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#4168 of 4276 Re: Can't read error codes [dcarbone] by royallen Aug 24, 2006 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: dcarbone (Aug 21, 2006 6:39 am) Your issue with the "service engine sson" light is that for most error codes, a scan tool is needed to reset the code after the repair. Most parts stores will do this for you if you bought their part. Some codes will reset after many engine off-restart cycles. I do not know what years have the off-on-off-on-off-on code display capability.
#4169 of 4276 Re: 95 dodge caravan, 3.0 , intermittent engine dying [dilipc] by royallen Aug 24, 2006 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: dilipc (Aug 22, 2006 9:51 pm) You might find a troubleshooting repair manual for your van to see several possibilities. They include fuel problems as well as electrical ones, the latter being more common. I would start by carrying a timing light so when the problem occurrs I could easily check for presence or absence of spark. Maybe a mechanic friend could loan you one. Roy
#4170 of 4276 Re: 95 dodge caravan, 3.0 , intermittent engine dying [dilipc] by mfahey1 Aug 24, 2006 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: dilipc (Aug 22, 2006 9:51 pm) Not saying this is your problem but all of these new vehicles seem sensitive to loose/bad ground connections. Try cleaning and tightening the ground at the battery and at the engine. Even if it doesn't solve the problem, it's good PM.
#4171 of 4276 2002 grand caravan continuing problem by denise5 Aug 25, 2006 (11:58 am)
In June of 2005 I had to have my transmission taken apart and fixed. I had to take it in 3 times before it was fixed. The problem was I lost power and could not go faster than 20. With help from the Daimler Corp. it cost me $540. It would have been $1900. Well....Then July 2006 I was getting stuck in 2nd gear. They replaced input and output sensors. $230. They told me my engine mount was broken also. I had no money to fix that. 2 weeks later the same problem was happening. Back the car dealer...They said they fixed it and I had them fix the motor mount also. $340. Oh, and my air conditioner was leaking on the passenger side like forever...they fixed that too. About 4 days later the car is sticking in 1st and 2nd gear. Its in the shop now and they cannot find out whats wrong with it. I'm without a car again this weekend. What is going on? I've spent $1100 since 6/05 on a 2002 car. I think Daimler is going to get another phone call from me!!!!! Replies to this message: fish8 (Aug 28, 2006 5:54 am) denise5 (Aug 28, 2006 6:34 am) stedyek (Aug 28, 2006 8:37 am)
#4172 of 4276 Re: 2002 grand caravan continuing problem [denise5] by fish8 Aug 28, 2006 (5:54 am)
Replying to: denise5 (Aug 25, 2006 11:58 am) How many miles on the car? Replies to this message: denise5 (Aug 28, 2006 6:34 am)
#4173 of 4276 Re: 2002 grand caravan continuing problem [fish8] by denise5 Aug 28, 2006 (6:34 am)
Replying to: fish8 (Aug 28, 2006 5:54 am) 75,000 miles. Mostly highway miles not city. If that matters....?
#4174 of 4276 Re: 99 dodge caravan radiator/transmission problems [got2know] by got2know Aug 28, 2006 (7:49 am)
Replying to: got2know (Jul 25, 2006 9:16 am) There goes my transmission again !!   We've had our 99 caravan worked on as in the previous post (msg 4120)...just picked it up on July 29,2006.   Well the latest problem (August 25,2006) is that the van won't go past 1st gear it gets stuck. We're going to have it towed into the dealer again hopefully I'll hear good news....like they'll replace the tranny if you can even call that good news.   Does anyone know if there's ever been a recall on the dodge caravan for transmission problems....I've noticed that alot of people have been having problems with them according to the forum.   I'll keep every one updated. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Replies to this message: denise5 (Aug 28, 2006 8:36 am) w9cw (Aug 31, 2006 6:50 am) denise5 (Sep 10, 2006 11:10 am) denise5 (Aug 28, 2006 8:39 am)
#4175 of 4276 01 window motor replacement by stedyek Aug 28, 2006 (8:33 am)
This looks like is should be easy enough, but I've one question : should I have the window all the way up and taped in place before swapping out the motor ? (It's on the passenger front.) Replies to this message: gocanes2 (Aug 30, 2006 2:19 pm) stedyek (Sep 05, 2006 8:24 am) gocanes2 (Sep 06, 2006 7:33 pm)
#4176 of 4276 Re: 99 dodge caravan radiator/transmission problems [got2know] by denise5 Aug 28, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: got2know (Aug 28, 2006 7:49 am) The car dealership took my transmission apart 6/05 on 2002 grand caravan. Dodge has been using the same transmission for the last 15 years. Mine was making a whistling sound and I could not go faster than 20mph. They replaced a converter, seal ....They were going to charge me $1900. I called the Daimler Corp. and a representative got the cost down to $540. After that work I had to take it back 2 more times because trans. was leaking. They fixed that problem at no cost. My car is at the shop again for the 6th time because I get stuck in 2nd gear. They replaced the input and output sensors but it still does it and the engine light is on. I paid $230 for this work, but I'm not paying them another penny. I don't think it was the sensors so they can apply the $230 to whatever is wrong. I'm so mad!!!! Oh...when I took it in for getting stuck in 2nd they told me my engine mount was broken. They showed it to me. That cost $340 to fix. Plus my air condition was leaking on the passenger side. They fixed that. They said that is a common problem in these cars. arggghhhh I'm still waiting to hear from the dealer to see if they found out what is wrong with my car. Replies to this message: w9cw (Aug 31, 2006 6:50 am) denise5 (Sep 10, 2006 11:10 am)

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