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#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.
#4251 of 4276 Brake Drum Removal 02 GC by stanm1 Oct 10, 2006 (6:32 am)
So, I want to remove the drums from my 2002 Grand Caravan. Normally to accomplish this, one pulls the little oval plug and rotate the starwheel to loosen them off. The problem is that behind the plug on my 2002 GC all you see is the parking brake cable!   Anyone have any ideas as to how to loosen the shoes off so I can remove the drum? Or how to get the parking brake cable out of the way so I can access the starwheel (assuming it has one?) Replies to this message: unknown (Oct 10, 2006 7:45 am) 97xpresso (Oct 11, 2006 2:32 am) vcheng (Oct 11, 2006 5:05 am)
#4252 of 4276 Re: Brake Drum Removal 02 GC [stanm1] by Oct 10, 2006 (7:45 am)
Replying to: stanm1 (Oct 10, 2006 6:32 am) Did you note that there are two threaded holes on the front side of the brake drum? Put an appropriate sized bolt in each of these holes and they will serve as a puller to remove the drum. Just tighten the bolts and the drum will come off.
#4253 of 4276 Re: Brake Drum Removal 02 GC [stanm1] by 97xpresso Oct 11, 2006 (2:32 am)
Replying to: stanm1 (Oct 10, 2006 6:32 am) The star wheel is there, behind - slightly below the cable you see. That being said, I doubt the brake shoes are preventing drum removal. Use the 2 bolt method previous poster mentioned, when bolts are tightened, the drum will push off the hub.
#4254 of 4276 Re: Brake Drum Removal 02 GC [stanm1] by vcheng Oct 11, 2006 (5:05 am)
Replying to: stanm1 (Oct 10, 2006 6:32 am) The first step is to loosen the hand brake cable by using a pair of locking pliers on the divider bracket. This is on the driver's side, about halfway down. Here the cable from the pedal insiude the cabin is attached to a bracket that then pulls on two cables, one to each wheel. You have to pull on the single cable, and apply locking pliers so that there is slack in the two cables going to the wheels. Then the star wheel assembly will be reachable since the part of the cable inside each drum loosens enough to move away from the line of sight.
#4255 of 4276 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Loses all Power While Driving by hadley1322 Oct 12, 2006 (5:41 pm)
I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with 146,000 miles. Today I was driving at about 35 mph and the car lost all power. The gas peddle, and steering wheel were locked like if the ignition was off. I pulled over,turned the key off then on, and the car was fine. A couple of days ago the auto door locks would not unlock. Could these two things be related? Anyone know why it lost all power while I was driving? I like to have some idea before taking it in.
#4256 of 4276 Engine Insulation - can it be patched or replaced by jazzyroo Oct 13, 2006 (10:03 am)
I have a problem. I just moved overseas and had my vehicle shipped here. Unfortunately a weasel like animal sometime along the journey, climbed into the engine compartment and tore part of the insulation away from the wall that seperates the passenger compartment from the engine. I found out when it started smoking the first time I drove it - needless to say I was terrified thinking the car was going to start on fire. Now I am afraid to drive it even though I have pulled all the loose pieces out of the engine area and cleaned it all off - can I replace this stuff or is there something that I can use to secure what is remaining so it won't fall onto the engine block starting the smoking or a fire all over again. I honestly don't know if this stuff will start on fire but I am too afraid to take the risk - this is my only vehicle at this time and I really could use some help since I am going to have to take it to a German Chrysler dealership for any type of repair. I don't want to get taken advantage of, nor do I want to burn up in a ball of flame on the road. Help please??

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