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#3917 of 4276 need help by fataljustice Apr 29, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Hi,   My name is Garry And I am new to this forum or any forum for that matter. A friend told me this was the place to come for info on my problem so I hope some one can help me.    I have a 95 plymouth voy van and my wife was driving it and it started to lose power and slowing down so she pulled over and stopped, the van was still running she shut it off and it would not start up again. I had it towed home and began checking it out and found that there is no power getting to the coil.     Any thoughts?                                   Thanks,                                      Garry Replies to this message: fataljustice (Apr 30, 2006 5:36 am) motoringmama (Apr 30, 2006 10:58 am) royallen (Apr 30, 2006 5:10 pm)
#3918 of 4276 1993 Plymouth Voyager Spark Plug Replacement by deekster Apr 27, 2006 (11:19 am)
I have a problem with my spark plug socket getting onto the spark plug. The engine is a 3.0 Liter engine. Do I need a special socket to change the spark plugs? There is not enough space in the spark plug chamber for my socket to fit on the plug. The plugs I purchased need a 13/16 socket but they seem to be to large. Can someone help.
#3919 of 4276 Re: need help [fataljustice] by fataljustice Apr 30, 2006 (5:36 am)
Replying to: fataljustice (Apr 29, 2006 12:39 pm) How do I know if some one has replyed to my post Replies to this message: motoringmama (Apr 30, 2006 10:58 am)
#3920 of 4276 Re: need help [fataljustice] by motoringmama Apr 30, 2006 (10:58 am)
Replying to: fataljustice (Apr 30, 2006 5:36 am) BY checking back here to this forum. Or better yet, click on the bookmark and then you can save your message and go back to it to see if someone has replied, like I just have.
#3921 of 4276 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan alternator or voltage light and starting issues by hatemydgc Apr 30, 2006 (1:03 pm)
Okay, I'll skip over the how much I hate 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan - and go right to the trouble. 1 week ago driving, suddenly the voltage light comes on, gauges on dash start blinking, fuel gauge goes up and down, odom. digital read out starts flickering, car bucks once or twice. Get home.   next day van hesitates when starting then starts up. drive to local mech. - really good people and have always been honest with me. they can't fit me in but check the battery - fully charged, all ok. Voltage light does not come on. Drive back home, voltage light comes back on when driving after 20 min. gauges are acting up again. Take it back into mech next day - they get a trouble code P1594 "overcharging" - but not sure what is going on. They bring in an outside guy who does nothing but diagnostics to run a diagnostic on electrical system. But they are still unsure what cause is. Voltage light is not coming on for them. They think it is either, Alternator, regulator or something in the computer.   Pick car up. all orange indicator lights on the AC and fan buttons are all blinking. Car still drives but every now and then voltage light comes on and gauges blink or needles go up and down.   Then went to start car today, turned key in ignition - nothing, not even a clicking sound. Tried several more times and on fifth try, it started right up!   I'm thinking I have to take it into a dealer. Not sure which I dislike more, my Dodge Grand Caravan or my dealer who overcharges me.   Would appreciate ANY advice. Am I looking at a whole new alternator or computer?   Thanks   P.S.( We recently bought a Toyota Sienna - not one single problem) Replies to this message: mrbizness1 (Apr 30, 2006 6:28 pm) dds2 (Jun 02, 2006 4:35 am)
#3922 of 4276 Re: need help [fataljustice] by royallen Apr 30, 2006 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: fataljustice (Apr 29, 2006 12:39 pm) Garry, You are likely to need a maintenance manual published by Haynes available at larger parts chains like Auto Zone. These have the electrical diagrams to trouble-shoot your problem. You will also need an electric multi-meter. A good digital one will cost about $20.00. Be sure you have sharp probes which easily penetrate a wire insulation to sense the voltage or resistance being tested. Off hand, the likely problems could be a blown fuse or a problem with the ignition switch. A broken wire is possible but less likely. Alternately and quicker would be to take the vehicle to a mechanic you trust or specialist offering auto electric work or to a dealer. With a vehicle of this age, a good mechanic is very valuable. If you don't have a friend to give you a recommendation, try Cartalk.com , "mechanX files" on the home page. Roy
#3923 of 4276 Re: 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan alternator or voltage light and starting issues [hatemydgc] by mrbizness1 Apr 30, 2006 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: hatemydgc (Apr 30, 2006 1:03 pm) This sounds exactly like the problem I had with a Maxima alternator. One minute it was putting out 15 volts the next minute 11.5 volts. Three Maxima alternators I had Pep Boys install in a month all had the same problem, bad diodes. Took the car to a Nissan dealer and had them replace it with a factory re manufactured unit, End of problem. Caravan alternators are controlled by the computer. The a/c fan control lights could be on from the battery being disconnected or going dead. Mine came on when I had the battery changed. I think those lights can also be used to diagnose problems. Dealers can be expensive but the techs are usually more familar with the cars the dealers sell. good luck

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