Why does my 1997 dodge caravan die intermittently?

SOURCE: 1997 Dodge caravan crank position sensor

it is located on the bellhousing of the transmission it gets its signal from the flywheel.look where the transmission bolts to the engine.

SOURCE: 1996 3.3 L Caravan runs smoothly after starting

is the idle air control solenoid next to the air intake tube good. did you relearn the cam and crank sensor after installing them. you need a good scantool to do this. try the iac solenoid first. best of luck

Rob Sinbad

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• Posted on Aug 28, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 dodge caravan new pcm new crank and cam

If you have replace new cam sensor with no sparks and the coil are good putting out 12 volt, my guess would be the computer it self faulty. cam sensor sense the cam turning and send info to computer telling computer to disperse the charge from the coil pack to the plugs assuming relay, cam sensor, coil, plugs, and wires are good. make sure the cam sensor is put in properly and position.

SOURCE: I have a 1997 Dodge Neon and i replaced the

first thing double check all fuses under hood in the power distribution box.....secondly turn key to the run position and check to see if the check engine light lights up on instrument cluster.. thirdly is it a new computer or a used one and was it flashed to work in your car let me know

SOURCE: my 2002 dodge grand caravan 3.8 l keeps

You could have a clogged Catalytic Converter which would cause the backfiring and non -starting issue.