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358 messages,  Last post on Apr 03, 2013 at 5:05 PM

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#349 of 358 2000 dodge caravan by dale51

Feb 06, 2012 (3:08 pm)

does anyone know if i can split the fuse box on a 2000 dodge caravan engine fuse box, the metal flange that the positive and negative cables are connected to are loose but i cant tighten the bolts (if any) on the connection unless i can separate the box,,,, any one have any ideas a new one cost 400+ ouch>

#350 of 358 Re: 2000 Plymouth Voyager Speedometer stopped, check engine light on & reve [mamasan] by buyusout

Aug 19, 2012 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: mamasan (Mar 10, 2008 7:51 am)
Hi:
Happened to us - change the speed sensor

#351 of 358 Re: Dashboard Gauges [curiousjoe] by ikagram

Sep 10, 2012 (7:29 pm)

Replying to: curiousjoe (Oct 04, 2008 2:59 pm)
I just had the exact same thing happen to me today. I just pounded the dash cover really hard and everything came back on. Smacked the dash above the ABS and it went out. The engine service soon light wouldn't work.
Not very scientific or mechanical but the price was right

#352 of 358 Re: Dashboard Gauges [ikagram] by johnbeck

Sep 10, 2012 (10:31 pm)

Replying to: ikagram (Sep 10, 2012 7:29 pm)
Thumping the dash will begin to lose effectiveness. Depending on temperature, vibration and even humidity, the problem will progressively get worse and the symptoms will start to vary... Do NOT trust 'any' major shop to attempt a fix, they'll try replacing everything from the onboard computer to the kitchen sink w/out success! The only solid fix is to remove the speedo cluster, strip it down and resolder the fractured solder joints on the socket which connects to the harness which you have to remove in order to get the cluster out. The entire repair process takes a competent novice about 2 hours to complete. I have pictures of the process but have no idea on how to post them to this site......

#353 of 358 electrical issue? by ladybug31

Oct 10, 2012 (2:21 pm)

I bought a 1997 Grand Voyager with 133,000 miles on it last week. Everything has been fine until today. Get in the van to go pick up grandson from school and the a/c fan won't blow! I live in Texas so it's hot!! So I think, "well I'll just have to roll the windows down until we can look at that". The electric windows won't operate! Tried turning the van off and restarting it twice, to no avail. BTW - the radio wasn't working at this time either. Twenty minutes later I make it to the school thinking I'm gonna die of heat stroke. When I turn off the van I can hear the a/c fan blow for a split second. Start the van back up and everything is working properly. Obviously this is some type of electrical issue, but where do I start to try to figure out what's wrong?

#354 of 358 Re: electrical issue? [ladybug31] by pmary

Oct 10, 2012 (8:10 pm)

Replying to: ladybug31 (Oct 10, 2012 2:21 pm)
On my 2001 Caravan with the same symptoms I replaced the PCM ( Power Control Module) to correct the problem. I believe on the 97 model it is called the ECM (Electronic Control Module) mounted in the engine compartment on the fire wall or on top of the D/S wheel house. You mite luck in for a used one at a local auto wrecker for $ 20. Good Luck.

#355 of 358 Re: 96 gc electrical problems [pmary] by cwikster

Oct 30, 2012 (3:07 pm)

Replying to: pmary (Mar 26, 2010 5:55 pm)
I tried cleaning the blue plug because there was green corrosion visible on the wires. Have had the power lock problem, would pull the IOD fuse, worked great for a while until I had to start pulling the fuse daily. The instrument panel has freaked out a few times, but started working again right away. Most recently the car wouldn't start or charge, which forced my hand into looking for a problem. I took the wires out of the connector, cleaned them up as best I could with scotch brite and sandpaper and a couple of tiny screwdrivers. I applied conductive grease (hope this doesn't cause me more problems), wiped down the wires and put them back in the connector. My car was able to take a jump, and started up fine. The instrument panel freaked out once, but that has been the only problem since. So thanks for the advice on cleaning the connector. Only thing now is I've seen you talk about replacing the IPM and the PCM, and seen others talk about touching up the soder on the speedometer cluster, and I'm wondering if I should get out now before my van gets possessed. Guess I'll have to keep an eye on it.

#356 of 358 Re: Voyager '91 Wipers Intermittent Not Working [agean] by ernied1

Dec 23, 2012 (10:08 am)

Replying to: agean (Aug 24, 2008 2:40 pm)
the wiper switch on my 1996 grand voyager has quit working. The wipers will work when I push in the switch to activate the wash fluid. I have checked the wiper motor fuse and it looks OK. What can I look at for this problem?

#357 of 358 plymouth voyager/ dodge grand caravan 97 questions by forfunalaska

Apr 03, 2013 (1:42 pm)

I just bought this van, it has 188 k mi on it, drives and feels good but it's registration says it is a plymouth voyager while the vehicle has dodge caravan all over it. Carfax identifies it as a voyager also. Whats the deal here?
 
Also, When I bought the vehicle a couple days ago, the dash guages worked but now none of them do. The lights, wipers, dash lights, radio and all still work. I checked the fuses under the dash and they are all working and functional. Any ideas or suggestions? Sort of frustrating. ">link title

#358 of 358 Re: plymouth voyager/ dodge grand caravan 97 questions [forfunalaska] by johnbeck

Apr 03, 2013 (5:05 pm)

Replying to: forfunalaska (Apr 03, 2013 1:42 pm)
Check this site for other posts on 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems & you should find previous answers to this problem and other related intermittent dashboard electrical problems. Its caused by fractured solder joints on the connector spikes which the wiring harness plugs onto which is mounted under the dash board display cluster.
Pictures on disassembly/repair procedure:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/landar/show/with/3474557830.

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