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#4241 of 4276 Dead 91 Voyager by otis9 Oct 03, 2006 (5:16 am)
I have a 91 base Voyager with approx. 90,000 miles that died while I was pulling into a parking space. It shut down like someone turned off the key. Had to have it towed home on a Sunday night when everything was closed.   There is no click when turning the key to start it. No radio, gages/idiot lights, wipers or turn signals. Head lights, emergency flashers, heater blower, power tail gate release & interior lights all work. The battery is Ok.   Anyone have these problems or an idea what to look for?   I called 3 dealerships & Chrysler's help line. None of them had a clue (or wouldn't give one).   This thing is one of the worst vehicles I ever owned.   Replies to this message: shipo (Oct 03, 2006 5:30 am) otis9 (Oct 04, 2006 3:29 am) mfahey1 (Oct 03, 2006 2:37 pm) jpf (Oct 03, 2006 4:09 pm) dan77 (Oct 08, 2006 10:33 am) otis9 (Oct 08, 2006 6:16 pm) otis9 (Oct 22, 2006 3:42 am)
#4242 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [otis9] by shipo Oct 03, 2006 (5:30 am)
Replying to: otis9 (Oct 03, 2006 5:16 am) Let me get this straight; you have a fifteen year old vehicle that dies from an apparent electrical fault, and then without having a professional look at it you've decided to call your car a lemon?   What's up with that?   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: otis9 (Oct 04, 2006 3:29 am)
#4243 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [otis9] by mfahey1 Oct 03, 2006 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: otis9 (Oct 03, 2006 5:16 am) I would start by looking in the fuse box for any blown fuses. I would also clean all battery related connections such as the ground at the battery and at the engine. Also look for a part of the wiring harness that has either been burned or has shorted to the chassis.
#4244 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [otis9] by jpf Oct 03, 2006 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: otis9 (Oct 03, 2006 5:16 am) We had a 91 Caravan years ago and I remember a similar no start occurrence. It turned out to be a loose wire on the park-neutral-safety switch. This switch prevents the vehicle from being started when in any gear other than park or neutral. I would check out this switch. Good luck.
#4245 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [shipo] by otis9 Oct 04, 2006 (3:29 am)
Replying to: shipo (Oct 03, 2006 5:30 am) Yep! I didn't get into the long list of other problems. Back of the drivers seat ready to break off, rusted brake lines, oil leaks that can't be stopped & The professionals can't get it to pass smog for the last 4 yrs!
#4246 of 4276 Re: Vehicle theft alarm light [penway] by millstad Oct 07, 2006 (7:08 am)
Replying to: penway (Nov 18, 2005 1:58 pm) I have the same problem with my 2003 Dodge Grand caravan. I didn't have the alarm system equipped but it has come on and stayed on. No other engine performance problems. Did you get it resolved?
#4247 of 4276 What do I get to make my copied DVD's play in my 2004 Caravan. by rayjfer Oct 07, 2006 (7:25 am)
I have a 2004 Grand Caravan (anniversary edition). It has the 6 cd\dvd changer (factory installed) I have tried different formats of dvd disks( +/-) and different burning programs but the player will not recognizes these copies and play them. Is there any help out there. Thank you.
#4248 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [otis9] by dan77 Oct 08, 2006 (10:33 am)
Replying to: otis9 (Oct 03, 2006 5:16 am) I have the same problem at my 98 Plymouth Voyager. The worst thing is that I bought it two days ago,when was working fine,and the used car dealer will not take it back. So far I towed the van to two different shops,nobody knows what is wrong... Any ideas ?? Replies to this message: otis9 (Oct 08, 2006 6:16 pm) otis9 (Oct 22, 2006 3:42 am)
#4249 of 4276 Re: Dead 91 Voyager [dan77] by otis9 Oct 08, 2006 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: dan77 (Oct 08, 2006 10:33 am) I haven't found the problem yet. I talked to a guy at my local auto parts store that said he had one with the same problem.   He suggested it might be a burnt or corroded wire from the battery to the starter. He said to check or bypass the 2 wires & it should solve the problem.   I ran out of daylight when trying to work on mine.   Hope this gives you a clue (and me too!).   Too bad we can't buy hunting permits for used car salesmen like we can deer!   Please let me know if you learn any thing.
#4250 of 4276 2001 weird electrical problem by mfahey1 Oct 09, 2006 (3:02 pm)
The emergency brake, ABS and traction control off lights came on while the radio, wipers and HVAC were off at the same time. As I turned the van off, the radio came back on and everything started working. This also happened today first thing but not since. Since I'm presently in the backwoods in Maine getting ready to travel 1100 miles back to Illinois next week, I'm not near any wiring diagrams that I could check for a common link. I'm leaning towards the ignition switch or perhaps a master relay of some sort but I wondered if anyone had any insight into this.

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