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#3032 of 4276 Tensioner idler pulley by hayneldan Jul 18, 2005 (2:00 pm)
On every DC van I have ever looked under the hood on there is a diagram showing how to weave the serpentine belt and the location of all the pulleys and the tensioner. you will need a long open end wrench to release the tension on the idler pulley until the serpentine belt is in position, then release the tensioner and it takes up all remaining slack in the belt. look for the diagram on the radiator support. please report back if you find it. Replies to this message: helphelpanyone (Jul 21, 2005 8:38 am) badgerfan (Jul 26, 2005 11:47 am) amazon (May 25, 2006 4:50 pm) and 1 more...
#3033 of 4276 Front Power outlet not working 99Grand Caravan by rbfrowlett Jul 18, 2005 (6:12 pm)
Bought this van used a few years ago. Front power outlet has never worked, but back one does (no problems with any other electrical features, either). Fuse is fine, so I took off the panel just underneath the power outlet. A wire that looks like it's ready to plug into something is hanging down, unplugged, but there is absolutely nowhere for it to go. There are other wires plugged in nearby (almost certainly the radio), but there is nowhere for this cord to go, and I'm almost certain it is connected to the power outlet. It's almost as if I'm missing an extension wire that goes into an outlet somewhere else. Anybody know what I can do here?
#3034 of 4276 Power front outlet by hayneldan Jul 18, 2005 (7:18 pm)
The power front outlet is controlled by 25 amp relay number 21.(Not a fuse) It is labeled cigar/acc relay it is located at top right of fuse box under the hood. If you have a relay in the top left swich the two to see if the cigar/acc outlet works, if not the wiring should be 1 red and 1 black wire going into a black 2 hole female connector that plugs into the rear of the power outlet. this info is from my 96 shop manual but I don't think it changed much until 2001
#3035 of 4276 No odometer, overhead or starting (now) by slowhand Jul 09, 2005 (6:16 am)
I've searched for this problem and not found it exactly, so apologies up front if I'm repeating someone else's post.   My 1998 T&C yesterday started, ran and quit after 5 seconds. It repeated the stunt. Then, it displayed no LED display for the odometer, trip meter, transmission function, no overhead console display and will not engage the starter at all. Nothing. Depressing the two outer buttons on the overhead console displays "ccd", then a dim flashing all display grid of the display. All upper dash lights operate nominally, (alarm, airbag, ABS, etc). I've checked the obvious (battery terminals, contacts etc.) Has anyone else experienced this? Is this a know 'issue' The T&C has 175000KM (Canadian) on it - well maintained and has been operating nominally. Suggestions are most welcomed. Regards and thanks for your expertise, everyone.
#3036 of 4276 Re: No odometer, overhead or starting (now) [slowhand] by slowhand Jul 11, 2005 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Jul 16, 2005 2:20 pm) OK - so I've had a chance to dig into this *much* further and have some follow-up. According to a (well) trained Chrysler specialist. part of the problem occurred when I used the key to open the door. In doing so, I may have triggered the lock mechanism partially - opened the door and 'fooled' the alarm system into thinking I had broken into the car. The running and stopping is part of the alarm system designed to shut down the system if the car is stolen. After three tries the system is 'locked-out' of the process and will not start. Removing the battery cables from the terminals and leaving it overnight allowed the system to reset and it was completely operable by morning. A scan of the BCM (body control module) shows no errors.   So... my question is has anyone else *ever* heard of this problem/feature and if so, is there any longer term problems relating to it? Any further problems with the BCM? Thanks. Replies to this message: kmcoleman (Aug 08, 2005 10:56 am) seanwood (Aug 11, 2005 1:53 pm) dustyk (Sep 05, 2005 2:21 pm)
#3037 of 4276 2005 Town & Country Air Conditioner by newyork999 Jul 19, 2005 (6:08 am)
My air conditioner works great at night and in the morning when it is not so hot. However, when the sun is beating, I have to keep it on maximum and it never gets too cold. I gave it in for service and of course they said nothing is wrong.   Any one else have this problem Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Jul 19, 2005 9:38 am) chuckg (Jul 20, 2005 4:59 am) marine2 (Jul 24, 2005 10:44 pm)
#3038 of 4276 Re: pros and cons [sharynt1] by caravan3 Jul 19, 2005 (8:23 am)
Replying to: sharynt1 (Nov 08, 1999 12:34 pm) I had a mechanic friend of mine tell me that dollar for dollar the caravan is the best buy. He also said the 3.3 is the better motor and the 3 speed autmatic is the better transmition. So there you have my 2 cents worth Thanks caracan3
#3039 of 4276 Re: 2005 Town & Country Air Conditioner [newyork999] by masterpaul1 Jul 19, 2005 (9:38 am)
Replying to: newyork999 (Jul 19, 2005 6:08 am) If you have a meat thermometer, use that to check and see what the temperature is when you have the air on full blase at it's coldest setting. Write down the degrees and see what a specialist says. (I think around 50 degrees is normal). I believe that the temperature changes depending if you are doing city driving or on the highway.
#3040 of 4276 Oil Light comes on by wandafun Jul 19, 2005 (4:49 pm)
Lately, after driving about 30 minutes, i'm idling at a light, and the oil light comes on and the warning bell dings constantly. When I put it into neutral or begin moving, the bell stops and the light goes off. have checked the fluid level, and all is well. has enough coolant also. any ideas? 2000 Grand Voyager, 125,000 miles Replies to this message: saymama (Sep 16, 2006 6:25 am) shipo (Sep 16, 2006 6:39 am) saymama (Sep 16, 2006 7:37 am)
#3041 of 4276 Re: 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 Highway Speed Overheating [gabhanjacisa] by lastwraith Jul 19, 2005 (11:59 pm)
Replying to: gabhanjacisa (Jul 16, 2005 6:51 am) Sorry, I don't know specifically what the fan behavior is in the Caravans. But in all my other cars, one fan runs if the a/c is not being used, both run when you turn the a/c on, and when the coolant temperature sensor hits a certain threshold the radiator fan speeds up while the other fan remains constant.   Let us know what you find out if you get a chance. Replies to this message: gabhanjacisa (Jul 24, 2005 3:54 am) lastwraith (Jul 27, 2005 11:25 pm)

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