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2001 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 3.8L
This cost me a 140.40 wrecker bill and a starter. It ruined the starter, which I replaced. It starts and runs fine now. No Brake or ABS light. Only code is P0456 (EVAP). I haven't figured out what caused this although I suspect something with the ABS might be involved.
It did this momentarily at a slow speed (~15mph) in 2018. It did not ruin the starter that time. Both times when it has happened all the accessories (gauges, dash indicator lights, radio, etc) went out/non-functional (for about 2 seconds) except for the red 'Brake' light and yellow 'ABS' lights came ON during this 2 seconds. At this time the engine lost power and the van "fell on it's face" like the ignition switch was turned off, but it wasn't. Last time it happened (2018) I replaced the Electronic Brake Control Module (CAB) and all was fine for a while (~9 months). Then occasionally the yellow ABS light started coming on temporarily then go off, usually before my next drive cycle. No ABS code is displayed when pulling codes. It has been coming on occasionally (maybe once every 2 weeks) since then but has had no effect on drive ability otherwise.
Any ideas?
What could cause the starter solenoid to energize / loosing power and all instruments/ dash lights etc (except for 'Brake' and 'ABS') going down the interstate?