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#140 of 289 Re: 98 Dodge Instrument Panel [jclmjl] by tel1 Oct 27, 2007 (8:23 am)
Replying to: jclmjl (Oct 27, 2007 6:33 am) Since I left question about my 1998 Chrysler Voyager I have had the RAC (A UK motoring recovery organisation that I belong to)check it out with their scanner and was told that it had to go to a Chrysler dealer. I had the vehicle taken to the dealers on the back of a flat bed lorry and waited to hear that they had cured it. Unfortunately three days later they told me that they had traced faults in the "serial link" and "PCM" status failure. They offered to change the "PCM" for £1000.00+ (about $2000.00) but could not guarantee that this would cure the problem and further investigation may be needed Needless to say that the vehicle is now back home without a cure. I'm sorry to waffle on about my woes but no I haven't had any further ideas.
#141 of 289 Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? by ophere Nov 02, 2007 (8:52 am)
Anyone had a problems with the driver's side window on a Dodge Grand Caravan (2002)? I am handy, but would welcome others' imput and suggestions. Thanks Mike PS Sorry if this is off topic.. but I cannot find POST NEW on here ANYWHERE! Replies to this message: tedebear (Nov 02, 2007 6:10 pm) sja (Dec 08, 2007 11:20 am) shipo (Dec 08, 2007 1:29 pm) and 1 more... tedebear (Dec 08, 2007 9:35 pm)
#142 of 289 Re: Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? [ophere] by tedebear Nov 02, 2007 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: ophere (Nov 02, 2007 8:52 am) Is it not going up or down at certain times? I have a 1999 Dodge vehicle (not a minivan) with a similar problem. I was told that the section of wire harness between the door and body can fail due to repeated flex from opening and closing the door.   You can test this when it is acting up by holding the switch down with the door open and wiggling the wire harness and see if the window starts working. It did in my case, although I haven't fixed the defective wiring yet. Replies to this message: sja (Dec 08, 2007 11:20 am) shipo (Dec 08, 2007 1:29 pm) sja (Dec 23, 2007 10:51 am) tedebear (Dec 08, 2007 9:35 pm)
#143 of 289 cluster problems for voyager 98 by hockeydad6 Dec 04, 2007 (11:31 am)
I have a problem with my cluster not working in my 1998 voyager. I use to bang the dash to get it to work but that has stopped all together. I have replaced the cluster, I have replaced the ignition b/c when you turn the key a certain way, you see a jump in the gauges and the odometer comes on but turns off after 10 seconds. The cluster does have power and the lights work. The airbag light is on and the horn does not work, do not know if that has anything to do with it. Does anybody have any ideas? Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 04, 2007 3:01 pm)
#144 of 289 Re: cluster problems for voyager 98 [hockeydad6] by shipo Dec 04, 2007 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: hockeydad6 (Dec 04, 2007 11:31 am) This seems to be a fairly common problem, and usually a few cents of solder will fix it. I don't have the details as our 1998 hasn't had the problem yet, but if you google it, you'll probably be able to come up with them.   Best Regards, Shipo
#145 of 289 Re: Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? [tedebear] by sja Dec 08, 2007 (11:20 am)
Replying to: tedebear (Nov 02, 2007 6:10 pm) Over the past year or two, we've had the same problem. I kept putting it off cause I don't drive our 99 Grand Caravan too much. This past month I had to get an exhaust system put on. It was a cold and rainy day and after I put the money in the toll basket, the window wouldn't go back up...   I ripped apart the drivers side door and couldn't narrow it down to anything. Called the local NAPA store and they had replacement motors in stock for $57.00. So, I gave it a shot and replaced the window motor. It's been working ok since.   Now, if only I can get the instrument panel lights and gages to stay on....   This will be the last Chrysler product owned by us. Way too many problems with this vehicle since new in 99. Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 08, 2007 1:29 pm) sja (Dec 23, 2007 10:51 am) tedebear (Dec 08, 2007 9:35 pm)
#146 of 289 Re: Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? [sja] by shipo Dec 08, 2007 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: sja (Dec 08, 2007 11:20 am) Yup, I just had to put a new window regulator (lift mechanism and motor) in our 1998 this week. My question is, "So?" my car is nearly ten years old and yours is nearly nine, and things wear out, regardless of brand, model or age.   Regarding your instrument panel problem, the U.S. Government mandated the reduction/elimination of lead in solder some time back, and every manufacturer from children's toys to high end muli-bazillion dollar satellites have been suffering from the formula change in solder. In the case of your instrument panel problem on your 1999 DGC, it is a fairly common failure and a very easy and cheap fix to resolder the failed connection.   Tell you what, if you lose your attitude and give us a list of troubles that you've been having, we might be able to help you find solutions. FWIW, many of us believe (me included) that the Gen 3 vans are a very robust design good for many hundreds of thousands of miles with just normal maintenance and minimal cost repairs. Treat them well and they'll give you a long service life.   FWIW, our 1998 DGC Sport has over 150,000 miles on it and it has been (in my opinion) the model of reliability.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: sja (Dec 23, 2007 10:51 am)
#147 of 289 Re: Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? [sja] by tedebear Dec 08, 2007 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: sja (Dec 08, 2007 11:20 am) Over the past year or two, we've had the same problem. I kept putting it off cause I don't drive our 99 Grand Caravan too much. This past month I had to get an exhaust system put on. It was a cold and rainy day and after I put the money in the toll basket, the window wouldn't go back up...   For what it's worth, the driver's side power window on my '99 Viper works intermittently. After a bit of online research I was informed that it is probably a bad wire in the wiring harness between the door and body. Lots of flex there with the door opening and closing.   It hasn't annoyed me enough to fix it yet but if I wiggle the wires in that area when it acts up the window switch works again. You might check that area in your '99 GC if the problem returns.
#148 of 289 electrical nightmare by bawest Dec 10, 2007 (4:39 pm)
our 2002 chrysler voyager van had 2 bulbs out in the dash for backlighting the temp gauge, and the fuel gauge. I replaced the bulbs and all was fine. Then out of nowhere, after a week or so, I lost all the dash lights as well as the backlighting on the A/C control panel. I have checked the fuses and they are all good, unless there is a fuse panel other than the one I checked. The only one I can find is the one under the hood. This is frustrating. This vehicle is gradually turning into a lemon. Any ideas? Thanks, JB
#149 of 289 Re: Window (drivers) sparatic failure...MOTOR? Switch? [shipo] by sja Dec 23, 2007 (10:51 am)
Replying to: shipo (Dec 08, 2007 1:29 pm) Thanks for the advice. I just ripped apart the instrument cluster and it all looks brand new, no obvious solder problems. I stopped by a couple of Dodge dealers to see if they've seen this problem; never heard of it was their reply.   Sounds to me like you got one of the better vehicles. No attitude here, it's just when things add up to big bucks for stupid stuff. The spare tire holder, of all things, had to be unbolted and completely disassembled to use it to change a flat. I have had just too many problems with this vehicle to give it any praise.   All gages are currently flat line, however the lights still work. In addition, the ABS and Service Engine Soon Light remains on. The rear windshield wiper is inoperative also. All fuses are good, inside and out under the hood.   Next trip is to the garage, or a Ford dealer to trade it in, broke.

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