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Re: Replaced Battery and Climate Control Lights Flash [voyager1]
by ecker1
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May 05, 2005 (8:35 am)
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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! 
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The recalibration can be done easily..
by vcheng
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May 05, 2005 (8:44 am)
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... 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.
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Re: 1997 Caravan ghost windshield wipers, cruise control [joon]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (4:24 pm)
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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
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Re: Insane Wiper Problem (IWP) [ebrown]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:03 pm)
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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
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Re: adding engine oil every 1500 miles [masterpaul1]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:10 pm)
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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.
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Re: bubbling and peeling clear coat paint [marine2]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:20 pm)
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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!
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Re: wiper problems [mbehrman]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:24 pm)
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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.
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Re: 2001 Computer or Electrical Problem Help [romadtsgt]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: romadtsgt (Nov 05, 2004 7:08 pm)
With regard to your battery problems. Did you have the charging system of the vehicle checked? Your problem sounds like it could be a defective voltage regulator--which could be a function taken over by the Body Control Module and it is incorrectly programmed internally. I can't even imagine how to check voltage regulation of these "modern" cars, but the results sound like that might be a voltage regulation problem.
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Re: Phantom Wipers [jpelder]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: jpelder (Feb 04, 2004 6:35 am)
First, did you find a solution? If so, PLEASE send me an email with the details. I just spent $741.00 to get this fixed and the repair worked for 47 miles!. I am going back to the dealer for round 2 tomorrow. The completely replaced my switch and that did not fix the problem. They ended up putting a new BCM (body control module) in, and although the wipers now work, they also are screwed up. e.g. they come on when the switch is off. they will not turn off until you turn the switch on and then off again. Sometimes several times.
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Re: jpelder [badgerfan]
by 97vanowner
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May 08, 2005 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: badgerfan (Feb 04, 2004 9:04 am)
Actually Chrysler/Dodge is pretending that they never heard of such a problem and my dealer says they have never had a similar complaint. I believe they are truly trying, but they are getting little technical help from the Daimler/Chrysler folks in Michigan and the first try at fixing the wiper problem cost $741.00 and lasted for 47 miles. If you know of anyone who has SUCCESSFULLY fixed the windshield wiper problem, please e-mail me the information and I will have my dealer tech call for help since corporately they seem to be suffering from amnesia about this fix.
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