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2002 Caravan misfire NIGHTMARE!!!!

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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UPDATE....

Well the mechanics have come across some interesting findings. Apparently when the fuel is connected the spark is weak if any at all. Once they disconnect the fuel, the spark become very evident but she won't start...They also found while tightening the flexplate, the harmonic balancer nut on the end of the crank is broken off....NICE!!!!

So it appears that my options are very limited as to fixing this dilema....As we are not mechanically equipped to exchange the engine or repair it, I guess another Caravan sails off to partsland....Looks like I am going to have to fix up our 96 GC...So you may find me over in the Jeep threads looking for answers and asking for help...

Thank you to everyone for all your help and this will be one for the unsolved files.....unless of course there is an inexpensive fix....

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ZJWilly
UPDATE....

Well the mechanics have come across some interesting findings. Apparently when the fuel is connected the spark is weak if any at all. Once they disconnect the fuel, the spark become very evident but she won't start...They also found while tightening the flexplate, the harmonic balancer nut on the end of the crank is broken off....NICE!!!!

So it appears that my options are very limited as to fixing this dilema....As we are not mechanically equipped to exchange the engine or repair it, I guess another Caravan sails off to partsland....Looks like I am going to have to fix up our 96 GC...So you may find me over in the Jeep threads looking for answers and asking for help...

Thank you to everyone for all your help and this will be one for the unsolved files.....unless of course there is an inexpensive fix....

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Hey ***** sorry to hear ,but did you check the wiring behind the PS pump and of course if it does not start then it could be something serious .. hope its an less costly fix hope all goes well my friend
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ftamike
Hey ***** sorry to hear ,but did you check the wiring behind the PS pump and of course if it does not start then it could be something serious .. hope its an less costly fix hope all goes well my friend
Thank you Mike...Yes I did and so did mechanic...all the engine electrical was tested and they all have connection and proper ohm readings...they don't do major engine work such as having to remove engines so I know they would try everything before handing it over to me...Highschool respectful friend and his father own the business and cut me serious slack on the invoice so I am satisfied they did their best and the boss says scrap it...

PM sometime Mike as I see you are a sat tester....take care..

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ZJWilly
Thank you Mike...Yes I did and so did mechanic...all the engine electrical was tested and they all have connection and proper ohm readings...they don't do major engine work such as having to remove engines so I know they would try everything before handing it over to me...Highschool respectful friend and his father own the business and cut me serious slack on the invoice so I am satisfied they did their best and the boss says scrap it...

PM sometime Mike as I see you are a sat tester....take care..

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you got it, Mike
 
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