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#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.

#267 of 652 clock spring replaced, no wipers? by kerckhof

Sep 17, 2008 (3:54 pm)

Replaceing clock spring in dodge caravan invlove pulling wiring harness thro steering column and right by wiper switch, or can it be replaced some other way with out pulling wires.

#268 of 652 Re: No guages [dodgenightmare] by nickthepick

Sep 23, 2008 (9:50 am)

Replying to: dodgenightmare (Aug 21, 2008 6:19 pm)
my 97 T&C lx - does the same thing... gauges go out & power door locks go out airbag lights but "clears" like normal but brake stays on. Some minutes later the "take me to the repair shop $$" light comes on. The problem can last a few days or a few minutes. All of a sudden everything begins working. The "repair light" will stay on for maybe a day and then it goes out. Think that's the circuit problem too. Is it ieasy to find and to get to or do you have to un install it?

#269 of 652 Re: electrical problem 02 T&C [raybroder] by rlcralopez

Sep 27, 2008 (7:22 am)

Replying to: raybroder (Nov 14, 2006 6:53 pm)
sorry did you ever get this fixed it cost me about 2000.00 to get it fixed and 2 trips to the dealer

#270 of 652 Battery Drain--Trans Control Relay Is Always On by hrvklein

Sep 28, 2008 (5:27 pm)

I have a 1999 Chrysler T&C Limited with a 3.8L engine. For the past couple of weeks the battery has been draining quicker than it should. I have found that the Transmission Control Relay is energized even when the ignition key is off. With the key off, when I pull out the fuse for the Transmission Control Module the battery drain goes down to normal and when I re-insert the fuse the Transmission Control Relay clicks on and the battery drain increases. What would cause the Transmission Control Relay to be energized when the ignition key is off?
 
Thanks!

#271 of 652 Re: 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXI wont start [maxima8] by kawliga1

Oct 01, 2008 (8:52 am)

Replying to: maxima8 (Sep 01, 2008 11:50 am)
I've had the same problem with my '99 t&C LXi. I thought there was something that was draining my battery over a period of time. Turns out it was a defective starter. Had it replaced and solved the problem.

#272 of 652 1999 T&C electrical issues by thewyatts11604

Oct 13, 2008 (10:42 am)

We have a 1999 T&C. We just had the transmission rebuilt and the next day the van would "choke" when we would start to drive after being at a redlight, etc. Took it back to the service place today and he checked the fuel pressure..no problems. Ran some tests & went to get a temp sensor and when he came back, the parking lites were flashing on/off and the batter was almost dead. He's charging battery to run test on electrical system. Also, we bought the van used 3 years ago and ever since we bought it, the AC control panel lites flash on/off for about 15 minutes then go off. It does this every time we start the car. Any ideas on what the problem could be?

#273 of 652 Re: Another power lock issue [robert1955] by dodge05

Oct 13, 2008 (11:41 am)

Replying to: robert1955 (Aug 04, 2008 12:06 pm)
I am having the exact same problem. When my husband removes the fuse and puts it back in it works for a few hours. Then it goes back to the same problem. He replaced the fuse and it did the same thing. Just wondering if you found out what it was. I would love to save a trip to the dealership.
Thanks

#274 of 652 Re: T&C electrical problems [maxima8] by mommaofthree07

Oct 13, 2008 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: maxima8 (Aug 28, 2008 6:40 pm)
We were having the same issue with out 99 T&C. I have found that if I try to start it and it doesn't start don't try it again because 3 strikes and your out. If I start it and it dies I take my fist and hit the top of the dash above the steering wheel and then try to start it and it starts up just fine. I know that sounds weird it did it just Saturday and my husband calls me the FONZ. Its worth a shot. If I can get what I mean on video I will but it may be a while because you never know when its going to be testy.
 
Oh to the previous poster above my post the removal of the fuses worked for a while for us and then didn't anymore. If it doesn't start right up just give it a good whack on the top of the dash above the instrument panel and then try to start it.

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