The serpintine belt broke on this van. It died when the belt broke. I replaced belt but van still won't start. What do I need to do.
Aug 22, 2006 at 4:36 AM
2000 Dodge Caravan Won't Start After Belt
DINKYGIRL
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[quote:e599fce3ab="dinkygirl"]The serpintine belt broke on this van. It died when the belt broke. I replaced belt but van still won't start. What do I need to do.[/quote:e599fce3ab]
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.
Oct 23, 2019 at 7:49 AM
[quote:0258510fbc="Mikeybdman"][quote:0258510fbc="dinkygirl"]The serpintine belt broke on this van. It died when the belt broke. I replaced belt but van still won't start. What do I need to do.[/quote:0258510fbc]
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.[/quote:0258510fbc]
It will turn over but will not start. I have put on a new battery.
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.[/quote:0258510fbc]
It will turn over but will not start. I have put on a new battery.
Oct 23, 2019 at 7:49 AM
[quote:534f76beff="dinkygirl"][quote:534f76beff="Mikeybdman"][quote:534f76beff="dinkygirl"]The serpintine belt broke on this van. It died when the belt broke. I replaced belt but van still won't start. What do I need to do.[/quote:534f76beff]
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.[/quote:534f76beff]
It will turn over but will not start. I have put on a new battery.[/quote:534f76beff]
Ok, that is a different story. I would look for a damaged crankshaft or cam shaft sensor. Maybe the belt hit one of these sensors, or the plug/wiring going to one, and that will make your ignition never fire.
Just look around the front of the eninge and look for any obvious damage, or wiring harness that look like they got hit by the belt when it came off. Maybe you will get lucky and find a plug off. If not, you are probably going to have to get a mechanic you trust to track down the problem.
If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.[/quote:534f76beff]
It will turn over but will not start. I have put on a new battery.[/quote:534f76beff]
Ok, that is a different story. I would look for a damaged crankshaft or cam shaft sensor. Maybe the belt hit one of these sensors, or the plug/wiring going to one, and that will make your ignition never fire.
Just look around the front of the eninge and look for any obvious damage, or wiring harness that look like they got hit by the belt when it came off. Maybe you will get lucky and find a plug off. If not, you are probably going to have to get a mechanic you trust to track down the problem.
Oct 23, 2019 at 7:49 AM
Suggested Repair
Inspect the front of the engine for damage from the broken serpentine belt, especially the crankshaft and camshaft sensors and their plugs and wiring. If nothing obvious is found, have a trusted mechanic diagnose the no-start.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 2000 Dodge Caravan said the serpentine belt broke and the van died. After replacing the belt, it still would not start, although it cranks and has a new battery. The expert advised checking for a damaged crankshaft or camshaft sensor or related wiring or plug hit by the belt, and taking it to a mechanic if no obvious damage is found.