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#2990 of 4276 Re: Frustrated..... [chan1] by 97xpresso Jul 08, 2005 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: chan1 (Jul 08, 2005 9:41 am) Clockspring is not that big of a deal. Part is not expensive, and you can install it yourself if you're handy. Replies to this message: chan1 (Jul 09, 2005 5:50 am) dennisctc (Jul 09, 2005 7:24 am)
#2991 of 4276 Re: Frustrated..... [97xpresso] by chan1 Jul 09, 2005 (5:50 am)
Replying to: 97xpresso (Jul 08, 2005 2:24 pm) Well I talked to the dearler and it's going to cost $150. I want to thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. Replies to this message: dennisctc (Jul 09, 2005 7:24 am)
#2992 of 4276 Re: Frustrated..... [chan1] by dennisctc Jul 09, 2005 (7:24 am)
Replying to: chan1 (Jul 09, 2005 5:50 am) Well I talked to the dearler and it's going to cost $150. I want to thank you for your help. I really appreciate it.   what I rip off!!!!! My company manufactures Clocksprings, we've quoted them to DCX. We charge about $10-$15 for one!!! talk about markup!!! We don't supply this specific Clockspring to DCX, and they're all soo very different or I'd send you one for free!!!   I think a company by the name of Methode makes them for DCX.
#2993 of 4276 Re: what is wrong? //help!!!! [scamper225] by johnbender Jul 09, 2005 (8:05 am)
Replying to: scamper225 (Jul 07, 2005 2:20 pm) It could be something as serious as a blown head. If you have a lot of miles on the engine the engine may need to be replaced. Usually loss of power and popping noises in the engine signals that the engine is about to go out. I had that same thing happen on a vehicle before, not a minivan, but the vehicle had over 200,000 miles on it. It started putting out and making a popping noise in the engine. I would take it to the shop for a diagnosis asap. You may also want to check and see if you are losing oil. If you are losing oil or the oil has water in it then you may have a blown head. Replies to this message: scamper225 (Jul 09, 2005 9:06 pm) johnbender (Jul 10, 2005 9:03 am) scamper225 (Jul 10, 2005 8:31 pm)
#2994 of 4276 Re: Frustrated..... [chan1] by marine2 Jul 09, 2005 (8:31 am)
Replying to: chan1 (Jul 08, 2005 8:22 am) This is about the clockspring and what it controls. I hope it helps you.   http://dodgeram.info/tsb/recalls/982.htm
#2995 of 4276 Power Outlet Fuse by cto Jul 09, 2005 (12:00 pm)
I have a 2001 Grand Caravan. It appears that I have blown the fuse in the outlet that has permanent power (not the switched one above). The two outlets are located to the left of the storage area in the center console. The fuse for the switched outlet is in the relay/fuse box next to the battery but the one I am trying to locate is nowhere to be found. The Edmunds book for this year does not show the power outlets in the wiring diagram... Any suggestions?
#2996 of 4276 Re: what is wrong? //help!!!! [johnbender] by scamper225 Jul 09, 2005 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: johnbender (Jul 09, 2005 8:05 am) oil levels are perfect. always have. it only does it for a few seconds. (less than five) but i will bring it to the shop to be hooked up. could it be the oxygen sensor? also it only has 100k on it. not bragging but is in showroom condition. sharp!? if you dont reply, thank you for your time. Replies to this message: johnbender (Jul 10, 2005 9:03 am) scamper225 (Jul 10, 2005 8:31 pm)
#2998 of 4276 Re: what is wrong? //help!!!! [scamper225] by johnbender Jul 10, 2005 (9:03 am)
Replying to: scamper225 (Jul 09, 2005 9:06 pm) I don't know if it could be the oxygen sensor or not, but I think you should definitely take it into the shop for a diagnosis. A blown head can occur at any mileage, but if you only have 100,000 miles on it, chances are your engine is still o.k. Although, I did see someone on these forums that was complaining they had to replace their engine on their caravan after about 80,000. All I know is the popping sound followed by a loss of power is a symptom of a blown head or a weak engine. Like I said you may want to check to see if there is water in the oil. Just pull out the dipstick and check to see if there are any tiny water droplets sticking to the oil on the dipstick. If you do see water, then that is not a good sign. If you do not see any water, then you probably do not have a blown head. Your best bet is to take in to the shop and have them look at it, at least then you'll know for sure what the problem is. Replies to this message: scamper225 (Jul 10, 2005 8:31 pm)
#2999 of 4276 A/C compressor problems on '02 Grand Caravan by bryaninoregon Jul 10, 2005 (9:19 am)
My dad has an '02 Grand Caravan and has had 2 A/C compressors installed already, both under warranty. Warranty is now off and he is concerned about future failures as these are not a cheap part. Are there any TSB's or other notices out about this. His van has the 3.3l engine if that matters. Any info is appreciated. Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Jul 11, 2005 8:00 am)

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