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Good Luck
Has anyone heard of this problem? Unfortunately, I have a feeling the only way to fix this is to remove the steering wheel (something I don't plan to attempt myself).
I am not certain that this is how the modern Caravan's are set up, but a look in a Hayne's manual (or similar) would probably clear that up.
Van symptoms:
>Instrument Gauges intermittently fail
>Wipers will not easily turn off once turned on.
Thanks!
Goodness, goodness has this been a lot of trouble for just some blinking lights from changing a battery. Well I have the hookup on what to do, so do not fret anymore. I got it from another site and it only too 6 min. to complete:
"All you need to do is start your van. Slide your temp lever all the to the right (full cold)-mine was to the left. Turn Mode Control to 'panel' (the one that sends air to your face only). Turn the 'blower switch' to all the way to full. Now go to the left most three buttons. Simultaneously press and hold two buttons, the top one (rear wiper) and the bottom one (rear washer fluid). Hold these two for a few seconds. Once the lights come on solid and begin to flash, you can let go. A microprocessor will now take a few minutes to orchestrate the calibration of the air conditioning system. You will feel the air blow out of all the different zones at different intervals and see lights come on and go off. This means the AC computer has completed it's re-calibration cycle. Pressing the last (slow) flashing button complete the process. Turn off the ignition and restart the van. A successful calibration is indicated by the absence of blinking lights" OK this does work, but you need to watch the lights, because it start all over again if you miss the slow blinking light (top-left). Good Luck, Amanda
Can anybody clarify any of this, or all of it. Any suggestion or experts in Montreal that can help me?
Thanks, anything helpful would be greatly appreciated.
http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/showthread.php?p=45288#post45288
I am in need of a BCM for my 1996 Grand Voyager - where did you get one for $75? Are they hard to find? I had my BCM replaced by the dealer three years ago for the same wiper symptoms you describe. Now my power locks lock and unlock randomly and the dealer says it is the BCM again (only $1000 to replace!) Needless to say, a DIY fix for < $100 would be great.
Phil
I checked the pump relay in fuse box and seems to be fine also replaced the 20 amp fuse with a 25 amp fuse for testing and it went out, also used lucas fuel inyector cleaner two times and problem continues.
any ideas what may be the problem?
thanks
thanks inadvance
Allan :sick:
Thanks inadvance
Allan :sick:
You need to read the manual, they're supposed to do that. If you turn the lights off before you turn off the engine, then they'll go off, however, if you turn the engine off first then the light switch, the lights are supposed to stay on for something like a minute. To cancel this one minute lighting event, simply turn the lights on and off again.
"But this morning the car was just sitting with no one near it and the low beams came on by themselves."
Granted it's been nine years since I read the Owner's Manual to our 1998 DGC, however, IIRC the manual states that if you simply leave the headlights on when you turn the engine off and then don't enable the one minute feature by then turning off the switch, the headlights will "time out" just like the interior lights will if a door is left open. Then as soon as you start the van back up, the lights will come on.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I should also mention that this vehicle has a salvaged title, as the previous owner was in some type of accident that involved the front end. As far as I know, though, all necessary repairs were made following that accident.
Has anyone had this happen before and/or could you give me suggestions of what to check out? I have done some searching on the internet, but keep coming up with nothing.
Thank you!
Help.
Flashing climate light issue started when I disabled after market car alarm.
Any ideas yet?
Frank
99 DGC Sport
07 T&C SWB
Needless to say that the vehicle is now back home without a cure. I'm sorry to waffle on about my woes but no I haven't had any further ideas.
Thanks
Mike
PS Sorry if this is off topic.. but I cannot find POST NEW on here ANYWHERE!
You can test this when it is acting up by holding the switch down with the door open and wiggling the wire harness and see if the window starts working. It did in my case, although I haven't fixed the defective wiring yet.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I ripped apart the drivers side door and couldn't narrow it down to anything. Called the local NAPA store and they had replacement motors in stock for $57.00. So, I gave it a shot and replaced the window motor. It's been working ok since.
Now, if only I can get the instrument panel lights and gages to stay on....
This will be the last Chrysler product owned by us. Way too many problems with this vehicle since new in 99.
Regarding your instrument panel problem, the U.S. Government mandated the reduction/elimination of lead in solder some time back, and every manufacturer from children's toys to high end muli-bazillion dollar satellites have been suffering from the formula change in solder. In the case of your instrument panel problem on your 1999 DGC, it is a fairly common failure and a very easy and cheap fix to resolder the failed connection.
Tell you what, if you lose your attitude and give us a list of troubles that you've been having, we might be able to help you find solutions. FWIW, many of us believe (me included) that the Gen 3 vans are a very robust design good for many hundreds of thousands of miles with just normal maintenance and minimal cost repairs. Treat them well and they'll give you a long service life.
FWIW, our 1998 DGC Sport has over 150,000 miles on it and it has been (in my opinion) the model of reliability.
Best Regards,
Shipo
For what it's worth, the driver's side power window on my '99 Viper works intermittently. After a bit of online research I was informed that it is probably a bad wire in the wiring harness between the door and body. Lots of flex there with the door opening and closing.
It hasn't annoyed me enough to fix it yet but if I wiggle the wires in that area when it acts up the window switch works again. You might check that area in your '99 GC if the problem returns.
Sounds to me like you got one of the better vehicles. No attitude here, it's just when things add up to big bucks for stupid stuff. The spare tire holder, of all things, had to be unbolted and completely disassembled to use it to change a flat. I have had just too many problems with this vehicle to give it any praise.
All gages are currently flat line, however the lights still work. In addition, the ABS and Service Engine Soon Light remains on. The rear windshield wiper is inoperative also. All fuses are good, inside and out under the hood. :lemon:
Next trip is to the garage, or a Ford dealer to trade it in, broke.