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Re: 2001 Computer or Electrical Problem Help [romadtsgt] by 97vanowner
May 08, 2005 (5:32 pm)

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
May 08, 2005 (5:38 pm)

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
May 08, 2005 (5:44 pm)

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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Re: I say trade it... [dave210] by 97vanowner
May 08, 2005 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: dave210 (Dec 30, 2001 8:45 am)

Good Evening Dave:
 
If you still remember what the dealer did to fix your windshield wiper problem, I would appreciate knowing as my dealer's techs are stymied. Thanks.
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Re: Breaking problems with DC mini-vans [drivven] by 97vanowner
May 08, 2005 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: drivven (May 05, 2003 11:34 am)

Could not help but wonder if you have discovered that ABS does not work when you are going backwards! I have ended up sideways on my driveway three times in my van. Stops great going forward, but locks brakes on one or the other of the rear wheels and pulls the backend off the driveway. Also, I could NOT get traction control unless I upgraded to the Sport Model (which cost almost $7,000 more than the LE I ordered.).
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Re: jpelder [97vanowner] by badgerfan
May 09, 2005 (6:14 am)

Replying to: 97vanowner (May 08, 2005 5:44 pm)

I really find it hard to believe they cannot diagnose this, as the phantom wiper issue was fairly widespread in the generation of Daimler-Chrysler minivans introduced in 1996. The problem if I recall is in the column, either an intermittent short in the wiring or in the multifunction switch itself. I do not recall the exact solution, when ours was replaced on our 1996 caravan under warranty about eight years ago, but it definitely was not a body control module, and the dealer knew exactly what to do to fix it.
 
My advice, find a new dealer.
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Re: Phantom Wipers [97vanowner] by Sylvia STAFF
May 09, 2005 (8:15 am)

Replying to: 97vanowner (May 08, 2005 5:38 pm)

Please do NOT encourage other members to email you with the information. If it is in email then the next person with a similar problem doesn't benefit from the answer. Sharing in the discussion is what makes this a rich resource for you and others.
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Is my van's engine finished if I drove it too long without oil? by qstrange
May 09, 2005 (6:40 am)
I have a leak in my oil pan and ran out of oil. Didn't have the money to get oil right away and drove it around. the oil pressure went up and down then finally down. Just last night the gas would not work nor the brakes, but the car did not stall. After shutting it off, it would not start. I am wondering if I put oil in it now, will it run? or is it finished?
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Re: Is my van's engine finished if I drove it too long without oil? [qstrange] by shipo
May 09, 2005 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: qstrange (May 09, 2005 6:40 am)

What did the engine sound like when you turned it off?
Did you hear any knocking/pounding?
Was there any smoke issuing from under the hood?
Did you smell any burnt smells?
How much oil was left in the pan?
Did the temperature gauge go all of the way to the right?
What year and displacement of engine does your van have?
 
Having asked all of those questions, if you add oil, and it restarts and is reasonably quiet/knock free, you might have dodged a bullet. So, if it does run reasonably well, the only other thing I would do is to have the compression tested to see if you destroyed the cylinder walls or stuck a valve.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Dead Instrument Cluster, Gauge Problem resolved by 5bucks
May 09, 2005 (12:20 pm)
After 2 years of trying to find a fix, I finally was able to do something to get my gauges to start working again. Just took aparta few dash panels and removed the instrument cluster enough to access the modular plug that connects to the back of the cluster. Disconnected and reconnected this connector and boom the gauges are working again. Did this last Thursday. It's now Monday and instruments are still working after driving the van about 300 miles with lots of starts and stops. It has been more than 2 years since it has driven this far with the guages in continious operation. Very simple to get at the instrument cluster. just removed a few of the dash panels and the drivers side window air vent molding. Probably about 10 screws holding the assorted dash moulding pieces in place. All screws same size. Took about 10 minutes

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