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#4102 of 4276 Steering Noise by jasonmwc Jul 16, 2006 (7:55 pm)
I have a 2006 GC SXT with 2200 miles on it. Recently I have noticed that there is a noise (almost like something rubbing) and a very slight vibration in the steering wheel when I turn. I was wondering if anybody else had noticed this. Thanks. Replies to this message: gino45 (Jul 18, 2006 2:47 pm)
#4103 of 4276 Radio repair: by zlfanatic Jul 17, 2006 (6:14 am)
I have a 96 Caravan that the stock cassette radio keeps going in and out, sometimes it would work fine and then the next time I start it nothing. I have talked to other Dodge and Chrysler owners that had the same problem, they just replaced the head unit. Is there a repair for this? Replies to this message: joon (Aug 03, 2006 10:01 pm)
#4104 of 4276 Re: Electrical fire in speakers? [lotsofvans] by 97xpresso Jul 17, 2006 (9:18 am)
Replying to: lotsofvans (Jul 15, 2006 1:10 pm) I have a 2001, and received a recall notice about exactly what you are describing. It was something about condensation from the AC unit dripping into the radio (in the dash) causing rear speaker to catch fire!? I never took mine in, as I have installed an aftermarket radio/CD player. They said this recall was to install a shield on the radio.
#4105 of 4276 Re: Potential repair in my future??? [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 17, 2006 (9:18 am)
Replying to: shipo (Jul 16, 2006 8:02 am) well that clogging comes from overkill...people add more than the recommended amounts, that's what causes the problem. Or they use shoddy products. We're talking filling up defects the size of a fingernail scratch, not plugging a hole.
#4106 of 4276 Re: 01 Caravan Won't Start [leesprts31] by lengene Jul 18, 2006 (11:04 am)
Replying to: leesprts31 (Jun 30, 2006 8:56 pm) I have a 98 Plymonth Espresso. We have the same kind of trouble. We never know when it is going to happen. Whenever this happens, I start the car and it dies immediately. It will start 3 times and die. After the third time it will not even turn the engine over. It is sometimes 15 minutes or sometimes overnight before it will start. The previous owner had the same problem. It has been to a Chrysler dealer 2 or 3 time and a local mechanic without finding the cause. The last two times that it has happened I disconnected the battery, the first time for about 15 minutes and today about 45 minutes. After reconnecting the battery it started both times. I am still experiment what to do when this happens.
#4107 of 4276 Re: Steering Noise [jasonmwc] by gino45 Jul 18, 2006 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: jasonmwc (Jul 16, 2006 7:55 pm) I have a 2001 with the same problem. It was noticeable when turning the steering wheel with the vehicle parked. Also noticed it a low speeds when turning the steering wheel. Symptom was a shudder feel in the steering wheel and a rubbing noise. There is a TSB on this. I finally took it to the dealer and they replaced the power steering reservoir and a return hose. The original hose was only a few inches long. They replaced it with a length of rubber hose that's a foot long. They also replaced the power steering fluid with ATF4. The cause of the noise vibration is due to air being trapped in the steering rack. The longer hose is suppose to cure this. I've notice a decrease in the symptoms after the work was done, but still feel a bit of a shudder. The dealer mentioned it could take a while for all the air to purge itself out of the system. I'll report back after my next oil change if it turns out to cure the problem fully.
#4108 of 4276 PCV valve change by gino45 Jul 18, 2006 (2:53 pm)
Anyone know of any tips on how to change the PCV valve on a 2001 caravan with the 3.3L engine. I can't seem to get a wrench behind the rear valve cover to unscrew the valve.
#4109 of 4276 caravan clunking over bumps by trashman1980 Jul 18, 2006 (7:38 pm)
i have a 01 grand caravan, when you go over bumps it has a very fast clunking noise up front, doesnt do it over smooth bumps or dips in the roadway though.I found a broken sway bar link so i replaced both links and sway bar bushings,and i actually think it might be worse? any suggestions or simmilar problems? thanks in advance Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Jul 18, 2006 8:22 pm) cross404 (Aug 03, 2006 3:47 pm)
#4110 of 4276 Re: caravan clunking over bumps [trashman1980] by masterpaul1 Jul 18, 2006 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: trashman1980 (Jul 18, 2006 7:38 pm) We had both outer tire rods replaced in april because of a clunking noise from up front when going over the bumps. That solved the problem.(We have an 01 DGC EX with over 77K)
#4111 of 4276 More Problems by fish8 Jul 19, 2006 (10:05 am)
I brought my Wife's 2005 T&C into the dealer for an oil change and to have them look into a creaking noise under the car and a clicking ot ticking noise coming from the belts in the engine area.   The dealer just called me back and said the spare was loose under the car which caused the creaking noise. They told me an edge of the belt in the engine is getting chewed up on one edge and tech needs to find out whats wrong with it. Does anyone have any info on these issues? Common to this van?   These 2 new issues are on top of other issues we have run into in the past: Steering fluid resevoir swapped for new, new power steering lines installed. Rear buzzer (?) replaced when it quit working.   All this in only 19,000+ miles.....making us a bit nervous. At least with our extended warranty, we get a free loaner. I'm drivng a Jeep Liberty Limited. We have gotten our money's worth from them providing loaners to us while its in the shop.....

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