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#257 of 652 new at this and mad at my van by forbiddencreat

Aug 27, 2008 (12:56 am)

ok sorry like i said this is a new thing for me .. but im trying to look for answers. i own a 2005 dodge caravan its got about 96,000 miles on it. and ive had nothing but problems with it.. and it only seems to happen when its raining. but the out come stays. my locks went out on me. my driver side window dont work. i think there electrical problems. my radio goes out. my ac / heater went out just this weekend with all the rain. ive had problems with my head lights. i buy a new one and it goes out in a week. all my dash lights keep going out on me.
does anyone one have a clue to why all this is happening and how i can fix the problems. with out having to trade it in or sell it.

#258 of 652 Re: new at this and mad at my van [forbiddencreat] by basline11

Aug 27, 2008 (4:12 am)

Replying to: forbiddencreat (Aug 27, 2008 12:56 am)
I haven't had all of the things go wrong that you have had but I have found that when my lights started acting up (not coming on all the time) and the occasion when my locks stoped working, I unhooked the battery for an hour or so. So far after 6 months, things seem to be normal. It could be a more serious issue for you but I do suggest you try the battery method first.

#259 of 652 Re: new at this and mad at my van [basline11] by forbiddencreat

Aug 27, 2008 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: basline11 (Aug 27, 2008 4:12 am)
ive tried this many of times even had my computer reset and new software added to the computer.

#260 of 652 Re: T&C electrical problems [robingates] by maxima8

Aug 28, 2008 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: robingates (Sep 07, 2006 2:37 pm)
I have been having the same problem with my 98 T&C It will start and die three times and then not star at all. until next morning

#261 of 652 Re: 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXI wont start [dvd4] by mcdocs

Sep 01, 2008 (8:33 am)

Replying to: dvd4 (May 10, 2007 6:50 pm)
Hi. I hope by now you have solved this. For others with this problem, however, have your fuel pump wiring checked. A rodent had chewed through mine (1997 T&C), resulting in continuous successful engine cranking without ignition, because the engine was not getting fuel. Repair of the wiring took care of it. Do not let the mechanic charge you for an expensive fuel pump replacement until they have first checked out the wiring!
 
Let me know if this helps.
 
McDocs

#262 of 652 Re: 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXI wont start [gvieth] by mcdocs

Sep 01, 2008 (8:36 am)

Replying to: gvieth (Dec 31, 2007 7:13 pm)
Hi. I hope by now you have solved this. For others with this problem, however, have your fuel pump wiring checked. A rodent had chewed through mine (1997 T&C), resulting in continuous successful engine cranking without ignition, because the engine was not getting fuel. Repair of the wiring took care of it. Do not let the mechanic charge you for an expensive fuel pump replacement until they have first checked out the wiring!
 
Let me know if this helps.
 
McDocs

#263 of 652 Re: 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXI wont start [mcdocs] by maxima8

Sep 01, 2008 (9:17 am)

Replying to: mcdocs (Sep 01, 2008 8:33 am)
the problem is that my van would start one day and it would be fine for a couple days to a week. Then out of no where, the van doesn't start anymore until a couple days later. The mileage light on the dashboard doesn't turn on resulting that the car doesn't start.

#264 of 652 Re: 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXI wont start [maxima8] by maxima8

Sep 01, 2008 (11:50 am)

Replying to: maxima8 (Sep 01, 2008 9:17 am)
The problem is that my van would start one day and it would be fine for a couple days to a week, then out of no where, the van doesnt start anymore until next day, the mileage light on the dashboard doesnt turn on resulting that the car doest start

#265 of 652 Power Door Locks by papatxi

Sep 05, 2008 (12:49 pm)

I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The power door locks have been going nuts. They will unlock and lock when it wants too and it keeps going until it wants to stop. I mean we lock it at night and in the morning the doors are unlocked. I just tryed unhooking the battery. No Help. I also pulled the fuse someone said and no help. Has anyone else had this problem and was able to fix it please let me know.

#266 of 652 Re: Power Door Locks [papatxi] by jpf

Sep 06, 2008 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: papatxi (Sep 05, 2008 12:49 pm)
Sometimes a weak battery causes the electircal system to go haywire. Consider having a charging system check to make sure the alternator is charging the battery properly. If the battery is weak, then replace it. Good luck.

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