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Best regards,
Shipo
ive been to 2 mechanics one said i need to replace fuel pump and filters also possible electric problems. the second one says i need vehicle speed sensor, cam sensor and ignition coil pack. With all these different possibilities idont know who or what to believe and really cannot afford to replace things that arent damage. If any one has an idea or any helpful information it would be gladly appreciated
FWIW, I kind of doubt the fuel pump is an issue, but depending upon the number of miles you have on the van, the filter might be an issue.
Regarding the electronics, oxygen sensors, cam and vehicle speed sensors do fail over time and you should be prepared to replace these as well (assuming the codes point that way). As for the coil pack, I highly doubt it is an issue either.
Keep us posted.
Best regards,
Shipo
Were I in your shoes, I'd take it back to whoever you bought it from and ask them to fix it. If they won't, I might be inclined to talk with a lawyer.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Best regards,
Shipo
Hold tight if you can.
Heidi
Also, clean and seal the coil connector and the cam sensor connector. Think of this as a moisture problem. I have replaced all these parts - some multiple times. The problem is in the connectors, not the parts.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
1) The oil pressure light comes on because the engine stopped (when the engine stops, so too does the oil pump), not the other way around.
2) The warm-up time is irrelevant. In fact, you should never "warm-up" a car for more than five to ten seconds, even in the dead of winter.
3) The very first thing you should do is to take your car to a shop and have the OBD-II codes scanned. Most likely they will point to the problem (like an oxygen sensor or a cam position sensor).
Best regards,
Shipo
Thank you for your suggestions on resolving the issue with the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The symptoms I am having is exactly what you have explained. I have cleaned and sealed the coil and cam sensor connectors, but I could not find the connector at the bottom front center of the engine. Can you give me a little more details on where is this located?
Your help is greatly appreciated!!
Steve Belarmino
I just got my van out of the garage yesterday.
Tuesday morning I am taking it too the Dodge dealer & see if they cn find out whats wrong.
It is a real shame, because if my car wasn't having this issue, my wife would still be driving it and most likely until "the wheel's come off". :>)
If I get any positive result or suggestions that work, I will certainly let you know.
Steve
When this happens everything on the van works except the electronic mileage and trip meter will not light up.
The van starts and runs for about 5 seconds then stalls out it will restart then stall for about 5 times then it will not crank at all BUT everything else is ok IE:radio,lights ect.
When you let the van just sit as short as 10 minutes and sometime as long as overnight the next time you turn the key the electronic mileage and trip meter will light up like it is supposed to and the van starts and runs fine then the next time or maybe weeks later it will do the very same thing again
Every once in a while the electronic dashboard will flat line
It shows no error codes when running fine and of course it is never close to a repair station when it won’t start.
I have been doing this for over a year and it works every time.
I had taken my van intot he dodge dealer & different garages.
I sure hope this helps you.
Good Luck, Mery Manning.
if you fix it, post it.
If you havent replaced the fuel filter I would do that as well.
THANKS LAUNCHOHIO:
Amazing. Thanks a million for the tip above. It did work: I hit above all the dials and the lights went back and I could start. Really amazing! Thanks a million...