2000 Dodge Grand Caravan not starting - Engine Troubleshooting


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galehfeldt
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Feb 18, 2012, 7:09 PM

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On my way home from work yesterday, every time I accelerated, I heard what sounded like kicking up rocks under the car. As I was turning into a parking lot, it felt the power steering went out. I couldn't turn at all without forcefully using both hands to turn the wheel. Then, my car came to a complete stop and the engine died. I waited about a minute, then turned it over again and at that point there was a horrible grinding noise and continued to sound like I was kicking up rocks. Luckily I was able to get into a parking space where it died again. I waited about 5-10 mins and tried to turn it over again. But now I can't get it to do anything. It only makes an awful grinding noise.

Again, it's a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L V6 with 147,000 miles. We replaced the transmission last year.

Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated!

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Feb 18, 2012, 7:21 PM

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Have you opened the hood yet and looked at the drive belt and accessory pulleys?

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galehfeldt
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Feb 18, 2012, 7:28 PM

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Did look under the hood and everything "appeared" to look fine. Of course, it was at a quick glance. I did make sure that the oil level was fine too. Aside from the quick glance, not really sure what I should be looking for.

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Feb 18, 2012, 7:56 PM

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You may not want to drive it anymore until the problem is determined. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have it towed to your mechanic.

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