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I have a 1996 Grand Caravan that has developed a interminent problem. While driving steady at about 50-60 MPH the van starts to lose power almost like it was a carborated engine that went to full choke. RPM's drop to 800-1000, check engine light comes on at first steady and then starts to flash. Dealer has looked at the van three times to the tune of 2200.00 dollars so far with the problem arising again. They have replaced the following items: Plugs, wires, coil pack, fuel filter, both O2 sensors, cataylic convertor. Cleaned the entire fuel system from tank to injectors. All three times that they scanned the system it comes back as a multi-fire mis problem. Anybody have any ideas
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Replying to: ewcooper (Jul 30, 2006 8:45 am) My guess would be the fuel pump but it could also be a grounding issue. They should be able to run a diagnostic on the fuel pump to see if it is delivering the pressure and volume it is supposed to. |
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I have a 2001 T&C driven 75,000 miles with a 3.8L engine and 6 mos on a new battery. The starter would turn the engine normally but the engine would require several revolutions to start, the driver's window would refuse to close on occasion, and the right powered sliding door would or would not operate at times. I took a close look at the battery’s positive terminal connection. I removed the clamp and applied a piece of medium grit sandpaper inside the large terminal hole of the clamp to remove tarnish and get down to bare metal. Next, and this is the IMPORTANT part, I likewise sanded down to bare metal the side of the battery terminal clamp where the 2nd, smaller cable mates. Finally, I sanded to bare metal the side of the smaller cable’s grommet where it mates to the larger cable‘s newly sanded surface. After bolting the battery cable connection to a polished battery post, the starter turns the engine faster, the engine starts within a half revolution, the driver’s window zips up and down , and the power sliding door does its job normally. To finish the job, a layer of old fashioned grease (Vaseline works fine) was applied to the whole assembly to prevent air from getting to and tarnishing the newly cleaned connections. Do not use a spray-on lube as it will penetrate between the mated surfaces and act as an insulator. |
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Replying to: codered (Jul 28, 2006 1:12 pm) Lisa |
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Replying to: trashman1980 (Jul 18, 2006 7:38 pm) |
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You can buy a good used head unit (radio/cassette) for under $10 on e-bay if you're lucky. I did. Or, if you want to upgrade to a radio/cassette/cd player, the going rate was about $100 a few months ago. |
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Replying to: 1heinz7 (Jul 28, 2006 5:09 pm) I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 89K miles. Intermittent loss of accessories (wiper, radio, blower) ONLY when starting car. Always works in accessory (non-run) position. Problem goes away on its own in run position, and usually will stay on until next start cycle. I cannot find shock sensitive relay or loose harness in area of ignition column. No "dead spot" apparent in ignition key area. |
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Replying to: rob2003176 (Jul 16, 2006 5:10 pm) I have a similar problem with my 2003 Dodge Caravan. I am requesting you to share with me any tips you received to fix the problem. Thanks, Jfenza
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Replying to: jfenza (Aug 07, 2006 12:01 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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