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#2693 of 4276 Strut tower rust is a problem only ... by vcheng May 04, 2005 (4:29 am)
... on certain vehicles where there was a problem with the quality of one of the body stampings, which created a void that traps mud and salt etc. There is a Chrysler approved repair kit that is bonded and riveted on top of the affected parts and properly rustproofed.   My 99 has only a few specks of rust at that point, no more than the few others showing up after 6 years in upstate NY. Replies to this message: 99tcandalero (May 04, 2005 6:59 pm)
#2694 of 4276 Re: When one replaces the battery .... [vcheng] by chuck7429 May 04, 2005 (5:14 am)
Replying to: vcheng (May 02, 2005 7:40 am) I followed your recommendation last night and disconnected the battery for ~20 minutes. After reconnecting the battery the radio and clock were again functional. I tried letting the radio time out after turning the ignition off - without opening the driver door. The radio and clock functioned through several cycles of ignition on then off and waiting until the radio timed out. Afther that the radio and clock continued to function normally.   Until this morning.   Today I started the vehicle and "yahoo" the radio worked (after sitting overnight). But.....I stopped for gas after about a ~25 minute drive. Afterwards the radio and clock would not function.
#2695 of 4276 Re: 91 caravan heater/AC fan issue [mdjbhouse] by ru3yr May 04, 2005 (5:21 am)
Replying to: mdjbhouse (Mar 19, 2005 6:38 pm) U probably blew a fuseable link (A wire that acts like a fuse) U need to splice in a new Piece. $5 for the wire at local auto parts
#2696 of 4276 Re: '01 G Caravan Instrument Failures/Shutting Off [5bucks] by chuckg May 04, 2005 (5:57 am)
Replying to: 5bucks (May 03, 2005 10:58 am) 5bucks- Here's where I'd start toward a fix. I'm not familiar with your vehicle but I don't think you'll have any problems attempting this:   1. Based upon the Intrepid solution, I would remove the cladding that surrounds the steering column and check for any pinched or bare wires. I have done this before on my '94 New Yorker and it wasn't difficult at all. I didn't need any special tools and I didn't need to remove the steering wheel to get at it. Just take your time and be careful. While in there, I would also replace the ignition switch. Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing this.   Also, you may want to try banging with your hand on the steering column and moving your adjustable steering wheel up and down. Maybe that will loosen something up.   I had a bad ignition switch on my New Yorker. It did all sorts of strange things to the car. I was told that Chrysler has problems with their ignition switches. Don't know if this is true but the new switch fixed my problems. I had a mechanic track this down, but if it happened again I'd do it myself.   2. I've read posts on this board that people who had electrical problems solved them by replacing the battery. How old is your battery?   Make sure you post back what you did and your solution. This helps everyone reading this board.
#2697 of 4276 Replacing upper door stoppers on driver and passenger sliding doors by masterpaul1 May 04, 2005 (7:47 am)
I need to replace both the top and bottom door stoppers on both sliding doors. (I have the rubber stoppers). When the dealer tried to install them, the stoppers wouldn't stay in the hole on the door because the metal is pushed in where you place the stoppers. (Not sure how this happened, but my guess is from the old stoppers when making contact with the body of the van when the doors are being slide closed). They told me in order to fix the problem, they would have to knock the dent out which would take about an hours time and cost around $30.00. I figured that I can save us the $30.00 by attempting to do it myself. Any ideas as to how to pull or knock the metal out on the sliding doors? Thanks Replies to this message: badgerfan (May 04, 2005 9:46 am)
#2698 of 4276 Re: 1997 grand caravan fuel gauge warning problem [jeffw1] by huggybear2 May 04, 2005 (9:34 am)
Replying to: jeffw1 (Apr 25, 2005 1:49 pm) jeffw1,   I have a 96 Grand Caravan and I am experiencing the same problem. Please advise the solution to this problem. What was the cost? I was wandering if a person could just disconnect the wire (which one? what color) from the sensor, however you would still have the indicating light on instrument panel, however the dinging would go away.   It is driving my wife up the wall.   Thanks,   HuggyBear2
#2699 of 4276 Re: Replacing upper door stoppers on driver and passenger sliding doors [masterpaul1] by badgerfan May 04, 2005 (9:46 am)
Replying to: masterpaul1 (May 04, 2005 7:47 am) You must have some real gorillas slamming your sliding doors shut!   I would try something like this: Go to your local hardware store, and buy several of the largest size fender washers that will fit through the round opening. Then buy a hex bolt threaded all the way to the head, and a hex nut, and assemble the washers to the bolt and tighten the nut. Put the head and washers through the hole, and grab the end of the bolt with a large vise grips pliers, offseting the bolt from the hole center line and pull toward you. You may be able to pull the metal back flush with the frame for a portion of the hole. Move around the circle and do this repeatedly and you probably will be able to bend it back into place. When you put the new rubber bumper back in, use some clear silicone caulk in the rubber bumper groove to hold it in place better. I lost one of these bumpers on our Caravan for no known reason, and when I replaced it, I did this caulk job so I would not lose the replacement. The hole was not deformed on mine, however.   Then stop feeding your kids and wife spinach so they lose some of that strength!   -----An engineer who likes to improvise and save a few bucks wherever possible!
#2700 of 4276 Re: fuel light and chime come on for no apparent reason [akastu] by huggybear2 May 04, 2005 (10:01 am)
Replying to: akastu (Apr 03, 2005 11:18 am) akastu,   I have a 96 Grand Caravan and experiencing the same problem. Please advise on your fix. My wife would appreciate it   Thanks,   HuggyBear2
#2701 of 4276 Re: Strut tower rust is a problem only ... [vcheng] by 99tcandalero May 04, 2005 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: vcheng (May 04, 2005 4:29 am) Tell me more about this kit, does its installation require a dealer's help or body shop if there is welding to be done. I would also be wary of any welding in the engine compartment, it could damage the engine or ABS control computers.   Thanks,
#2702 of 4276 no welding required by 97xpresso May 05, 2005 (4:33 am)
From what I've read, all existing rust must be removed and painted, then repair caps are epoxyed and held in place by rivets. The rivets are not part of the structural repair, just to keep everything in place while the epoxy cures. This site will not allow me to link to the how-to repair write-up.

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