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#75 of 171 2001 Grand Caravan steering grinding (fixed) by lincoln553 Jul 01, 2008 (7:40 pm)
Good day all, I was about to replace the power steering pump just before reading this message thread. I had the same problem as many (grinding noise). I just finished replacing the reservoir and the grinding is gone. Try that first!!! Thank you all!
#76 of 171 Steering whining noise fixed by robtjsmith Aug 18, 2008 (1:27 pm)
We suffered with the whining / groaning noise on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan SE for more than a year. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion (under warranty, so my cost was minimal) but the noise persisted. I followed the advice in this forum, replaced the power steering reservoir ($46) and the whining noise is gone! Replies to this message: golfer64 (Mar 30, 2009 7:44 am) dodgeman7 (Mar 30, 2009 7:25 pm)
#77 of 171 steering reservior, filter or pump???? by nurmom2 Aug 21, 2008 (6:31 am)
I am having the same whinning noise in my 2003 DGC. after reading theses post I'm thinking the reservior should be changed I heard a range of $25.00 to get the part. Looking around the Int for price ranges the only thing in that range is the filter?? So I wanted to know if its the actual reserior ( that I'm told I'll have to purchase at the dealer) or the filter I need to replace? Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Aug 25, 2008 9:33 am)
#78 of 171 Re: steering reservior, filter or pump???? [nurmom2] by dodgeman7 Aug 25, 2008 (9:33 am)
Replying to: nurmom2 (Aug 21, 2008 6:31 am) Start by replacing the reservoir you have to buy from the dealer. If you want to do it right all around, replace the filter and reservoir to keep it cleaner. I just replace the reservoir and all is good for over a year. If that works for you, send Dodge a letter with a copy of your receipts on the fix so Dodge can officially do a recall on this. The more complaints the better. It's really crazy that they want to hit you for a rack job when this will fix the problem most of the time. Good luck and hope if fixes the whine like my '03 DGC.
#79 of 171 '02 DGC Sport AWD leaking rack and pinion?? by brocktavern Sep 16, 2008 (7:38 am)
In Oct 2007, I had the PS pump replaced on my 02 DGC because my van was making whining noises. The noise did not go away entirely. It was most noticeable when I first started the van, but then it went away. Within the last 2 months or so, the whining got louder and louder. Also, it would not go away like before. I checked the PS fluid level. It was low. I added fluid (did NOT overfill) and the noise went away - temporarily. The whining noise only happens now when the van is first started - just like a year ago. Last week I brought my 02 DGC in to have this whining problem checked. The repair shop (not a dealership repair shop) told me that the rack and pinion is leaking, as well as the PS pump. Since I just had the PS pump replaced less than a year ago, it's still under warranty - I would just have to pay for the labor to replace it. The repair shop quoted me just over $900 to place the rack and pinion, exchange out the PS pump, an alignment, labor and tax. After reading MANY, MANY posts in this forum, I am extremely hesitant to have the rack and pinion and PS pump replaced. The repair shop mentioned nothing about the PS reservoir or hoses. I already had the PS pump replaced once and it did not help. The rack and pinion is quite expensive and I wonder if it's really the problem here. Do I really have a leaking rack and pinion and leaking PS pump, or could replacing the PS reservoir fix this? Thanks in advance for any advice/help with the problem!! Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Sep 17, 2008 10:35 am)
#80 of 171 Re: '02 DGC Sport AWD leaking rack and pinion?? [brocktavern] by dodgeman7 Sep 17, 2008 (10:35 am)
Replying to: brocktavern (Sep 16, 2008 7:38 am) Is your DGC leaking on the driveway? If not, replace the reservoir and see if it goes away.
#81 of 171 Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [docbunner] by docbunner Sep 20, 2008 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: docbunner (Apr 01, 2008 3:44 am) I ended up taking it to a place where they power back flushed the power steering and it was solved. Only cost me $53.99 Went back to dealer and told themn that I wanted to file a complaint against the mechanic for not doing his job.
#82 of 171 Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [nikki2007nikki] by kcarroll007 Sep 23, 2008 (6:39 am)
Replying to: nikki2007nikki (Jun 26, 2008 6:54 pm) There is hope for all the steering issues. I had the same problem with my 2003 Grand Caravan. Looked all over the net at different forums and discovered the solution. I did not believe it would work either until I took a chance and spent $26 for the replacement power steering pump reservoir. It seems no one knew there is an internal filter in this little plastic reservoir. When the fluid comes into the top from the return line, it goes through this filter before the suction line can get any power steering fluid. So your power steering is noisy due to not getting the correct amount of power steering fluid back to the pump. I cut my old reservoir apart to see what my problem was and I discovered that 2 out of 3 of the biggest section of this filter were plugged up. After I replaced the reservoir our van is as quiet as a mouse. I was like everyone else and ready to replace my rack and pinion or the power steering pump until I read up on this issue I am very Thankful for these forums. I replaced this reservior myself, there are 2 bolts you can see on top, and one bolt on the bottom that is difficult to get to. You will have to get all the fluid out of the reservoir or you will make a huge mess. You can take the return hose off slowly and catch a lot of it there and the same with the suction hose. Unless you have like a turkey baster you can suck the fluid out from the top. All you have to do is loosen the bottom bolt, not remove it. I had to take a 10 mm socket on an extension and just feel around for the bolt head, once I found it just loosen up. Why don't the dealerships know about this issue? Sorry to be so windy. Good luck everyone, Kenny in Ky Replies to this message: katintrouble (Sep 24, 2008 8:43 am) bonomi (Oct 08, 2008 9:39 am) srs_49 (Oct 08, 2008 1:48 pm) dirt42 (Oct 25, 2008 10:01 am) bills8 (Mar 20, 2009 5:52 am) foonman50 (Oct 16, 2009 5:37 pm)
#83 of 171 Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [kcarroll007] by katintrouble Sep 24, 2008 (8:43 am)
Replying to: kcarroll007 (Sep 23, 2008 6:39 am) New to this forum...very informative. Question about 2003 Dodge Caravan. My power control module died and I had to have it towed to the dealership a few weeks ago. When I picked it up, weird "whrring" sound came from steering column (absolutely no sound before module dying). I drove it for a bit but noise got louder; returned the van as they said "that because there was no power, the van had to be pushed manually into the garage that some air may have got into the lines", so they bled the lines, and the sound is 10X worse. As soon as I started the van, I knew that and yet they said it was ready to go. Brought the van back and now they are saying that I need a new power steering pump and possibly rack and pinnion - $2000 worth of repairs. I said it was their fault, when they pushed the van with no power, that somehow they jeopardized the integrity of the power steering system...they're saying "not likely". They are holding on the fact that I drove the van for a while before returning it to be looked at. Do I have a leg to stand on? Would replacing the reservoir be enough? There was a bit of vibration happening when I returned it the last time, so I'm scared that my van is becoming unsafe. Any advice?
#84 of 171 Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [kcarroll007] by bonomi Oct 08, 2008 (9:39 am)
Replying to: kcarroll007 (Sep 23, 2008 6:39 am) I have a 2000 Limited 3.8 (of course) and I replaced the Rack and Pinion at 39,000 and now with 121,000 miles I'm getting the same leaking PW fluid on the ground. Dealer wants $1500 to replace; other shops will do it for $800. Has anyone tried that Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak fluid that sells for about $8.50? After reading these posts I am going to definitely change my reservoir for $26. Thanks. Replies to this message: srs_49 (Oct 08, 2008 1:48 pm) dirt42 (Oct 25, 2008 10:01 am)

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