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#4187 of 4276 Re: Brake Dust, 2006 GC [shipo] by badgerfan Aug 31, 2006 (5:12 am)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 30, 2006 1:44 pm) Yes I have noticed, especially VW's, create a lot of brake dust. Haven't paid enough attention to Mercedes, there aren't enough of them around for me to judge.   The dusting is not a real big deal to me, just cosmetic. I might change to ceramic pads when the van needs a brake job but that will be hopefully quite a few years down the road.   I have also noticed they really have rearranged a lot of component placement under the hood. Air filter is on the passenger side, looks to be much more easily accessed, and in general there appears to be more free space under the hood than in the 1996. I might even be able to get to the back set of plugs myself when they need changing, long into the future. I sold the 1996 at 89K miles, so never had to change plugs on that one, as they were 100K platinum plugs.   Otherwise, I cannot complain at all about the initial quality. Only thing I found was a small paint flaw way down low on the rail below the passenger sliding door. Appeared to have paint over some excess sealant. But it is so low and out of the way I am not going to complain. Otherwise, paint and panel fitup is very good and I have found no other cosmetic or functional flaws, inside or out.   Amazing how silent the van is inside. I always thought our old 1996 Caravan was a very quiet vehicle, but the GC, even with those big Stow and Go "drum" storage recesses, is even quieter than the '96. Don't know how anyone could complain about the engine and drive train from a noise/vibration standpoint. Overall it seems very smooth and quiet. Downshifts on inclines are so smooth you basically only notice it when the tachometer jumps up. This "old tech" drive train is just about as refined as it can be made. Not bad for only a bit over $19.5K.
#4188 of 4276 Re: Brake Dust, 2006 GC [shipo] by fish8 Aug 31, 2006 (5:19 am)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 31, 2006 4:49 am) I was surprised as well. But, my Passat still has it's original brake pads at 36,300 miles and the dust isn't that bad. I also noticed I have more brake residue on the rears alloys than the front.....   Back on track.....but I can't complain about the brake performance of the T&C. Replies to this message: badgerfan (Aug 31, 2006 6:20 am) masterpaul1 (Aug 31, 2006 8:09 pm)
#4189 of 4276 Re: Brake Dust, 2006 GC [fish8] by badgerfan Aug 31, 2006 (6:20 am)
Replying to: fish8 (Aug 31, 2006 5:19 am) On our 1996 Caravan, front brakes ran over 65K before changing pads, along with new rotors. Van had developed slightly warped rotors long before that, but it wasn't severe so we lived with it for a while. Never did change the rear drums when we sold it at 89K! My wife who is the primary driver has a light foot, I guess.   If the new GC goes 50K or more without a brake service, I will be happy. Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Aug 31, 2006 8:09 pm)
#4190 of 4276 Re: 99 dodge caravan radiator/transmission problems [denise5] by w9cw Aug 31, 2006 (6:50 am)
Replying to: denise5 (Aug 28, 2006 8:36 am) I know Chrysler has had problems with the 4-speed ECT for some time, but I've actually experienced the opposite. We purchased a new 1994 Grand Caravan ES in July 1994, and currently have 160,000 miles on the vehicle. It's still on its original transmission, with no work performed on the transmission (except regular transmission fluid changes) since purchase. The transmission fluid has been changed religiously every 20,000 miles. I guess we're an anomoly. On the other hand, we drive very conservatively, and I don't even recall the last time we used the transmission's passing , or kick down, gear.   BTW . . . getting stuck in 2nd gear is normal operation when the transmission's internal diagnostics determines a problem. 2nd gear is called the "limp home" mode! Replies to this message: denise5 (Sep 10, 2006 11:10 am)
#4191 of 4276 Check engine light on Dodge Caravan by b4cars Aug 31, 2006 (7:08 am)
I have a Dodge Caravan has a check engine light on sometimes. It will come on after the van warm up or drive for certain minutes. I checked at Autozone, shown a P0106 for Manifold sensor absolute pressure fault. Do anyone can tell me what that mean and how to fix it? Thanks in advance. I just want to understand this before take to a shop get over charged. Replies to this message: eddynolmt4fn (Sep 05, 2006 2:00 am)
#4192 of 4276 Re: Brake Dust, 2006 GC [badgerfan] by masterpaul1 Aug 31, 2006 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: badgerfan (Aug 31, 2006 6:20 am) We get a lot of brake dust too, but it's no big deal. I just use Westle's White Wall Cleaner to clean the allow rims and it removes all the brake dust the first try. I love the brakes and the life of the pads. We bought our 01 DGC EX with only 37K miles and had our first complete brake job at 74K. (I'm not sure if the pads were ever replaced by the original owner.) Needless to say, I was very happy to get close to 40K on the old pads, assuming the pads were replaced just before we bought our van.
#4193 of 4276 2002 dodge grand caravan problem by denise5 Sep 01, 2006 (7:44 am)
Well, my car is still in the shop. They called me today and said the chrysler corp. told them to replace the whole wire harness box.??? To a cost of $1860.ahhhhhh. This is rediculus. The mechanic took the box out and shook it and said there was water in it. How could that happen? If we have to pay this then we've put $2000 in repairs on this car since 04/05. Does anyone have any idea how this happens?
#4194 of 4276 Door ajar switch location on 2003 Caravan? by exploder750 Sep 02, 2006 (12:01 pm)
I'm helping my father in law with finishing a wreck repaired 2003 Caravan. When you open the left front door, the odometer and door ajar warning light comes on, and when you slam the door HARD, the odometer and door ajar lights turn off, but only for an instant before turning back on. Seems to be indicative of a switch problem. The wiring diagram shows a door ajar switch, but we can't physically locate the switch. Any ideas? A wire runs to the door latch, appearing to be for electric door lock function, is it possible that the door ajar switch is integrated with the door latch? Replies to this message: exploder750 (Sep 04, 2006 6:59 am)
#4195 of 4276 Very loud crunching noise in 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan engine. by easton1322 Sep 02, 2006 (4:06 pm)
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with 146,000 miles. It has been well maintained and running pretty smoothly until yesterday. It started making a loud "crunching" noise, similar to the noise the ice maker on my refrigerator makes when you choose crushed ice. It only makes it at very low speed, or when sitting idle. It is not continuous, it comes and goes. It starts up after the car has been running for at least 15 to 20 minutes. It is very loud, it sounds like the car is going to blow up, but will then stop. I do not know anything about this and would appreciate any advice before taking it in to the shop. Replies to this message: chuckg (Sep 03, 2006 5:27 am)
#4196 of 4276 2006 Town and Country Codes by tjcin Sep 03, 2006 (4:44 am)
My new T&C shows a code P0456. Does anyone know what this code is? Can it be cleared without an OBD2 tool? If it can be cleared by disconnecting the battery, will I lose my radio preset stations? Thanks for the help, I could take it to the dealer but I've already been 7 times for other problems. I have little or no confidence. Replies to this message: cbwilsha (Sep 03, 2006 10:13 am)

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