when I start my 1998 dodge grand caravan it stalls immediately but it runs well after restarting it. I drive for a while it stalls again with a engine light on then disappears. I would have to restart the engine to get it running again. This has been happening during driving and idling at a stop light but I always can restart it and drive the car. I have recently changed the fuel filter and idle air control valve. The problem still remains. It appears the fuel has been shut off somehow which causes stalling. Is this problem caused by the malfunction of the power control module? If I install a used power control module, is the module required to be reset by the dealer?

 

Welcome Aboard msjy2008! Run your ride up to your local Auto Store (i.e., TracAuto, etc.) and have them read your computer (it normally is free - they want to sell you parts). Let us know what your computer code(s) are... In the meantime - stay tuned - a Technician (or member) will jump in shortly to provide a possible solution. In the meantime, don't forget to browse Sub-Forums: Caravan for stuff related to your ride.

 

If you get a code for intermittent crank or cam signal: DO NOT buy the parts from an aftermarket supplier only from the dealer.

 

I bought this 2003 Grand Caravan EL in April 2012 with 140K on it. It was a former rental + 2 owners.
About a month later it stalled pulling out of my garage. It did this twice in 3 weeks. Both time the fuel gauge was at 1/4 full. I figured that because my driveway is on a steep incline, maybe the float on the sending unit was bad. So we resolved to never let the gas get down below 1/3.
It ran fine and got us through our summer trips without incident . Then a few weeks ago it began to stall while driving at uneven intervals and conditions. My observations where : it stalled when I braked hard, if on a rough road, moving slowly on an incline and when I let the hood drop closed. Ready?... Two wires under the engine were shorting out on the chassis... The positive battery cable leads down past the ECM and down under the engine where it marries up to the main harness. The harness had chaffed on a support strut until two wires had worn through, thus causing this maddening stall out thing . I have read a dozen blogs and forums, all sighting the same problems and causes and fixes,, crank sensors, fuel pumps & modules. And the problems still go on. please look into this before you spend your hard earned cash needlessly. I hope I have helped someone here. Marc.

 

check for a worn wire harness under the engine. mine did the same. dont buy anymore parts till you check for a short. Marc

 

I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan and when I go up certain hills it will shut off and restart within a couple of minutes. I can back up the hill just fine. It is getting worse and worse and I can't find the problem. Can you help?