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What is this discussion about? Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, Plymouth Voyager, Electrical, Van

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#310 of 358 Re: flashing lights [shipo] by jimmy92

Jul 12, 2010 (6:07 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Apr 03, 2007 3:52 pm)
there is no page three. did the same test but ac and rec light still blinking can u repost the cool down method....

#311 of 358 Charging Problem by hrandle2000

Jul 20, 2010 (11:07 pm)

My 1999 Plymouth Voyager is having a charging system problem. I have replace both the battery and the alternator, as well as checked the fusable link. My battery light is still on, and the battery does not charge. Does anyone know what the problem is?

#312 of 358 Re: Charging Problem [hrandle2000] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 21, 2010 (8:04 am)

Replying to: hrandle2000 (Jul 20, 2010 11:07 pm)
You have an EVR system (Electronic Voltage Control) which means your Powertrain Control Module acts like the voltage regulator. You'd have to have diagnostics done to see if your PCM is defective in this case. Of course, depending on where you bought your replacement alternator, in some cases they are bad right out of the box---like in those big chain stores---so you cannot assume your 'new' alternator actually works.

#313 of 358 Chrysler Voyager Electrical problems locks & int lights by johnroel

Jul 21, 2010 (1:17 pm)

I own a Chryler Gr Voyager 1997, 2.4L which has been having some electrical problems with a combinaion of the Central Door Locks, Interior Lights, Door Adjar going ON and OFF whenever I hit a bump in the road or break or turn a sharp corner.
 
I have already checked for lose wiring cabling on the driver-side door as well as behind the steering column, but everything seems to be tightly connected.
 
Any suggestions as to where the problem may be hiding?

#314 of 358 brakes lights on when head light are turned on by transam3

Jul 25, 2010 (9:38 pm)

I have a 1997 t&c that when i turn on the head lights the brake lights come on also. Any ideas

#315 of 358 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan by rick1953

Aug 09, 2010 (6:40 am)

Hello Everybody - I have an electrical problem with my grand caravan. It began a few days when I came out from a store it would not start. When I turned the key the dash lights came on, but when I turned it to start I heard like a dull "thunk" from somewhere and the dash lights went out and there was no click or anything. It seems to me like it could be the starter relay but I have no idea where it might be. In my younger days it was easy to spot it and you could test it by shorting it with a screwdriver but nowadays I know I might blow up the whole thing using old "technology." If anyone has a clue gimme a holler! Thanks.
 
p.s. The battery is just a few months old and the connections are clean and solid.

#316 of 358 Re: Chrysler Voyager Electrical problems locks & int lights [johnroel] by just1talk

Oct 09, 2010 (12:26 pm)

Replying to: johnroel (Jul 21, 2010 1:17 pm)
The rubber seals on the doors have become worn and soft and not holding tight, making the vehicle think the doors are open. I taped shims onto the door frames. (96 g.c. with 256,000.

#317 of 358 Re: 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan [rick1953] by thedarkseid007

Mar 31, 2011 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: rick1953 (Aug 09, 2010 6:40 am)
If you look beside your battery, there is a plastic retanglar box with a removeable top cover that pops off, under that cover on the backside of the piece there is a diagram of each fuse and relay listed.
 
the starter relay should be on the driver side of relays, beside the a/c relay, it is best to pull it out and use the a/c relay in it's place, same as I had to do to my voyager to check and see if it will start with that relay instead of the original starter relay you currently had there. If it does start then most likely will need a new starter relay, which can be picked up for less than $20 from a parts store. If it still does not start, then it will most likely be something to do with the starter.
 
Now I have been viewing some of the earlier posts about bad contacts in the starter, causing problems with the van not wanting to start and sometimes it does, usually mine will not start if it is cold weather, I guess because of the metal shinking or something to that effect, but will definately be checking into new contacts for my starter and i really hope that will fix my not starting issue.

#318 of 358 Insturment cluster not working by thedarkseid007

Mar 31, 2011 (10:00 pm)

I did notice that some have posted about the instrument cluster not working sometimes or even to the effect that it goes haywire.
 
I myself had checked out some of the other forums and had come across a topic that showed what exactly is wrong with the instrument clusters and it has to do with the cluster having a certain type of solder used to solder the contact points to the cluster of the positive terminal.
 
As the solder ages and heating and cooling of the solder points, can create a crack in the solder and thus cause insufficient voltage or none at all, and in the end result in the cluster not responding correctly or having only half the dash displaying accurate readings.
 
if even people ask, i will try to find the original post that I found, but have this in mind when you do that unless you know how to do electronics or soldering, it would be best to take your cluster to a professional electronics person, like a t.v repairman or a computer technician, since they work with soldering often in their line of work.

#319 of 358 Re: Chrysler Voyager Electrical problems locks & int lights [just1talk] by dodgycaravan

May 31, 2011 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: just1talk (Oct 09, 2010 12:26 pm)
Hi, I'd like to try your shim solution as I have that 'Door Open' warning light problem too.
 
But I need to find out exactly where the sensor is located. Is there a drwing or picture somewhere?
 
Regards,

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