate condition that caused DTC to set. Check for any related technical service bulletins that may apply. Visually inspect related connectors and wiring harness. Repair connectors and wiring harness as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If no problems are indicated, test is complete.

Can you please add more details to your description? With nothing else to go on, the most common way to solve this is to drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.