1997 Dodge Van engine just randomly shuts off while driving

1997 DODGE VAN
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My 97 van started to be hard to start, now it's hard to start and just randomly shuts off while i'm driving. This is very dangerous as you can imagine. I just installed new spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor and a new coil and it still does this.
Sep 8, 2009 at 5:04 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it shuts off do below immediately to catch what's causing it fuel or spark-

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Sep 8, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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