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Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [kcarroll007]
by bills8
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Mar 20, 2009 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: kcarroll007 (Sep 23, 2008 6:39 am)
Kenny,
I had the same problem with my 06 Town & Country (37,000 miles) back in Dec 08 and my mechanic replaced the resevoir as well. By the time I hit 39,000 miles the noise was back and just below 40,000 miles we started leaking fluid.
Called Chrysler and had to bring it to an authorized dealer for verification. $648.00 later (after the dealership picked up nearly $500.00 in labor only) the rack has been replaced--along with a front end alignment.
I'd love to find out how you do in the long run............hope you have better luck than I did.
BillS8
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Re: Grand Caravan Steering Rack [gparkman]
by jimmysdown
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Mar 20, 2009 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: gparkman (Feb 05, 2009 7:15 am)
My slow leak turned into a fast leak. My 2006 Grand Caravan SXT spewed all the powersteering fluid all over the garage floor while it was warming up one day. The fluid was leeking from a power steering cooler hose under the vehicle. Cheap clip-on type clamps were installed at the factory, so I replaced them with heavy duty clamps and used strips of plastic under the clamps so as not to cut the hoses with too much pressure from the new clamps. Gman, did the dealer say why the whole rack needs to be replaced?
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- #117 of 171
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Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [motoringmama]
by sbradshaw
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Mar 24, 2009 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: motoringmama (Dec 06, 2006 12:38 pm)
I replaced my power steering pump 3 time in 2001 grand caravan before I was told it was the rack and pinion. It costs about 170 in parts and 200 in labor. But have someone check the fluid to make sure it didn't all leak out. It might be your pump but I had the exact problems. The pump is not much cheaper. Mine is in the shop now. It was also making an annoying clanking noise every time I hit a bump. They seem to think replacing the rack will stop that too if replacing the struts didn't work. If you had that problem and corrected it yet, let me know.
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- #118 of 171
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Re: Grand Caravan Steering Rack [jimmysdown]
by joepeterson56
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Mar 24, 2009 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: jimmysdown (Mar 20, 2009 10:59 am)
I am not personally familiar with any model after 2000, but have the sway bar bushings and sway bar end link to struts checked and replaced if it has the sway bar, if you already haven't done so. Should get rid of any clunking noises over bumps. Hope this helps. Please let us know.
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- #119 of 171
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Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [sbradshaw]
by joepeterson56
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Mar 24, 2009 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 24, 2009 5:10 am)
I am not personally familiar with any model after 2000, but have the sway bar bushings and sway bar end link to struts checked and replaced if it has the sway bar, if you already haven't done so. Should get rid of any clunking noises over bumps. Hope this helps. Please let us know.
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- #120 of 171
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Re: Steering whining noise fixed [robtjsmith]
by golfer64
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Mar 30, 2009 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: robtjsmith (Aug 18, 2008 1:27 pm)
I purchased a used 2003 dodge caravan and it had a whining in the power steering.
Thanks to the information I received from everyone here, my power steering noise is gone. I purchased the reservoir from the dealer ($26) and replaced it and it corrected the problem. The cut the old reservoir open and the filter was 75% plugged. Thanks for the information
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- #121 of 171
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Re: Steering whining noise fixed [golfer64]
by dodgeman7
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Mar 30, 2009 (7:25 pm)
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Replying to: golfer64 (Mar 30, 2009 7:44 am)
Your welcome!
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Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [joepeterson56]
by sbradshaw
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Mar 31, 2009 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: joepeterson56 (Mar 24, 2009 5:28 am)
Replaced the rack in 01 G Caravan that fixed steering problem and the klunking noise is not noticeable as much. I think it the rack in the Chrysler too.
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- #123 of 171
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You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube
by mariusstarr
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Apr 01, 2009 (3:16 am)
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Replying to: natb1 (Feb 25, 2008 9:10 am)
Hey, All: I've posted a VIDEO of this problem on Youtube for everyone to hear and see. I've also provided some background and some explanation so the DEALER can finally fix this problem. link title
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Re: You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube [mariusstarr]
by dodgeman7
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Apr 01, 2009 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: mariusstarr (Apr 01, 2009 3:16 am)
Watched your video and I believe it is your reservoir. I had the same noise in the beginning and after a few week got worse and started to shutter a bit. Don't know about your heat issue though.
One more thing, a while ago I had a strange squeaking noise coming from my engine and though it was the belt tensioner. After replacing it the noise was still there. I then thought it was then the alternator pulley but I didn't want to go that route yet so I decided to buy a new belt to replace my old cracked and worn out belt. Changing the belt solve my squeaking and found out that my old pulley was just fine.
Change the reservoir and it just might fix your problem.
If it does, I would go back to the dealership and ask for a refund on the pump. These guys know it's the reservoir and don't fix the simple fix but nail you for a new pump and rack and pinion.
Good luck,
Tim
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