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2010 DODGE GC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

13 messages,  Last post on Jun 12, 2012 at 2:15 PM

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#7 of 13 2006 Dodge Grand caravan just purchased by lstetz

Mar 29, 2010 (5:01 pm)

hello:
 
We bought a 2006 dodge grand Caravan sxt a couple of weeks ago, and we have had it in the service two times and I hope that we find out more in the morning, the following had to be replaced, I had seen that the back windows were wired shut, which they said when they went in they had to replace both motors, also the lights on dash was not working they replaced two hoses, 8 bulbs, not sure what else. my first post I had put on the wrong section but someone did answer, also did find why i took it back today was that the check engine light came on, and they also replaced the gas cap.
 
should we be worred about this model?
 
Lisa

#8 of 13 Re: 2006 Dodge Grand caravan just purchased [lstetz] by xwesx

Mar 29, 2010 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: lstetz (Mar 29, 2010 5:01 pm)
Lisa, this is still not the best location for your post (Chysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan 2005+ might be a better choice).
 
However, when the CEL comes on right after a service, you might consider reading out and resetting the codes to see if they come back.
 
In general, the model is fairly robust; the most consistent problem I see here involves the power steering reservoir and related whines. A used van's prior maintenance and care history is, however, a significant factor in the future reliability of that particular vehicle....

#9 of 13 Re: 2006 Dodge Grand caravan just purchased [lstetz] by shipo

Mar 29, 2010 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: lstetz (Mar 29, 2010 5:01 pm)
Should you be worried about the model? No, probably not; most folks have been getting hundreds of thousands of relatively trouble free miles out of Gen 4 vans like yours (our Gen 4 that we've owned since new is fast approaching 140,000 miles and so far at least, the only unscheduled maintenance item has been a front ABS wheel sensor for three hundred dollars and change).
 
The above said, you might well be justified in worrying about how your particular van has been maintained. Keep us posted.
 
Best regards,
Shipo

#10 of 13 Re: 2006 Dodge Grand caravan just purchased [lstetz] by turbanski

Mar 29, 2010 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: lstetz (Mar 29, 2010 5:01 pm)
It's a little late, but you might want to invest in a Carfax Report for your vehicle. It will let you know what problems your vehicle may have had since new and perhaps how well it was maintained by the previous owner(s).
 
turbanski

#11 of 13 Re: 2006 Dodge Grand caravan just purchased [turbanski] by lstetz

Mar 30, 2010 (7:13 am)

Replying to: turbanski (Mar 29, 2010 6:16 pm)
Hello:
 
I spoke with a friend who used to be in the business, and we did get a car fax for this Van and it was clean, had my friend look at it to see if she can come up with something. at this point we will go over the van with a fine tooth comb and see if we find anything else.

#12 of 13 2010 Dodge GC Daytime Running Lights by ofagot

Aug 19, 2010 (12:26 pm)

I too bought a 2010 Grand Caravan and at my first oil change I asked my dealer to turn on my DRL's and was told that they couldn't do that on the 2010's. I find that hard to believe as they are built in the Windsor, Ontario plant and some go to the USA and some go to Canada, where they must have them (by law).
Lets get to the bottom of this and find out why!!!!
Any Dodge Techs out there who would know?

#13 of 13 Daytime Running Lights! by jamestownguy

Jun 12, 2012 (2:15 pm)

If your caravan or town&country starts with a # 2 on the VIN, your DRL's can be activated by the chrysler dealer. I live in Jamestown,ny and had both my 02 & 07 grand caravans DRL's turned on my local Chrysler dealer and glad i had them turned on!

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