My caravan starts and shuts off almost at once have checked fuel pressure at cranking speed changed computers replaced fuel regulator. Will stay running for a few seconds if pedal is pumped vigorously. What else should i check? It is a 4 cly. auto trans. help <IMG src=smileys/smiley19.gif border="0">

 

Maybe the Catalytic Convertor...Try turning the Van on and have a friend put their hand over the exhaust pipe, if nothing comes out (or very little air compared to the usual rush when a car is running) that's definately a problem.

~Amanda <edited><editID>Dodgegirl19</editID><editDate>37928.3918402778</editDate></edited>

 

Im a bit confused on your sentences. But Probably the fuel pump is screwed up because my moms b/f had the same problem sorta. Can you explain it alittle further? </P>


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matt</P>

 

I had the exact same problem in one of my cars... it was the Calalytic Convertor then. I had to stay revving the engine to keep it running... and then I ended up dumping so much hot fuel into the Cat, it was glowing bright red... not good... LOL! I don't think it's the fuel pump... I'm sticking with the Cat...

Keep us informed of whatthe problem wasif you fix it C44EZE!!

~Amanda

 

I am with Amanda on this one!!

 

Tryed cranking checking exhaust seems to have good pressure. Does air intake need to be hooked up for thi car to run?