why is my 1996 dodge grand caravan just dying while driving?

Asked by hollism Dec 09, 2010 at 08:05 AM about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am a single mom who knows very little about cars although I do change my own oil and brakes,but Iam having a problem with my 1996 dodge grand caravan that I can't figure out and do not have the money to put it in the shop...Usually about 5min into the drive my van just dies it does'nt matter the speed I am going it has happened @45mph or @15 mph so I pull over and about 5 or 10 minutes and it starts right back up...this happened for about 1 month but now it won't start at all.I already changed the ignition coil and that was'nt it.The van has 130,000miles new battery,new ignition coil,and new alternator please help I am afoot as of right now and I do not have the money to take it to a mechanic!!!THANK YOU

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Sounds like time for a fuel pump - You have to drop the gas tank to install

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Listen,Dodge Grand caravans was manufactured for dealership repairs( don't care about you being a single mom ) what their doing is criminal,the general public been programmed to except it,to an extent.

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Any good reliable mechanic can diagnose your problem. Ask your friends or neighbors who they would trust. I have only taken or 2008 grand caravans to a dealer for recalls and on mine to replace the sliding door cable assembly because it had to be programmed properly. Any other work goes to my local mechanic. I know that you have money issues but having the vehicle shut off while you are driving will only lead to an accident and possible injuries .

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