1990 Other Chrysler Models Dynasty stalled out and now will

1990 CHRYSLER
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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i have a chrysler dynasty. 3.3L V6.The problem is, i drove it one day and the first trip out in town the car was working. The 2nd trip around town i was sitting in drive waiting for roughly 5-10 minutes. My car started to sputter a bit like it was going to die out and shake a bit. Then the check engine light came on, oil pressure gauge dropped completely and the car died. I got it started again for a few seconds then it just stalled out again. a few days later I go back with a new fuel filter, and it sounds like it wants to crank over but it doesn't. so i replaced the fuel filter, checked fluids, and i still cant get it started. Please i really need help we are expecting our baby anyday and am 40 minutes away from hospital on foot....
Jul 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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check to see if you have a good blue spark
Jul 3, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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ok there is one thing i forgot to mention. it does crank over but not to the point of starting. When i turn the key i hear the fuel pump engage.and on my voltmeter there are 4 lines mine is at the 2nd one up

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<----#2
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when i turn the key it drops down to #2...could it just be the battery? and the remaining 3 spark plugs and wires that werent changed yet?

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i have a chrysler dynasty. 3.3L V6.The problem is, i drove it one day and the first trip out in town the car was working. The 2nd trip around town i was sitting in drive waiting for roughly 5-10 minutes. My car started to sputter a bit like it was going to die out and shake a bit. Then the check engine light came on, oil pressure gauge dropped completely and the car died. I got it started again for a few seconds then it just stalled out again. a few days later I go back with a new fuel filter, and it sounds like it wants to crank over but it doesn't. so i replaced the fuel filter, checked fluids, and i still cant get it started. Please i really need help we are expecting our baby anyday and am 40 minutes away from hospital on foot....
Jul 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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Do what I've suggested could lead you somewhere.
Jul 3, 2010 at 1:03 PM
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Yeah i finally got to check it and there is no spark at all. so what would i check next?

i also forgot to mention that there is no distributer cap its just a diecast metal rectangle block that my spark plug wires connect to...
Jul 6, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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DIS -check the crankshaft position sensor this will cause no spark direct system
Jul 6, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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[quote:04af85c253="rasmataz"]DIS -check the crankshaft position sensor this will cause no spark direct system[/quote:04af85c253]




ummmm.....where's that? and whats it look like?
Jul 6, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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Where is that located on a 90 chrysler dynasty?
Jul 9, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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Ok then....thanks for the help....i guess.....
Jul 9, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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Its a dodge product The crankshaft position sensor location see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_47.jpg

Jul 9, 2010 at 10:08 PM
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ok so i unhook this? how do i know if its bad or not?
Jul 9, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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Use a multimeter to read the resistances on the CPS
Jul 9, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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ok so i dont have the equpiment to check that. so is it held on by just the one 1/2'' screw? and can i just replace the cam sensor with another one?
Jul 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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thanks for your help but im giving up on this car.....im sick of wondering and trying to figure out what it could be....as im sure you are too....so yea...its up for sale now and again thank you for your help...
Jul 10, 2010 at 8:55 PM