Ok, my guess is this: Check the CO2 sensor by unplugging it NOT
REMOVEING IT.

Try running the van. If this makes a difference the CO2 may be bad.

Next hook it back up.

If this made not difference at all then the timing belt bay be
slipping and going bad.



On Fri, 6 May 2005 11:08:16 -0400, "CJL" > wrote:

>Hello
>
>I have a 2001 Caravan 2.4 engine 49k miles that only stalls when stopped
>other than that it runs fine. The problem is very intermittent some time it
>idles fine. When it does stall the engine will not start for about five
>minutes and when you try to start it during that time it sounds like it is
>backfiring through the intake manifold. When I do have to stop if I increase
>the idle buy pressing down on the gas peddle and braking at the same time
>its ok. Normal cruising speeds on the highway and around town if runs just
>fine. Also I am getting no error codes at all. So far I have replaced the
>inlet
>air temperature sensor and the idle air control valve and cleaned out the
>throttle
>body. I also disconnected the EGR valve but that made no difference.
>
>Anyone want to take a guess at what to look at next?
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>Chris
>