I am having trouble with my 2001 sebring.the car stopped on us on the weekend,had it towed to garage mechanic said we needed a fuel pump in gas tank..they hcanged it now the car will start but not stay running,the mechanic said he getting frustrated with me about this pls help

Amazing.....At this very moment in time.....my 2000 silhouette is doing the same thing....if you were unaware.....ventures Montana's and silhouette are from the same mold. Very similar in all aspects. My diagnostics have got to the fuel pump part of suspects....but I have already checked filter, relays, fuses and ignition electronics....my latest suspect is the pressure sensor that monitors the pressure of the gas tank....there is also a pressure sensor on the injector rail I'm suspicious of. I'm going to find out how to place each sensor in "okay ....fuel pump turn on and pump fuel to the throttle body" to check them. In my case....I don't smell any gas after turning the engine over....trying to start it.....sometimes for over an hour....never any gas smell....so I suspect fuel delivery is the problem. The fuel pump has several sensors that control whether or not it needs to run....and pump gas. I can hear my fuel pump run for 2 or3 seconds when I turn the ignition to the on or start positions.testing all of those sensors is my plan of action for this 3 day weekend. Your on track with your work and suspicion of the position sensors......vacuum leaks will follow the sensor checks. Vacuum leaks could cause a couple of sensors to fail too.....I dropped my fuel tank last weekend....and found the fuel pump to be in working condition.....I removed my fuel filter and punched a hole through it for free flow.....to eliminate it from the list...after checking the vacuum angle....I will move to the electronics side.....with the ignition switch first and the transmission position indicator switch following.....I've plugged my trouble code reader in and didn't get any indication of any failed electronic devices......my problem and your problem seem to be very similar, except that I am doing all of my work on the van myself. I will try to keep you informed of my diagnostics through fix it.it would be nice to know how yours is advancing too.....there are a few directions you can progress into.....hope one solves your problem....if not.....there will be more ideas to come....until I solve my problem....good luck to. Us both and onward we go......Nick.ps couldn't spell or grammar check because I'm using my phone to compose....and the typing pad covers the entirescript being typed. Sorry for any problems. Associated

Maybe some contamination or debris in the tank . How low do you let the fuel level get ? Do you let it below a 1/4 of a tank most of the time ? The fuel droping that low can damage the pump by over heating , the fuel pump needs to be submerged in fuel to keep it cool . If you can drive it for a week without any problems of it sutting off , i wouldn't think a fuel pump or filter problem either . What is the temperature outside where you live . Try some dry gas , fuel treatment or cleaner . Me myself i would do a few test's , because i can , an know how . I would do a fuel pump pressure an flow test , do you know what these are ? An i would check the electrical circuit , amp draw , voltage drop testing . Just to be sure . Do you know how to measure voltage with a volt meter ?


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It sounds like there is something wrong with the timing belt. Do NOT drive it; this could wreck your engine. Have it towed to your preferred mechanic ASAP.

Bad gas maybe, maybe junk in tank from bad gas or it could b the cadalidic converter

Camshaft sensor a more common problem, but have a diagnostic scan done first to save spending on uneccessary parts.

Just my opinion but it sounds like a fuel pump issue. When the pump gets hot it stops and after you tow it in it has cooled off by then. Tell someone to check the fuel system first. IE: fuel pressure.

I had the same issue (replaced fuses, fuel pump, pump relays fuel lines, selaers and gaskets and so on). Finally, I had fuel guage sending unit replaced (the thingy that measure the fuel in the tanks) in both the main and reservoir tanks-and no more problems.

either needs a new ignition relay or the wireing harness was not properly reconnected when the transmition was installed

It sounds like the vent hose or tube from the fuel tank to the side of the inlet assembly is restricted. It can be twisted or bent. I've seen one case where it was misrouted and smashed against the frame rail. The vent tube allows air to escape while filling with fuel.

This is not the fuel pump. It sounds like the computer is not setting the proper fuel mixture.