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I hope this helps. We had a 94 Town and country that did the same thing that your van is doing, except it never died. The power locks and lights would go on and off and the sensor would show that the sliding door was open, but of course, it wasn't. It drove me nuts!!! I had to turn off the rolling locks to keep from burning out the motor for the locks. Anyway, we finally figured out what it was and my husband was able to fix it for 8 dollars. So here's what was happening with our van: there was a thing at the back of the slider ( I can't remember what they called it, the latch?? ). Anyway...if you open the slider and look behind the rear end where it connects to the back fender area, you'll see a small plastic part, cylinder-shaped. You can pull that out, disconnect the wires and put the new part in. It'll look like it doesn't fit, but the first time you shut the door it will adjust the length (it's "telescopic", meaning it will shorten itself to fit the van door space). The only tricky part is trying to maneuver you and the door so you can get the part out, but once you figure that out, it's a snap. Literally. I hope this helps....our van was normal again after this (before it acted like it was possessed!)
Thanks
Best Regards,
Shipo
The Powertrain Control Module controls both the tachometer and the speedometer.
Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
The possibility is a weak ignition coil. The white look to the plugs is generally a good sign. I agree with your technician, Autolite plugs do not last long in Chrysler products.
Best regards,
Dusty
thanks again
Thanks.
I love mine!!!! just wondering why so quiet
I've heard something about a CAM sensor or perhaps getting a fuel filter replacement??
Thanks
Thank you,
Chris
gvdead
We had another problem with the radio. Intermittently, the radio would have no sound. It seems to happen more frequently after we have used the DVD player. to solve this, you must turn the engine off, open the door, and start it back up. Of course, it never does it at the dealership!
I hope this is one of those unusual incidents, but I have to say that it was pretty scary sitting on the left shoulder with cars and trucks going by at 75-80 miles an hour in 98 degree weather.
I'm sorry to be a buzz kill to those who are out enjoying their van....we enjoy it when it works! :sick:
Anyway, thanks for letting me rant a bit...
The engine starts, the radio operates, the ignition key insert chime functions.
I need to replace the motor mounts on my van. I just bought two yesterday from Autozone, the type covered in rubber. A few questions:
1. Are there only two motor mounts (distinct from the transmission mount)?
2. Is this a repair I can do without a press (i.e., something to hold the engine up while I replace them)? It appears like they're accessible, but I don't want to be unscrewing my mounts and have the engine crush me to death.
3. Do I need any special tools?
Thanks!
Hahaha, just to make sure you don't think I'm a Honda owner, like twinsome.
I have a Dodge Caravan 2005, 5000 km (about 3100 miles) on it, had my first oil change (every 5000 km), no major problem, except a left front impact sensor for air bags which had to be replaced under warranty.
This van runs just great, but I can't stop myself from worrying about the transmission. I know that it is a lot better since 2001, but with all the posts about earlier models with transmission problems, I still worry a little bit about my 2005 transmission. Hopefully, I will only have to do my transmission oil change on schedule and everything will be fine.
when the ABS and break lights are on, I can hear a humming noise in or close to the break pump and the breaks of the van is considerably low.
The Van has been recalled for break defects and fixed by the dealer about 7 years ago.
Any idea or suggestion is welcome
Thank You
So any ideas as to what I should do? Thanks!
C.B.
good luck
I'd get it repaired, then sell it. Speaking from an electrical standpoint, you might start having electrical gremlins due to water damage...corrosion of terminals. If you were keeping it for local jaunts...fine, but family vacations....Hmmmm, I'd get the 2005 T&C. IMO
Any ideas?
With respect to the aftermarket parts comment, I've seen a lot of aftermarket ignition components that are not up to the grade of factory equipped. No matter what I'm working on, I always use factory ignition parts, especially the wires and plugs. I (almost) never cross plugs from one make to another.
Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
or came loose. Not sure what holds them together but it could be just a broken carter key or nut that came loose and fell off.. But I think Dusty is right on with the problem.
I assume this fuse is for both this power outlet and the radio, but I have no idea about how to get it back in.
Can anyone help?
I have a 98 Gr Caravan with exactly the same problem. Runs fine but the instrument cluster is intermittent. After searching the forum for answers, so far I've
- removed the instrument cluster, removed and reinstalled the connector
- replaced the battery
- checked the codes in the instrument cluster readout by holding the trip/odo buttons and turning it on
- removed and reinstalled the IDO fuse
any other ideas?
- replace instrument cluster circuit board $370?
- replace computer?
thanks
doug
It was a Sears Diehard gold that died after only 14 months. Luckily it was still under warranty.
The higher priced T&C seem to have a more comfortable seat (the ones with the separately adjustable head rest).
My T&C LX has a wiring harness under the driver's seat. Is that the same wiring harness that the power seat of higher priced T&C minivans use?
I started the van two days latter and the instrument cluster operator correctly. The "service engine soon" light remained on. I went to the local AutoZone and they hooked up their hand held OBD2 terminal and obtained failure code P1698 - Manufacturer controls - Auxiliary Inputs and Auxiliary Outputs. A second employee doubled checked the codes with the same unit and no codes were displayed. The AutoZone computer data base did not list P1698.
I did pull the battery leads and clean the contacts. The alarm is gone and I have not seen any symptoms since. :confuse:
Sadly, I cannot just put the left half of the rear 50/50 split seat into the driver's seat location as the rear seat is VERY comfortable.