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#121 of 171 Re: Steering whining noise fixed [golfer64] by dodgeman7 Mar 30, 2009 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: golfer64 (Mar 30, 2009 7:44 am) Your welcome!
#122 of 171 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [joepeterson56] by sbradshaw Mar 31, 2009 (5:04 am)
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. Replies to this message: joepeterson56 (May 06, 2009 10:15 am)
#123 of 171 You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube by mariusstarr Apr 01, 2009 (3:16 am)
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 Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Apr 01, 2009 8:28 am)
#124 of 171 Re: You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube [mariusstarr] by dodgeman7 Apr 01, 2009 (8:28 am)
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
#125 of 171 Power Steering Groaning and Shaking Van by dericm02 Apr 02, 2009 (10:11 am)
I have a Dodge Caravan, 2000 i beleive and i had issues with the power steering making noises. The noise wasn't a whining like alot of other people have, but it was more of a groaning and at certain points in the turn radius, it would groan really loud and actually shake the van alittle bit. So i first replaced the resevoir after looking at the screen and having it been clogged. I put ATF in it like it says and the shake and noise went away. About a month after i fixed it, it came back, the groaning and shaking. Today i took the fluid out of the resevoir to look at the screen and the screen looked nice and clear, fluid looked good as well. It was alittle low on fluid, i added 3/4 of a cup of fluid, not alot. Turned the steering wheel to get all the air out but the noise still didn't go away. My first thought was the screen clogged, but its not, my second thought was it was alittle low on fluid so i filled it up and got the air out, but that didn't help. With the leaking, i thought maybe it might be leaking slowly out of the rack under heavy pressure or something, but im not sure. Has this happened to anyone else? The pump and rack seem to be working good, its just making alot of noise when im turning the wheel at slower speeds and reverse. Making a long trip to visit the rents soon, so i just wanna either get it fixed or make sure its safe to keep driving it. Thanks for you help!
#126 of 171 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems by mikep15 Apr 09, 2009 (9:25 am)
UGGH!   This vehicle is driving me crazy. Only 68000 miles on it.   Here are my problems:   1) Power Steering: Squeals like crazy and is difficult to make turns most of time. Forget parking in a spot where you would need to back out of. It is too difficult to turn wheel. I checked fluid level and it is full. 2) When driving my battery light comes on from time to time (related to power steering?) 3) Heat: Front fan will only turn on if I turn it all the way on. First three settings will not work.   Any suggestions? I have spent so much money the last two years at the dealer, I don't want to take it there. I want to keep this vehicle for a while because I can't afford a new car payment right now. Replies to this message: sbradshaw (Apr 09, 2009 5:21 pm)
#127 of 171 Re: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems [mikep15] by sbradshaw Apr 09, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: mikep15 (Apr 09, 2009 9:25 am) I put 2 power steering pumps on mine b4 mechanic realized the rack and pinion was bad. Symptoms were whinning noises that seem to get worse depending on the temperature and stiff steering. I replaced it 2 weeks ago and all is well again. It costed me about 500 total parts 170 (rebuilt at Advance Auto Parts) and 175 labor.      As for the air only working on high...removed the glove compartment door so you can see the blower motor cover. To the left you can see where the blower motor plugs into the "resistor". The resistor is bad when this happens. Replaced that last week. Takes about 5 minutes. Could only get it from Auto Zone. Costed $23. Only 2 screws hold it in. The new one I ordered didn't look anything like the one I pulled out but it worked.
#128 of 171 03 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems by muman3419 Apr 20, 2009 (8:17 am)
My power steering pump is whining right when I start the vechicle. It seems to go away when the vechicle warms up. Do any of you think that it could be a clogged screen or need the resiviour replaced.   And if so how do I do it?
#129 of 171 2000 Grand Dodge Caravan loud roaring noise by mjmurphy2 Apr 29, 2009 (1:03 pm)
I have a 2000 Grand Dodge Caravan and it started making noise from the engine compartment, so I started investigating the problem and thought it was the pulley by the alternator so I replaced that and it wasn't that. So I asked around to some of my mechanic friends and they it was the alternator and so I replaced it...it wasn't that either. Now a couple people thought it's the bearings in the a/c unit. It gets very loud when started and driven until you get to about 45 mph. It sounds like it could be bearings or something like that. Anybody have any ideas or similar problems? Thanks! Replies to this message: joepeterson56 (Apr 29, 2009 7:58 pm)
#130 of 171 Re: 2000 Grand Dodge Caravan loud roaring noise [mjmurphy2] by joepeterson56 Apr 29, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: mjmurphy2 (Apr 29, 2009 1:03 pm) More than likely, it is the bearings in your A/C compressor and it is just a matter of time before it seizes up and burns through your serpentine drive belt. It just happened on my 2000 T&C LXi. It began as a rattle type noise, and progressed to a "graoning, roar" type sound, for lack of a better description. I spent alot of time chasing the source of it, even with a stethescope, and finally just gave up. I didn't actually suspect the compressor as the source, because it did it without running the A/C. Also when listening around, by ear, with a stethescope, and with a piece of tubing to my ear, I was not able to isolate the noise as it seemed to travel into every part on the engine it was so bad. It finally seized up and burnt thhrough the belt. I replace the belt and compressor, and it is noiseless now. My only problem is I have to change the new compressor again, because it is defective, and when the A/C or defroster are turned on, it makes a very loud whining noise that actually sounds the same as the whining made by a bad power steering pump, or transmission.

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