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#1783 of 1833 Re: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan-catalytic converter? [anotherday2006] by mako511 Jun 26, 2009 (9:49 am)
Replying to: anotherday2006 (Jun 02, 2008 8:38 am) Did you resolve your problem? I have the same exact symptoms... it's like there's a rev limiter at 3500rpm whether its reve'd up with no load in park or driven with load in any gear (auto trans). The same code you got also came up (P0016) but I want to know the actual problem since you've already replaced those and got no joy. Any info greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: leadfoot69 (Jun 26, 2009 1:06 pm) crtharp (Jun 29, 2009 7:54 am)
#1784 of 1833 Re: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan-catalytic converter? [mako511] by leadfoot69 Jun 26, 2009 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: mako511 (Jun 26, 2009 9:49 am) P0016 Dodge Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A
#1785 of 1833 Re: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan-catalytic converter? [mako511] by crtharp Jun 29, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: mako511 (Jun 26, 2009 9:49 am) the P016 error with missing above 3500 rpm is the crankshaft flex plate (flywheel) that is cracked and the crankshaft position sensor is back there getting information from the flex plate. My leasing company had the dealer replace the cam and crank position sensors first with no fix. Pulling the transmission and replacing the flex plate (flywheel) fixed the problem.
#1786 of 1833 25-30 mph jerking computer learn fixed problem by cr119 Jun 30, 2009 (9:22 am)
Ok so I was getting the hard jerk when my 03 Dodge Grand Caravan was decelerating at about 25-30 mph. I first had the codes checked for free at auto zone there were none. Then I disconnected the battery overnight that did not work. I then took it to my local Dodge dealership (that was a mistake) the service advisor told me that it would take the tech at least 2 hrs to look it over at $80 an hour. I told him I would only authorize 1 hr. When they were done three days later he told me I needed a new front oil pump. Now I had already told him about the service bulliten someone recommened online stating that all that was needed was a computer relearn, he then told me they were wrong and it was going to cost me $900 to replace. I then called a local transmission shop the first thing they said was it needed a computer relearn and it would cost $60. And to my surprise it did fix the jerking problem!
#1787 of 1833 1996 Chrysler town and country by belongamick Jul 03, 2009 (8:37 am)
While driving the van in D position the transmission is very erratic it almost feels like the engine missing very bad, after a few seconds the transmission will shift into 2nd gear and stay there. If i select the 3 position next to the D it runs fine shifts through all three gears up and down just fine.Does anyone have an idea what could be causing this? i took it to autozone and had it scanned, no codes came up.Have no way to check transmisson codes. Thanks for any info.
#1788 of 1833 whine in 96 Voyager by hixb Jul 05, 2009 (5:44 pm)
96 Voyager has the small 4 cyl w/the 3 speed auto. 114,000 miles. Has always had some hum under the hood. But after 14 months of driving the whining has gotten so loud we parked it. I changed engine oil to a higher weight; no help but found no metal. Pretty sure it isn't the alternator ior the air compressor. It whine low while at idle but increases as you drive or rev up the engine. Afraid with all I have read the problem is the transmission. Will changing the trans oil/filter help? Any suggestions or advise? Thanks all. hixb Replies to this message: chessor (Jul 06, 2009 6:20 am)
#1789 of 1833 Re: whine in 96 Voyager [hixb] by chessor Jul 06, 2009 (6:20 am)
Replying to: hixb (Jul 05, 2009 5:44 pm) Might be power sterring pump,also could be tension bearing on serpentin belt.
#1790 of 1833 Re: trtansmission die [gvinci] by vincestlucie Jul 08, 2009 (8:51 am)
Replying to: gvinci (May 18, 2009 9:05 am) was a problem found and diagnosed?
#1791 of 1833 2008 grand caravan unable to shift, shift lever locked by williston Jul 15, 2009 (6:26 am)
I am unable to shift the lever from park into any other position on my 2008 Dodge grand caravan. The opd (?) warning light comes on and stays until the car is started, then goes out.   Any Ideas?   williston Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 15, 2009 7:35 am) LASHAWN (Aug 06, 2009 6:12 am)
#1792 of 1833 Re: 2008 grand caravan unable to shift, shift lever locked [williston] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 15, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: williston (Jul 15, 2009 6:26 am) Could be the brake interlock switch. Check to see if you have brake lights. If not, then definitely that. Also there is usually, on all cars, a slot (sometimes covered with a plastic cap) near the gearshift lever that allows you to insert a screwdriver to release the lever in an emergency.

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