1998 Dodge Van VAN WON'T START IN TEMPS BELOW TNE DEGREES

171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Our 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan won't start in very cold weather. Its a 3.3 liter engine. The battery is only six monts old. It was tested and is doing great. It will crank and start and die three times and then it won't crank at all. It acts like its getting no fuel to stay at cold idle. Initially all the lower counsel idiot lights do not light up, nor the engine light. No odometer or transmission display either when I turn the ignition on. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Susan Anlage
Jan 24, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check your fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pressure regulator/fuel pump/fuel filter. If okay start testing the coolant temperature sensor and then get back.
Jan 24, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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