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#273 of 289 Re: Dashboard Gauges [lwoody1] by kizersoze Aug 02, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: lwoody1 (Aug 02, 2009 5:53 am) Sorry its not more dramatic than this but simply get a new battery. That's all I did and everything cleared right up.
#274 of 289 2001 Chrysler T&C by nca2k Aug 13, 2009 (6:31 pm)
My 2001 T&C will not start sometimes, when I turn the key all of the lights etc. work but the starter just clicks. I turn the key on anf off and it will start sometimes it takes a little longer then other times, this is not everytime just at random intervals. The last time it did it on the dash where the air bag light comes on when you start it a "DONE" light came on. I have never seen this before. Does anyone have any ideas as to what is going on. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 14, 2009 2:02 am)
#275 of 289 Re: 2001 Chrysler T&C [nca2k] by shipo Aug 14, 2009 (2:02 am)
Replying to: nca2k (Aug 13, 2009 6:31 pm) What you're describing is a classic failure mode for the Nippon Denso starter used in something approaching half the cars built in the world (including these vans). While the starter itself is extremely robust and well designed, the contacts inside the integrated solenoid get scored and carboned up and need to be replaced every so many thousands of starts. Most folks opt for a new, or a remanufactured (as good as new), or a rebuilt (not as good as new but still pretty good) starter. That said, there are a number of companies that sell the Denso contacts for something less than twenty dollars, so if you're at all handy, you can fix the issue very inexpensively.   Best regards, Shipo
#276 of 289 Caravan revs up for no reason (3.3) a/c goes off too. by mariewest2 Aug 18, 2009 (6:37 am)
Had spark plugs changed after that had issues with van reving up for no reason. Van will try to accelerate while trying to stop (no fun) and when driving the rmps jump up and a/c cuts on and off. Took to 1st mechanic who changed a gasket. No help. Took to 2nd mechanic changed some part but no help. Does anyone have ANY idea at all? Cannot afford another mechanic. Please give me ideas.   Thanks Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 18, 2009 8:19 am) xwesx (Aug 18, 2009 12:44 pm)
#277 of 289 Re: Caravan revs up for no reason (3.3) a/c goes off too. [mariewest2] by shipo Aug 18, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: mariewest2 (Aug 18, 2009 6:37 am) Mechanics that throw parts at a problem don't qualify to be called "mechanics". You need to find someone who will do a proper diagnosis of the problem (which could range from vacuum leaks, sensor failures, and computer problems) and fix only what's broken. Unfortunately the only way to properly determine what's wrong will be to hire a competent mechanic, and that's going to cost you some money.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 18, 2009 12:44 pm)
#278 of 289 Re: Caravan revs up for no reason (3.3) a/c goes off too. [shipo] by xwesx Aug 18, 2009 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 18, 2009 8:19 am) That is my thought as well. Since the problem started right after spark plugs were changed (which is an incredible pain in the rear!), I suspect a vacuum problem. Several vacuum hoses must be disconnected/moved aside in order to reach the plugs on the back side of the engine. I broke a very well-aged hose for the PCV system on my van when changing the plugs. Since it was my van, though, I had the incentive to replace the hose rather than ignore it....
#279 of 289 Re: 96 Plymouth Voyager, ENGINE FUSE [andresp] by juggalotus1973 Aug 28, 2009 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: andresp (Jul 27, 2006 7:06 am) I don't know if you had a reply to this or not, but I have a 96 Voyager, and the same thing happened to me and all it was, was a bare wire that was touching the engine. It was the little cluster of wires that are on the right side of the engine, Between the battery and the engine. I guess thats a good description of where it is.
#280 of 289 Air Bag Light is on and horn don't work. by juggalotus1973 Aug 28, 2009 (5:30 pm)
I saw the other discussion on here about the air bag light, but saw no real good responses except for the instrument cluster replacing thing. My thing also is I keep having to mess with the fuse box under my dash to get my turn signals to work. Sometimes they will work without a problem for a while, then other times I just have to keep messing with that fuse box. I've had it for like 2 years and almost got 210,000 miles on it. So if someone could help me it would be appreciated. Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 28, 2009 8:03 pm)
#281 of 289 Re: Air Bag Light is on and horn don't work. [juggalotus1973] by xwesx Aug 28, 2009 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: juggalotus1973 (Aug 28, 2009 5:30 pm) The fix for the air bag light and inoperable horn is to replace the clock spring in the steering wheel.
#282 of 289 2005 caravan instrument cluster by bigkahuna44 Aug 31, 2009 (7:58 am)
The other night, I dragged the bumper exiting a parking lot. Since that time my instrument cluster does not work (speedo, fuel gauge, tach, odometer, etc.) the back-up sensors are also out. Also the main brake lights do not work. The van is equipped with a factory installed 7 wire trailer plug as well, which is what dragged. Upon investigation I found that the wires leading to the plug were bare and some were crossed. I also found the green lead (I assume it is the ground) was broken. I repaired the green wire and isolated the others, but to no avail.   Any ideas? Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 31, 2009 8:51 am) bigkahuna44 (Aug 31, 2009 10:27 am)

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