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1997 dodge caravan wont start after new trany installed

Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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I have a 1997 Dodge caravan, we replaced the Transmission,and now it will turn over but won't start...Its a 3.8 6 cyl...
When the transmission went out,I was driving down the road,I heard a loud metal POP,and all the gears were gone,and I drifted to safety...Is there a safety feature on the caravan that shuts down anything,that could be re-set?
I am desperate,and have heard to check the crank sensor...winter is on the horizon,and I need my car back...please help!!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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If the van ran before the transmission was replaced, then I would start at the crank sensor and wires. Did you add the little cert at the bottom of the crank sensor? Thats to adjust the air gap.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Ok,Thank you so much...How do you adjust the sensor(sp?) crank?We have it off and am not sure if it gets replaced or you adjust it,Thank you again,LFTB
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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You should have a round paper that sticks to the bottom of the sensor. All you do is put the sensor in the hole and tighten the 10mm bolt.
 
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