It was trying to stall when I was at red light or climbing a hill. then it wouldn't crank, it would just turn over. I replaced the crank position sensor. it started fine, I drove it around the block. it ran good. this morning, its doing the same thing, it will turn over but not start. I can hear the fuel pump turn on when I turn the ignition, so I assume that its not the fuel pump. im out of ideas.
Without a scan tool there's not much else you can do. You really need to see if the computer is getting good cam and crank signals. Also need to look at engine coolant temp and MAF readings
SOURCE: 1996 Dodge Stratus stalls when starting
I had this problem with my 99 Durango and went to AutoBeef.com to discover this was a major problem with 98 & 99 Durangos. The fix was easy -- PCM "brain" was exchanged with a refurbished PCM "brain" from an online PCM company in Florida. You can google as I can't remember name of company. I called them and they said - Yep this is the fix -- the guys told me 3 screws all I had gone to several mechanics and dealers -- none could figure it out. I was so grateful that someone gave me the clue I needed.
SOURCE: 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 (360) won't start new fuel pump, coil??
Maybe check ignition control modual.
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I have a 1995 Dodge Stratus and I had the same problems last winter it turned out to be the main brain the ECU as they call it It costas about 1200 dollars new but i scored mine from a junk yard for 10 bucks and my car hasnt done it since. They very well may be your problem because i have the same engine in my car its just a smaller body style. look on the net for spaldings used car parts u can look up parts and they usually sell ecus for 75 to a 100 dollars.
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From your description it sounds like your ECU is believing you are at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) when conditions are to the contrary.
MAP sensor is a good place to start, but their failure rate is seldom, Id be more apt to look at the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), and while you are at it take a look at the throttle stop and AIS motor/sensor too.
When you open and close the throttle from the throttle body is there hesitation, does it open/close all the way, etc? If you answered "yes" to any of those, look at your throttle stop and kick down (if automatic)
I'd Check the injector too while I'm at it. Does it pulse constantly? There may be a ground issue. or a problem with the ECU.
Another place to look: On the smaller engines with TBIs the male connector cable likes to rock in out of the receptacle. make sure it's tight.
Hope this helps
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