1997 Plymouth Voyager Problem starting the van

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1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I have a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Trouble started when I stopped at a stop light. When it turned green I continued but had no power at all felt like engine was under stress. I could not exceed 10 mph even if I accelerated. I pulled over and turned the car off. I tried to restart it again after the engine had cooled but it would not turn over. The battery was strong but just wouldn’t turn over. The car was running fine up to this point, what could it be? Could it be a sensor of some type?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Pick your symptom:

Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.