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#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.
#2703 of 4276 Re: Replaced Battery and Climate Control Lights Flash [voyager1] by ecker1 May 05, 2005 (8:35 am)
Replying to: voyager1 (Mar 14, 2005 8:27 am) Mine did it too. I have a 98 Caravan. Dealer said the heater/ac needs to be recalibrated "on the computer" for $65. What a rip off! Lights stopped flashing in 5 minutes,but they will probably re-flash after new start up. Dodge shouda made an EEPROM for the settings instaead of a cmos "power down and forget" system. Groan I can't believe they engineered a rip off scheme into the car!
#2704 of 4276 The recalibration can be done easily.. by vcheng May 05, 2005 (8:44 am)
... by the owner too. With the engine at idle and AC engaged, move the temp lever to full cold, fan on full with the engine running. Hold the two buttons with the flashing lights for 10 seconds. This should initiate the diagnostic mode, which will cycle through its test. At the end, if everything pases, the lights should go out. If the AC is low on refigerant, it will fail the cool down test, and the lights will continue to blink.
#2705 of 4276 Re: 1997 Caravan ghost windshield wipers, cruise control [joon] by 97vanowner May 08, 2005 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: joon (Apr 18, 2005 9:45 pm) My windshield wipers began their deviant behavior at 40,000 (I bought this 97 Caravan 4 cyl new). I could NOT make them turn on for their either two or five-six swipes, but they continued to do that periodically for 60,000 miles. Then the wipers refused to come on in any position. The wiper motor and squirter continued to work, however. I took it to the dealer and said: NOW, it is no longer an intermittant problem. The wipers will NOT work. $741.00 later, they replaced the Body Control Module (BCM) and said "fixed". Forty-seven miles later, the wipers started up their intermittant coming on. More frequently than before. Then they would NOT turn off until I moved the switch from OFF to Intermittant--then they turned off. Moving the wiper stalk switch back and forth, I got them to turn on in intermittant and off with "OFF". I have another appointment with the dealership to let them "look at it" and contact the STAR line in Michigan ("Strange, Terrible, And Riduculous ?) for "help". Can anyone out there offer any advice? Have you had this problem and REALLY fixed it? Thanks - (I don't have enough hair left to "tear any of it out".) 97Vanowner
#2706 of 4276 Re: Insane Wiper Problem (IWP) [ebrown] by 97vanowner May 08, 2005 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: ebrown (Apr 16, 2005 9:54 pm) My wipers died at 102,000, and finally the dealer installed a new BCM (Body Control Module) to fix it. The fix lasted 47 miles. I am taking it back Monday for a second round. What happened with your second round? Thanks. 97Vanowner
#2707 of 4276 Re: adding engine oil every 1500 miles [masterpaul1] by 97vanowner May 08, 2005 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: masterpaul1 (Apr 04, 2005 9:21 am) I had to have a new head gasket to deal with oil consumption problem at 72,000. My van is a 4 cyl. You might check that out - if this is the problem you may have some blue smoke OR just spillage down the engine block (but Not on the top of the head. If you have a six cylinder motor, the above probably does not apply. Replies to this message: fishing1000 (May 10, 2005 8:29 pm)
#2708 of 4276 Re: bubbling and peeling clear coat paint [marine2] by 97vanowner May 08, 2005 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: marine2 (Feb 02, 2005 10:00 pm) Sorry about your experience, but I have a 97 Caravan with 102,000 miles and the original battery. I disconnect the terminals and thoroughly clean it every year, but the little "eye" showing battery condition is still green after 8 years! Maintenance folks!
#2709 of 4276 Re: wiper problems [mbehrman] by 97vanowner May 08, 2005 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: mbehrman (Jan 01, 2005 2:37 pm) Exactly what happened to me - except that after replacing the BCM (Body Control Module) to the tune of $741.00, it is still acting up. Most of the time I can turn the wipers on, but they still come on at odd moments, especially when turning left - both with and without the left turn signal. No solution yet. I'll keep you posted. If you found a solution that works, please post it or send me an e-mail. Thanks. Replies to this message: shg1027 (Jul 09, 2006 8:29 am)

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