2000 Dodge Caravan 74,500 Miles

Tiny
DINKYGIRL
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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.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 AT 11:36 AM

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Tiny
MIKEYBDMAN
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If the eninge will not turn over, then charge the battery.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 2:49 PM

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