Chrysler 3.0L Index of Articles

This tutorial will help you test the throttle position sensor on your 1998-2000 Dodge (or Plymouth) mini-van equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine. The TPS test is done with a multimeter (no scan tool required) and while the TPS is still mounted to the...   read more >>

The throttle position sensor (TPS) provides one of the most critical pieces of information that your 3.0L Chrysler vehicle's needs to run correctly. So, when this bad boy fails, your car just won't run right. Thankfully, testing the throttle... read more >> (at: troubleshootmyvehicle.com)

Testing the throttle position sensor (TPS) on your 1996-1997 3.0L Dodge Caravan or 3.0L Grand Caravan (3.0L Plymouth Voyager or 3.0L Grand Voyager) can be easily and accurately done with a multimeter. In this tutorial, I'll explain the whole...   read more >>

This tutorial will help you diagnose a P0755 (OBD II) or Code 42 (OBD I) Transmission Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). You'll learn how to do a resistance test of the 2-4 Shift Solenoid that's inside and part of the Transmission's Solenoid Pack. OK,...   read more >>

A broken timing belt will cause your 3.0L SOHC Chrysler car or mini-van to crank but not start. Thankfully, the 3.0L SOHC is not an interference engine, which in plain English means that if the timing-belt breaks (while the engine is running)... read more >> (at: troubleshootmyvehicle.com)

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to resitance test the Under-Drive Shift Solenoid, to see if it's bad and thus lighting up the check engine light with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0765 or a Code 42 (if your Chrysler vehicle is OBD I...   read more >>

This tutorial is a ‘How to Replace the Distributor For the Absolute Beginner’. It will also help you install the distributor in case you can’t get the engine to start because you have removed it and scrambled the firing order. I’ve also... read more >> (at: troubleshootmyvehicle.com)

I've had so many folks come up to me and say: "I think the alternator is bad on my car because I disconnected the battery's negative terminal with the engine running and..." I cringe (internally) when I hear this. This is the worst thing anyone can...   read more >>

Testing the compression of all 6 cylinders on the 3.0L equipped Chrysler cars/mini-vans is becoming a standard test when diagnosing a hard to find misfire (rough idle) or a no start condition, especially if the vehicle has a lot of miles on... read more >> (at: troubleshootmyvehicle.com)