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Re: Oil Light comes on [saymama]
by shipo
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Sep 16, 2006 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: saymama (Sep 16, 2006 6:25 am)
Check your dipstick, I suspect that you don't have enough oil in your engine. When you brake the oil sloshes forward inside the oil pan and uncovers the oil pickup allowing it to suck in air. When that happens you will have an instant oil light.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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- #4213 of 4276
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Re: Oil Light comes on [shipo]
by saymama
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Sep 16, 2006 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 16, 2006 6:39 am)
not only did I check the oil level, but i also brought it back in to the shop where I just had it changed and they checked it as well. Everything checks out fine. There is no leak. Somone suggested perhaps the oil sensor needs to be changed.
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- #4214 of 4276
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Oil light coming on
by jnovice
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Sep 16, 2006 (10:37 am)
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I had the same problem. I tried many fixes, including changing the oil pickup, changing the oil viscosity, changing the connector that connected the sensor and changing the oil sensor. I changed the sensor twice and the second change, I changed the connector as well as the sensor. It worked the second time.
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- #4215 of 4276
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [ally10169]
by stashshel
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Sep 18, 2006 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: ally10169 (Sep 11, 2006 1:06 pm)
hi! from what my mechanic has explained to me is you will need to have this compressor replaced and reason being is that it controls your defroster. Mine is shot to and is being replaced. But since owning my car I've put thousands of dollars into it for repairs. my brake caliper on the passenger front is seizing. this is the 3rd time I've had this addressed. my van eats through brakes as it was explained to me that the rotors are too small for the van because it takes more force to stop the van. I've gotten brakes on this van about every 16 months. I've only owned it for 4 years.  I will have it paid off by next september and trust you/me, I'm not getting another chrysler/dodge product. the only positive thing I can say is that I've never leaked oil.
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- #4216 of 4276
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Re: Has anyone had electrical problems?.... [mikezak]
by stashshel
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Sep 18, 2006 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: mikezak (Dec 23, 2000 8:32 pm)
that's really odd. my odomitor/instrument panel (which is electric) totally went dead. I couldn't tell how fast I was going, nothing. I was told that there is a sensor that would need to be replaced and is rather expensive because of where it's located. 
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- #4217 of 4276
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [stashshel]
by badgerfan
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Sep 18, 2006 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: stashshel (Sep 18, 2006 9:52 am)
We had a 1996 Dodge Caravan and did't have to do anything to the brakes until well past 65,000 miles, then finally replaced front brakes and discs. Sold it at 89,000 miles and bought a new GC SE. Rear drums were still original when we sold it! Obviously something is going on in your front brakes that has not been properly diagnosed, like perhaps a caliper that is locking up and not fully releasing, causing premature repeated brake failure.
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- #4218 of 4276
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [badgerfan]
by mikew58
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Sep 18, 2006 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: badgerfan (Sep 18, 2006 10:28 am)
I agree, you have an undiagnosed problem with your brakes. I have enough problems with my 2001 GC but brakes have not been one of them. I just replaced all four when it hit 85,000 miles. They still had a few miles left in them then.
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- #4219 of 4276
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [stashshel]
by 97xpresso
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Sep 21, 2006 (1:13 am)
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Replying to: stashshel (Sep 18, 2006 9:52 am)
Yes the compressor is used in the "defrost" mode to clear your windshield quicker. That said, if your compressor is not binding or seized, you do not need to replace it if you can live without AC. Cars had "defrosters" for decades before they became AC equipted.
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Re: 1996 Plymouth Voyager AC Compressor [stashshel]
by mrbizness1
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Sep 23, 2006 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: stashshel (Sep 18, 2006 9:52 am)
I have a 98 gcv with 115k and get about 45k from the front brakes. You might want to check your rear brakes to make sure the self adjusters are working. Improper adjustments will cause the front brakes to worker harder causing premature wear.
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Re: Has anyone had electrical problems?.... [stashshel]
by kolbe77
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Sep 23, 2006 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: stashshel (Sep 18, 2006 9:56 am)
what sensor was it that you were told that needed to be replaced. i have the same problem that started 4 days ago.
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