1999 Dodge Stratus wont run

BLUEOVALMAN

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1999 DODGE STRATUS
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
192,000 MILES

Car runs good when cold but after awhile dies. I can recycle the key a few times and it will start but keeps dying. Not much fuel pressure at bleeder on fuel rail

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 AT 3:04 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It sounds like a fuel pressure problem. I need you to check it when this happens.

Here is a "how to". Check it and let me know what you find.

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

Note: You'll need a gauge to check it. Many parts stores will lend or rent the gauge.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 9:34 AM

BLUEOVALMAN

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Thanks for the response. I thought the same thing about the fuel. I put on a new fuel pump and still had the same problem. I then talked to chrysler guru and he recomended a new crank position sensor. Changed it and she runs like a top again thank you.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 1:49 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I'm glad you found the problem. I'm surpised the check engine light didn't come on. Usually, a crank sensor will set it.

Regardless, let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 AT 8:07 PM