Please see "Fixed at last" and my other threads.

It's acting just as it did three months ago. Turn the key, it starts normally then dies after a couple of seconds!

If it runs at all, the distributor/coil must be functioning. Last time, these symptoms were relieved by an exchange/rebuilt Mopar computer; thank goodness I've got nine months of warranty on the replacement unit now in the car!

No sense towing it in on Christmas Eve. I did talk to the service writer. He suggested an intermittent short that is damaging the computer. Once every 90 days is VERY intermittent!

I said Im concerned they can't find it unless it happens to short out a good computer while they have the car hooked up, and he sadly agreed. I asked him to contact the Zone and Detroit to see if there are records of solutions to these symptoms.

Meanwhile, anyone have suggestions where to check?

Turned out to be an idle speed sensor. Only $260 at the dealer. Running great again and my fingers are crossed!

Turned out to be an idle speed sensor. Only $260 at the dealer. Running great again and my fingers are crossed!
That's great, problem solved.
Happy motoring !

Update: Still running strong and economical for my 18 year old son!