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Re: TSB# 18-031-07 [gbanker_33] by bigtsr
Jun 30, 2008 (3:58 pm)
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Replying to: gbanker_33 (Jun 30, 2008 7:04 am)

If your are still within your warranty coverage TSBs are to performed
free of charge.
I had 18-031-07 done on mine over a yr ago and it made a noticeable
difference.
There is a procedure you can do yourself that may help and this is
a proven method tested by many Caliber owners.
1-Turn the ignition to RUN but DO NOT start.
2-Depress the gas pedal to the floor SLOWLY while counting to 15.
3-Release the gas SLOWLY again counting to 15.
4-Turn ignition to OFF and remove key.
5-Restart and take a test drive.
This procedure recalibrates the linarity of the fly by wire accelerator.
You can do this as often as you feel needed.
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Re: TSB# 18-031-07 [bigtsr] by caliberchic
Jul 03, 2008 (6:19 am)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 30, 2008 3:58 pm)

That is very helpful and would make a great guide if you have time to post it! Find the link to Guides at the top of the page!
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Re: TSB# 18-031-07 [bigtsr] by gbanker_33
Jul 04, 2008 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 30, 2008 3:58 pm)

Thank Man I'll give it a try.
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Front spring isolators by mike299
Jul 06, 2008 (5:09 am)
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Hi this is my first posting,
Has anyone ever had this happen. My front coil spring isolator came apart on me while driving down the highway and after that happened my steering would make an awful grinding noise. I have had it repaired under warranty but just thought it odd that that would happen. I drive an 08 caliber s/e .
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Re: Front spring isolators [mike299] by bigtsr
Jul 06, 2008 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: mike299 (Jul 06, 2008 5:09 am)

Sorry to hear of your suspension problem.
I have frequented a number of Caliber forums for over
2 yrs now and this is the 2nd post (doesn't mean there
aren't others) I have seen about that problem.
The other post was a '07 Caliber mfg'd in early '06.
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Re: 07 vs 08 [specked] by mike299
Jul 13, 2008 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: specked (Mar 03, 2008 9:49 am)

I had an 07 caliber with the 2.0 litre with the cvt. I had an accident with it and wroite if off. I did end up buying an 08 se with the 1.8 5spd . I am much happier with my 08 with the standard trans. The gas milage is so much better than with the cvt. And with the standard trans the 1.8 seems just as peppy or peppier in some cases. I have seen know differences except the amber turn signals are gone on the back and the interior in the 08 is a darker colour .
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The Dodge Caliber isnt a wagon by thecarbuff
Jul 30, 2008 (7:52 pm)
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This is a great car,it has great gas milage and great looks but it isnt a wagon, thats saying the 4dr VW Golf is a wagon, there compacts have you seen a wagon, like take one of my favorite wagons for example, the Magnum, its a lot longer and alot more spacious
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Getting out of PARK by moparfancanada
Aug 25, 2008 (9:28 am)
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Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, does anyone know of a successful resolution?
 
2007 Caliber, R/T model, auto. transmission. 30,500 kms as of today.
 
In Oct 2007, I could not get it out of park no matter how much pressure I put on the brakes. I had to pop open the small access hole on the right of the tranny box and was able to manually get it out of park. Drove straight to the dealer and they replaced a relay switch that was defective. Ok fine!
 
July 2008, same thing. Drove to the dealer and left it there. They replaced this switch again, but said I had no brake lights. Later that day, surprise!, I had brake light. So I picked up the car - all is well.
 
Today, Aug 25th, same thing. Manually popped it out of park and straight to the dealer. This time I told him that there is no point in replacing a faulty part, with another faulty part ! Makes sense don't it? Service manager and mechanic mulled over my car, himmed and hawed a bit, then told me that they suspect it is a cellunoid switch in the shifter. Of course they don't have the part and it will be ordered in from Montreal and arrive early am.
 
Long story short ..... Any one else have this exact issue and have had a successful conclusion to the problem?
 
Thanks all.
Roger in Ottawa.
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Re: Getting out of PARK [moparfancanada] by bigtsr
Aug 25, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: moparfancanada (Aug 25, 2008 9:28 am)

A poster on another forum had a similar recurring problem and they finally
chased it down to the wiring on the switch that actuates the park lock
solenoid-it was rubbing and had frayed.
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UPDATE on my 2008 AWD Caliber: by 77mac77
Oct 20, 2008 (2:58 am)
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I guess you gotta type these things QUICK. Been cut-off TWICE: My GERMAN's
horrible, so don't understand WHY:::> Anyway, got 19,000 miles on the car, now,
routinely driven at speeds between 80 and 125MPH. Interestingly enough, didn't
IMAGINE you could actually put the CRUISE-CONTROL on at over 100MPH-- but
you can. By the way, in Germany, in most places, there ISN'T a speed-limit, but
if you CAN'T maintain at least 85MPH, it's just SAFER to stay on the backroads.
I was passed one day by a collector's old VW-Beetle German Police Car (which,
originally, really DID have a Porche engine). It's NEAT to actually be able to speed
on down the road-- to and from work-- and TRY and keep up with a LOTUS. I've had
no problems with my car, other than having the ABS replaced. I had the snow-tires--
and the crappy rims put on the car till the spring thaw-- and my Chrome-clad
ones can resurface. Absolutely no problems-- well-- I guess I'll be honest and say
at MY height, I've replaced MOST of the wiperblades some a couple inches longer--
so I can see out the windows... and I keep the rearseats DOWN all the time... for
the SAME reason.

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