1997 Chevy Venture engine shut off while driving

venture100venture100 Member Posts: 1
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Venture 3.4 started knocking, shut off,won't start. Any ideas?

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  • takumi_takumi_ Member Posts: 7
    Probably internal damage. Is there oil? There's a part called a knock sensor, once it detects knocking (damaged engine internals) it tells the computer to shut the motor off to prevent more damage from happening or throwing a connecting rod and oil out onto the road.
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