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Caravan/Voyager Starting and Stalling Problems

172 messages,  Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 5:57 PM

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'98 PLymouth Voyager - Steering Wheel Lock by parnc
Oct 26, 2008 (12:06 pm)
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Please help! Followed the instructions on the manual for what to do when the steering wheel is locked. The steering wheel will not move at all when the ignition key is inserted - the key won't even turn, it's as if it's locked. Tried changing the tilt steering column but still not luck. Replaced new batteries 2-months ago. I can turn my headlights on and the interior lights too when the ignition key is in.
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2000 Grand Voyager dies when put into drive by gracigal
Oct 27, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Hi everyone, have a problem that I hope someone can help with. I have a 2000 Grand Voyager with 109k. When putting the van into drive it dies. It starts right back up, no hesitation or engine issues. When you put it into reverse it backs up just fine, but every time you put it into drive it dies. At one point I was able to limp forward about two blocks. Since it happened late at night, and of course away from home I had no choice but to have it towed home. Transmission was rebuilt 72K and I had the transmission fluid changed at 100k. Any info will be appreciated.
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Van starts hard when cold. by bulltaurus
Nov 10, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Hello all, I am new to the forum and I hope I can recieve some valuable info from this site. I have a 2000 Grand Caravan Sport. It has the 3.3L V-6. For aprox. the last month or so it has been having cold start issues. It cranks over for at least 3-5 seconds before it will fire up. When it does fire up it seems to run fine. After the engine is warm it will fire up every time right away. I've had the fuel pump pressure checked, changed the spark plugs and had the coil pack checked out for proper spark. Still having problems. Does anybody have a clue what it could be? Your help possibly may save a marriage. (lol) Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Van starts hard when cold. [bulltaurus] by xwesx
Nov 11, 2008 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: bulltaurus (Nov 10, 2008 8:44 am)

Do you wait for a couple seconds after turning the key to the "on" position? That will give the van time for the fuel system to fully pressurize. My '98 DGC will take a few cranks to start when very cold, especially if I fail to plug in the engine block/oil pan/transmission heaters for a couple hours prior, if I do not let the fuel system prime.
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Re: Van starts hard when cold. [xwesx] by bulltaurus
Nov 12, 2008 (4:15 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 11, 2008 11:12 am)

Thanks for replying . Yes, I do wait to start after turning the key to the on position. I started waiting to start when it began to turn over longer than I thought it should.
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1996 plymouth voyager keeps stalling! by skylar32
Dec 03, 2008 (7:52 pm)
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my husband has put a new computer, crank shaft/ cam sensor ,new coil pack , plugschanged feul filter feul pump every time he does something it runs fine for about three days then it starts stalling again ,anyone got any more ideas to make this car stay running! any info : would be helpful
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Re: 1996 plymouth voyager keeps stalling! [skylar32] by upnrunnin
Dec 13, 2008 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: skylar32 (Dec 03, 2008 7:52 pm)

The cam / crank and certain other sensors share common wires. The easiest and quickest fix I have found is pull off the connector at the bottom front center of the engine. Clean it and seal it with electrical connector lube (<$1.00 at auto zone). Also, clean and seal the coil connector and the cam sensor connector. Think of this as a moisture problem. I have replaced all these parts - some multiple times. The problem is in the connectors, not the parts.
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satrting problems by fredinfred
Dec 26, 2008 (5:37 pm)
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2002 dodge caravan, Cant turn the key, tried the steering , no luck, odometer lights come on but the gear P/N/R doesn't show, battery was found ok by mechanic five days back around 410 cca. please help
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Re: starting trouble [marytmanning] by gv10281959
Feb 01, 2009 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: marytmanning (Oct 15, 2007 2:28 pm)

Hi: I had a similar problem my van would run fine, then when I shut it off and tried to start it again it would turn over and run for just a few seconds and then shut off. After trying to start five times it would no longer turn over at all.None of the dealerships could figure it out. My local mechanic thought it was the starter, I had that replaced and still had same problem. Here's the good news after months of trouble I had the ignition switch replaced and that was the end of problem. I hope this info. helps.
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Re: intermittent starting &/or ignition shut off [bbdoll62] by gv10281959
Feb 02, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: bbdoll62 (Sep 03, 2008 5:55 am)

Hi, I had the same problem with not starting it wasn't the instrument cluster, it was the ignition switch. parts and labor cost 129.00 and haven't had a problem since and that was about 8,000 miles ago.

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