Hi All!
My name is Luis and im from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is the first time i have a chrysler vehicle, but im not new in cars. I have been working in ford cars from the last ten years at least, and learned a lot (they break down every now and then) so i have a little knowledge about these, so if i can help just ask!
Well, i decided the current Suv (Ford Exploder) was getting old, so i talked with a friend which had a Dodge Caravan 1997 3.3 liter V6 with 180000 miles,laying around so i can have it very cheap if i can fix it.
Well, i know its going to be hard to get the van working good again, but what the hell? i love to work on cars so this will be a new challenge. I went with my friend to check the van and runs and drives, but very rough. It starts at first times but gets all kinds of problems; hesitation, fluctuating idle, backfiring, no power, dies every now and then, bad mpg, etc.....
I have a code reader and decided to give a shot on the van, so i was surprised how much codes i got.This is the report from my 3100a Can tool:
Stored:
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1 or single sensor)
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input
P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit
P1493 Ambient/ Battery Temp sensor input voltage too low
P1391 Intermittent loss of CMP or CKP
MIL OFF
MisFire Monitor Complete
Fuel System Monitor Complete
Comprehensive Component Monitor Complete
Catalyst Monitor Not Complete
Heated Catalyst Monitor Not Supported
Evaporative System Monitor Not Complete
Secondary Air System Monitor Not Supported
A/C System Refrigerant Monitor Not Supported
Oxygen Sensor Monitor Not Complete
Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Not Complete
EGR System Monitor Not Complete
DTC for which Freeze Frame was Stored P0117
Fuel System 1 Status Open Loop
Fuel System 2 Status Not Supported
Calculated LOAD Value 0.00 %
Engine Coolant Temp 260.60 °F
Short Term Fuel Trim - Bank 1 0.00 %
Long Term Fuel Trim - Bank 1 0.00 %
Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure 28.35 inHg
Engine RPM 0 rpm
Vehicle Speed Sensor 0.00 mph
The only previous work in this van was alternator replacement 15000 miles ago. Needless to say, i drove that car last year and drove beatifully, engine was powerful and tranny worked good. They put on blocks because the alternator failed and let many months before repairing. They replaced the alternator and gradually the truck started with all the symptoms described before.
Im going to check the entire wiring harnesses and the CMP and CKP. Im researching about if these can be checked in any way or need to be replaced.
Any tips would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance.