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93 caravan starts but die's
Sent to Car Experts June 14 02:30 PM

Car was running great until i tried to start it the other day, it just cranked over and over, like there was no spark, after a few trys it finally started, ( it used to start with a touch of the key, didn't have to crank it).it started very slowly and it took some time to get it to idle,so i took it for a ride, Then the van started to lose power as soon as i accelerate and there is a slight knocking with some backfireing eventually it stalls out, when i can keep it running there seems to be alot of noise coming from the air cleaner. if you need more detail just ask. Thanks

 

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1993 Dodge grandcaravan le 3.3

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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June 14 3:00 PM (29 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
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hello, did you happen to check the fuel pressure and volume??
tony -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 296 Car Accepts
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June 14 3:10 PM (10 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
Reply to tony's Post: i did not check fuel pressure,(don't know how) but after the problem started, the next day i did change out the fuel filter and still had the same issue's and the tank is half full
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June 14 3:21 PM (11 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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ok, you will need to have a fuel pressure guage...from pepboys or some other parts store would have one..usually not to expensive... there will be direction for use with it.. but on this van its pretty easy... you will need to locate the fuel rail..(attached to the injectors) the chrome tube... you will see what looks like a tire valve stem..thats the test port.. you will want to attach the gauge to that port... then cycle the key a few times. and take a reading.. ..you can let me know that when you get it... also,just for curiousity sake, you could go push the valve down with a screw driver head and see if there is pressure.. and how much flow came out.. if nothing, cycle the key a few times, if still nothing.. when you cycle the key,do you hear the fuel pump hummm.
tony -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 296 Car Accepts
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June 14 4:18 PM (57 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
Reply to tony's Post: ok , i just went out and pushed the valve with a screw driver, i got a very small puff of pressure and a very small amount of gas, i then cranked it a few with the same outcome small puff pressure very little gas ,also the fuel pump is hummmming when key turned
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June 14 4:21 PM (2 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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tony -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 296 Car Accepts
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June 14 4:51 PM (30 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
I will pick up gauge tomorrow and test it also are we talking about the fuel pump in tank or is their one outside
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June 14 4:59 PM (7 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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hello again, yes...unfortunatly its in the tank.... if its something your not sure of doing.. haveing towed to a shop would be the best thing....if you do attempt it, besure to wear goggles and make sure you blow off the ring that retains the fuel pump... you dont want the dirt and debri falling into the tank... I can also tell you,mopar pumps are one of the easier to replace as they are slightly off the top and not dead center top like most.....also, if it turns out to be the fuel pump, there not cheap.... I know, all things you didnt want to hear...
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