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#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.
#150 of 289 Brake light won't turn off by cusser1119 Dec 29, 2007 (5:43 pm)
When I shut off the engine, even with the headlights off, the brake lights remain lit. Is the problem with a switch, and if so, where is the switch located?   It's a Plymouth Voyager, of course, and made in '95. Replies to this message: tedebear (Dec 29, 2007 8:00 pm)
#151 of 289 Re: Brake light won't turn off [cusser1119] by tedebear Dec 29, 2007 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: cusser1119 (Dec 29, 2007 5:43 pm) Here's a link to a 94 - should be close to the same:   http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1g/bl986g.htm
#153 of 289 2003 Caravan lights flickering by stuart17 Dec 27, 2007 (9:26 pm)
I have noticed that the lights on my van are slightly flickering. What might be the cause of this? Replies to this message: heavydoe (Feb 26, 2008 10:31 am)
#154 of 289 93 Caravan - headlights will not turn off by wms6233 Jan 04, 2008 (6:39 pm)
When I woke up this morning the battery on my 93 Caravan (150,000 miles) was completely dead. As soon as I put jumper cable on the caravan, the headlights came on (not the dashboard lights). The car then started, but I could not turn the headlights off. When I turn the headlight switch on, the dashboard lights came on and the headlights stayed on. I had to get to work, turn the car off and watched the headlights drain the battery. Same thing this evening. The battery is 5 years old. Unless there is a simple solution, this might be the last straw for this car that has been a problem for me this past year, but an excellent reliable car for the over 14 years. Any simple suggestions? Could it be the battery? Replies to this message: tedebear (Jan 04, 2008 7:07 pm)

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