? crankshaft position sensor located on a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

[beachbummm]

***JUST AN UPDATE**
I readjusted the sensor all the way into the block but my MPG have not gotten any better.
They have dropped from about 22 on the highway down to about 17mpg..so I think I'm going to have to sell her..

At least it starts all the time now..

[RIP]

Stop! It very well could be the cheap sensor you put in. I've read many have problems with these non Chrysler knock offs. One went through 3 before he had one that worked. It's really tough for me to say it but, the Chrysler crank sensor might be worth the investment.

[beachbummm]

I'm sure you are right RIP...

I like the van, I don't love it, At 10 years old and 172000 miles I'm not sure how much life it has left anyway..So I think its better to sell it then invest more money into her.

I'm shocked the transmission has not gone to pot as so many others have around the 90,000 mark..

I found a 1997 (GOD, I hate to say this word) ESCORT wagon for $500. It has cold AC and is a one owner car..so I bought it..It too has a sensor issue (error code P0715) According to AAmco it is a speed sensor for the 3rd to 4th gear shift.very common problem on these Mazda wanna be's.

They will charge $125 to fix it and change the fluid and filter..other then that I cant find anything wrong with it other then its an Escort..Im sure its not going to be the girly magnet the van was, but who knows some far sighted stripper might think its a Mercedes wagon ..LOL

[RIP]

Well ok. Another way to look at it is how much is that loss of 5mpg really going to cost you over a years time?

22 mpg, 15,000 miles a year, $2.50 per gal = $ 1704
17 mpg, 15,000 miles a year, $2.50 per gal = $ 2205

So for what you paid for the Escort with a sensor issue you could still have the van and come out even.

[beachbummm]

true...
but the AC is not working in the van, and god know's what will die next with all the electrical gremlins...

after all the problems I had with the 2 local dealers trying to get the recall work done, Im not a big mopar fan any longer..

When I can afford it I will be getting into a new chevy or GMC, now with the 100 k bumper to bumper deal..they look like the best deal in town..I figure but mid-Jan 2007.. they will be giving away the left over 2006's for 30% off sticker.. A new 1500 series pickup should cost right around 10 grand

[RIP]

Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. I'm just wondering why this Escort would be any better in the long run. On top of it you want to buy a GM product. Well, I hope it all works out great. I'll shut up now.