Chrysler 300m oil light came on while driving and the engine then shut down. the oil light is still on the dash and the car wont start. turns over fine just dont run

The OIL LIGHT will come on when the Car Dies. Crankshaft Sensor, Fuel Issue. Is there Spark? Will it start if you spray Starting Fluid into the Intake while it is cranking?

Trying to determine if the Fuel Pump failed or another reason... Report back with the above information

Oil Light comes on when the Pressure drops below a certain amount. If I was a betting man, I would tell you to test your CRANK SHAFT SENSOR.

Either the oil pressure switch has failed, or you really do have zero oil pressure. The lack of oil pressure can kill the fuel pump to prevent a fire in a wreck.
You may be able to jumper the fuel pump relay to see it it will start, then figure out the oil pressure issue.

sound like run battery down your water pump on the 300M driven by the timing chain.could have disturb timing.

check all engine fluid levels and repost findings especially engine oil..if oil is low, some engines have low oil cutoff..

WOW, that's a pretty big row to hoe... At this point it could be many things. You'll have to be more specific and utilize the codes the vehicle has to offer. Just turn the key to the ON position and shut it off. Then back to the ON position, and shut it off again. Then ON once more, and look at your trip meter on the dash. It should reveal the "MIL" codes you need to start diagnosing this poor thing.
In the early days the MIL light woiuld flash, but we're now lucky enough to be able to read things like P01400 and such. get the codes and we can go from there! Don't forget to write back!!

What prompted you to change the fuel pump to begin with? Did you check the codes on the dash? Or have someone OBD check it? It could be a crank sensor, but the codes should reveal that. Codes first and work backwards, please.

check the timing belt!! may have been put on to loose or to tight,

you need to replace the relay for the headlights located in the fuse box in the engine compartment near the battery. the headlights you see when you shut off the others are likely your day time running lights

Robert

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Hi theoriginalj, have the CPS (cam positioning sensor) and the CSS (crankshaft sensor) checked as soon as possible either one of these has caused a lot of problems for the 300M good luck and hope this helps you. let me know how you make out in the event it may be another problem take care