I need some help with a 1988 dodge caravan...please.

it is normal that it only runs in neutral and park for automatic cars.
it is because of neutrol swictch. it is a safety thing.

replacing fuel pump is a waste of money. fule filter is a maintanenece
item.

If you have a cheap junk yard around, try distributor. IT might be very
wise to check all of the spark plugs, and wires. espcieally the
contacts.

One last things, apparently you lag power. itmight be due to jumped
timing belt but i will suggest it as a last resort.

Do you know the comression rates of the cylinders.

I'm sure you lag power due to firing or firing timing.

good lukc.

it wouldb e much nicer if you provide more infor like millage, motor
size recent maintanence.

crystal_eyes56 wrote:
> ok, my van only runs in neutral or park. when we try to put it in gear and
> drive it, it chokes up and stalls. we have tried replacing the fuel
> filter, fuel pump, ingnition coil, unplugged the torch com=nverter, added
> dry gas, filled tank with premium gas. we are at a loss and have no idea
> what else to try. if you have any ideas please send them my way, I'm
> willing to try almost anything right now.....tahnks
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try to change the tps switch i had that problem befor and i found thats what the problem was cus when ya step on the gas the switch movers to tell the computer where the throttle is at and if the tps switch is worn out it wont register to the computer and it will die out in case ya dont know what tps is (tps)>>throttle position switch by the way what size is the engine please reply
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