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Re: 1998 Grand Caravan doesn't start [harpman1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 15, 2009 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: harpman1 (May 14, 2009 12:32 pm)
Is anyone reading trouble codes or are we all just guessing at this point? If you have codes, post 'em.
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Re: 1998 Grand Caravan doesn't start [Mr_Shiftright]
by harpman1
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May 15, 2009 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 15, 2009 5:28 am)
My dash doesn't work and my OBD-II code reader detects no issues.
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Re: 1998 Grand Caravan doesn't start [harpman1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 15, 2009 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: harpman1 (May 15, 2009 10:01 am)
what about a professional scanning tool? They can often read things that a hand-held can't.
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Re: 1998 Grand Caravan doesn't start [Mr_Shiftright]
by harpman1
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May 15, 2009 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 15, 2009 11:39 am)
Does that mean I have to have it towed to a dealer?
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98 Caravan dunna no start!
by harpman1
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May 15, 2009 (1:50 pm)
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I replaced the bcm with one that has the exact same part number but it was from a van with security and some of the accessories that work with the original bcm don't work with the replacement but the odometer and shift pattern light up with this bcm.Also the low beam relay blinks the headlights continuosly and when I try to start it nothing happens except for the horn starts to beep in the alarm mode,
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Re: 98 Caravan dunna no start! [harpman1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 15, 2009 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: harpman1 (May 15, 2009 1:50 pm)
Well no, what I was implying was this--that with these totally weird and multiple electrical problems one has to have a starting point--some indicator of the possible component, or circuit, this is malfunctioning.
I guess if you got a factory wiring diagrams you could patiently trace back to where all these symptoms might inter-connect. The fact that you get different results using different BCMs does not encourage us that this is going to be all that simple.
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Re: 98 Caravan dunna no start! [Mr_Shiftright]
by harpman1
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May 17, 2009 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 15, 2009 2:20 pm)
OK I removed the speedo and resoldered all the connections on the PCB and reinstalled it.Still doesn't work or start.There was a third bcm lying on the floor of the van that I tried and it provided different functionality.The gas gauge now works but the odometer and shift pattern displays light up as soon as the battery terminals are connected without inserting the ignition key.Power locks don't work or front windows but the rear vents operate.I had the fan working with the original but now none of the BCMs provide function for it.Oh ya with this third BCM the power door locks shudder the whole time it is connected! At least I know my dash works---well I haven't been able to test the speedo or temp gauge.
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Re: 98 Caravan dunna no start! [harpman1]
by xwesx
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May 17, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: harpman1 (May 17, 2009 5:26 am)
Do you ever get different functionality from the same BCM after you have un-and-re-plugged it? I half wonder if some of the problem may be the quality of the connection itself....
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Re: 98 Caravan dunna no start! [xwesx]
by harpman1
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May 19, 2009 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (May 17, 2009 12:12 pm)
The only function that changed was the fan for the heater.It worked when I first got the vangafter swapping a 40 amp fuse(it didn't have a fuse) and now nothing.Each BCM responds the same every time I put one in.I removed all the connections that people said might be suspect and cleaned them all includine the ground to body and all the battery connections.I'll hit the boneyard this week and search out a BCM.
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05 Grand Caravan B pillar removal and Installation
by adaddy
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May 19, 2009 (12:26 pm)
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I just bought an 05 and the only damage i need to repair is a cracked b pillar. Can anyone explain how to remove/install the part once I obtain a replacement?
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