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Just bought a 2002 Grand Caravan eL. When I turn on both the radio and the air conditioning, they cycle off and on.

skooty504 — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:05:02 GMT

The radio and air conditioning will cycle on and for for 40 second. Says one owner, not sure.

I cannot find the rear mount. I have the same wobble. What is the cause? Dodge Grand Caravan.

grussell5 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:12:54 GMT

I have the same symptoms.

2008 Grand Caravan Sliding Door problems

lcrosby — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:58:43 GMT

We leased a 2008 Grand Caravan SE. We have less than 500kms on it and the sliding doors (not power) appear to freeze solid when the temps drop below 1c, a problem since its now Jan and we live in Canada. Dealership has had it since Dec 5 and cant figure out the problem. Anyone have any insight or same problems?

dodge G/C drivers rear door opens 6" then stops, gets to same point when closing and stops. Can open/shut manualy

jrb161 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:44:29 GMT

my 2005 dodge g/c drivers side rear door opens about 6" then stops,the same thing happens when closing. It can still be move manualy but not with the electric motor. If you use the electric keys or buttons inside it still does not work right. Has anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it?

Thanks

I have a 06 Grand Caravan with a 6 dvd player . What kind and where can I get a remote and headphones for it .

rogermc — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:05:17 GMT

2006 Grand Caravan I do not have headphones or remote. dealer will sell to me but will not give any other info. Thanks

Has anyone done a compression test on 03 DGC 3.3L engine ? Or any year 3.3L ? If so what was the reading's ? Denny

dlstarry — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:12:54 GMT

I took a compression test on mine & I get first stroke jumps 90 - 95 psi
then within 3rd or 4th stroke tops out at 125 psi this is on cylinders
1 3 5 .

On 2 4 6 the first stroke jumps to 95 - 100 psi then within 3rd or 4th
stroke tops out at 175 - 180 psi.

Why so much difference between front bank & rear bank ?

Denny

Dodge Grand Caravan 2000/model, steering wheel hard to turn but it is not power steering fluid, help

kim1649 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:23:27 GMT

Steering wheel hard 2 turn when backing out or making a turn. Have already checked power steering fluids?

DVD player not working after battery charge? Dodge Grand Caravan.

rbowles — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:09:39 GMT

Last night I turned the key on on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan to remove a dvd from the 6 disc changer and neglected to turn it off. Of course, my battery was dead this morning. After charging it, the van cranked perfectly, everything appears fine, except the dvd player will not work. All 6 lights flash when the key is turned on and then after a few seconds they flash 3 and 3. If I push the button to select a disk, I get an error message? Can something be reset?

I own a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am looking for a replacement part for the rear blower power module. Any help?

beccad4 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:45:34 GMT

I am trying to locate a replacement part for my rear blower power module in my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.

2005 Grand Caravan. Where do I tap lines to hook up lights for tent trailer?

skysix — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:08:51 GMT

I'm not sure where it is easiest to tap into wires on Grand Caravan

My 06 Dodge Grand Caravan needs a tune up. Does it have to be done by a computer, or will the old fashion way work?

lilacs — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:37:58 GMT

The reason I ask is that the dealership here isn't very reliable and I would rather take it somewhere else.... none of them have the computer to do the tune up though.
Thanks ~

2005 Dodge Caravan lights fixed yet?

bahagy — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:36:02 GMT

Problems reported with lights going off - is there a fix yet?

I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan that has a slight front end vibration that cannot be found

satty — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:50:38 GMT

I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan that has a slight front end vibration that cannot be found but is tearing through tires. HELP! I have replaced the struts, sway bar bushings and end links, tie rods and most recently the entire rack. The van has 122k on it and has been great up till now and it is just one thing after another with the front end. I recently took the van in as the front left (drivers) tire was wearing out very quickly and I had noticed a slight vibration in the front end. I was told the rack was bad causing the vibration and the tire wear problem. After spending $1300.00 on repairs and two front tires the vibration is still there and I am now wearing out the new left tire. Dodge cannot find the problem and says everything looks and appears to be in good condition and again has no answer for the vibration and tire wear. The alignment has been re-done 4 different times to no avail/ with solving the problem. The last dodge mechanic said there is a very slight vibration on the front drives side axel possibly causing the problem but again not sure. Of course they want another small fortune to tear into the van with no guarantee it will solve the problem. Please help

I have an 05 Dodge Grand Caravan with a chronic, intermittent malfunctioning sliding door. Any thoughts?

gwyn1ann — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:30:54 GMT

The door (driver's side) will begin to close but just as it approaches the frame, it re-opens. It acts as if it "senses" something in the way and opens back up. I have taken to Hendrick service department 7 times. They have replaced the wiring harness at the bottom of the door tract several times and the motor once. However, now the other door (passenger side) is displaying the same behavior. Also, since the last visit to the service department (when they replaced the motor) the outside door handle does not work. You can access the sliding door via key fab or the inside buttons but the outside door handle does not release the door to open.

2001 Grand Dodge Caravan leaks rain water on passenger front floor & gets carpet wet. What would cause this??

spartans1988 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:45:20 GMT

When it rains we get water on the carpet in our 2001 grand Dodge Caravan. We have narrowed it down to when it rains this happens. Our front passengers side carpet gets soaked. Its not the antifreeze or the heater. Also its not leaving any windows open either.

How do I change my spark plugs of my Dodge Grand Caravan 1996?

jilberto — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:39:05 GMT

The 3 front ones are easy but the problem is the ones in the back how can i get there?

Trying to find out how to remove the door panel on the slider door to fix the lock. It stop working. Dodge Grand Caravan.

harvy622 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:51:40 GMT

2005 dodge grand van power locks sliding door stop working

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has some mild gas pedal vibration on acceleration until it clicks into gear. Any idea?

hockey9 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:31:55 GMT

This vehicle has 3500KM on it. I do not remember the gas pedal vibration when I first bought it new (2 months ago). Once it clicks into gear, the vibration is gone. Very mild vibration at this point, and like I say it happens on acceleration in between kicking into gear.

I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan and the transmission sometimes has trouble going to second gear. Any ideas?

mikeyindiana — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:29:01 GMT

I have a 2003 Grand Caravan. Loaded mini-van and have been very happy with it. How ever it sometimes has a issue going to second gear. Sometimes it smoothly slides into second, sometimes it shrugs and stays in first for a second, then try's for second again and makes it smoothly. Anyone ever seen this before? Could it be a band that needs adjusted, or just the beginning of a dead transmission. Other than that, the transmission is extremely healthy and energetic. I am searching for a site that lists the transmission upgrades (Flash Programming update) and what they fix but I have not yet found one.

Thnx,
MikeyIndiana

Where is the torque converter clutch on a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan and how do I replace it?

ozman2 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:40:10 GMT

i know its a job and im up for it plaese help i need to know where its at , at least

Changing the oil sending unit on a Dodge Grand Caravan.

cjewell — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:22:28 GMT

on my 2000 grand caravan i went to have the oil sending unit changed the parts store had given me the wrong one so the old one had to be put back on for one day the oil light did not come on but it wasn't as warm outside as it had been,the next day the oil light did come on but still not like before the old one had been taken off and put back on,could it be just a loose wire by the sending unit, or the elements in the oil have broken down, the van seems to run ok,any ideals on what it could possibly be

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission question. Do you own one?

rchodg — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:09:27 GMT

If you own a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and are going down a long steep hill and drop the transmission down to # 3 or # 2 in order to hold the Van back, that will work as long as you have the breaks to hold the transmission in that range, if you don’t apply the breaks or you lose your breaks the transmission will automatically shift up to the nest higher gear putting you into freewheeling, if you don’t believe me try it. Forget about the emergence break it locks when you push it on, which will put into an uncontrolled skid.
Is this normal?

How do I fix my Grand Caravan wiper?

mrwhyps — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:59:14 GMT

I have a 98 . The right wiper will not move. I hear the motor working and the left wiper want to move but if the right wiper dont move, the left cant. If i turn on the wipers and use my hand to help move it, it will go and then it stops and you hear a grinding sound, HELP!!

Captain's chairs swap for bench seat in 06 Dodge Grand Caravan?

kpberry5 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:25:22 GMT

Can I change out the stock middle row bench seat for captain's chairs in the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Is there a computer chip in the 1998 Dodge Caravan Sport that needs to be replaced?

avega — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:37:40 GMT

I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan Sport and it use to it stop running even if I left my house in the morning and go to a store, by the time I come out it leave and go home, it will not start . I have had the car towed and then had the transmission replaced. The mechanic ran it on the computer and there was no errors that came up. Even after all the testing my car still stops, but the mechanic told me that the problem is in the dashboard. So when the cars stop, I will bang on the dash board a couple of times and then it will start up. After it starts up again, the check engine light, oil light, alarm light and the ABS light stays on for a couple of days. All of the gauges will stop working as well. My other problem is the right sideof the car front and rear windows will not open. Sometimes, if i bang on the front window, it will open. But I will have to bang on to close it as well. If anyone can help me with this problem, I will appreciate it. I do not have a lot of money to keep taking it to mechanic after mechanic who do not clear the problem.I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank You Anna

Has anyone experienced this in a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?

mommiof3 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:19 GMT

I'm getting a wobbly feeling(like something is loose)underneath the front driver side when going over small bumps in the road. Anyone know what this could be and give an estimation of the cost of the repair?

Also, this van didn't come with the owner's manual so I can't seem to find out how to let my kids watch a movie on the DVD player using the wireless headphones and I listen to the radio at the same time. Anyone know? I don't have a 6disc changer if that means anything. Thanks!

Is there any way to get the DVD to play through the wireless headphones and have the radio play at the same time in a Dodge Grand Caravan '05?

mommiof3 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:03:34 GMT

I would like to listen to the radio and let the kids listen to their DVDs at the same time. Is this possible?

how much difference is there between the transmissions for a '92 and a '94 Dodge Grand Caravan?

fifi40 — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:49:45 GMT

3.3 liter is all I know.

How do I find the value of my car that I want to sell on Edmunds.com

nickm5 — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:24:10 GMT

1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE (4 doors)in excellent condition, inside and out. Well maintained and always garaged. One driver (female). Oil changed and tires rotated per mfr recommendations. Electric door locks, air conditioned, AA/FM/CD player.

I have a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. I get an acidic smell using the front blower for the heater or A/C.

1011826 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:08:29 GMT

I pulled the blower out and ran it. It doesn't smell like the culprit and works fine. Any ideas?

I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE and I need a new transmission. What other vehicles are comparable with my van?

mrmanson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:23:06 GMT

I just need to know what other vehicles I can pull a tranny from that will fit my vehicle. Could you please also include what years makes and models. Thank you

Coolant leak in 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3 L engine.

steviej187 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:44:04 GMT

Hey, have a coolant leak that I am having difficulty locating. I have a dodge 2001 Grand Caravan sport with a 3.3 L engine. The leak was originating from behind the alternator so we took the serpentine belt loose and removed the alternator for further inspection. We have illiminated the hoses and the lower intake manifold gasket, they are not leaking. The water pump sits below the leak so we think we have illiminated that as well. We see a pool of coolant collecting at a gasket which apprears to be where the timing chain cover mounts to the motor on the top side. It does not make sense why its leaking at this location since from what we understand, only engine oil accesses the timing chain area. The block is not cracked. The engine oil is not contaminated nor the engine run poorly. Is there something that we are overlooking? We pressurized the system to about 10psi and are getting 20-40 drips per minute. Could the back side of the lower intake manifold be leaking around the backside of the motor and pooling up at this location?

Thanks for you help, Steve

1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. I need to replace the water pump. Step by step, what do I do?

helpgirl — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:48:08 GMT

I need to replace the water pmp on my 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am a girl. Please tell me step by step what to do. I know I have to empty the radiator. Which hoses, please spell it out, which bolts (attached to what)(what does it look like, what is it attached to)What size wrenches (metric or american)Please just explain in grave detail. I worked on naval vessels so I am not completely ignorant (you think :))

I have an 05 Grand Caravan with the DVD player. Is there another way besides using the remote to activate the headsets?

pwfitz5 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:34:07 GMT

My remote does not seem to work to activate the headsets, I am left to listen to the movie soundtrack. I have changed the batteries. Is there a manual way to activate the headsets. Can I replace the remote. This is making road trips a mind-numbing experience.

Dodge Caravan 2002 transmission problem?

alliston123 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:55:08 GMT

2002 Dodge Caravan -when slowing down 30-40kms get a loud thump maybe from trany -could it be the the valves for power down or a torque convertor going?
At first I thought it was brakes but it does it when brakes not applied just slowing down
Anyone have this problem? Or know what else to look for?
thanks

We own a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. When you turn the windshield wipers on, they don't want to shut off,

Gabby49 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:31:42 GMT

The windshield wipers go even after you shut them off and don't shut off until they want to. They stop where ever they feel like it on the windshield. Please let me know what this can be. I am blind in my right eye and need all the help I can get seeing. When it is raining it is hard enough to see as it is, without this problem. I know about the Rainex idea. I told my daughter about that when her motor went out on her 1995 Buick. Please help me. Going nuts in Ohio.

Hesitation on my 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan.

gregorydavid — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:18:33 GMT

Our 19991 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.3 engine has 141,000 miles. We bought it in 2001 with 106,000 miles and had the trans rebuilt at about 115,000 miles. We've never had any problems and it runs super around town in day to day city driving. The problem I'm having now is is after its been driven on the highway for 5 or 10 minutes it starts hesitating and backfiring and although it doesn't stall it wont go over 30/40 mph. If you pull off the road and let the van idle for 2 or 3 minutes then shut the engine off and start it up it runs perfect. Now with that being said it may run for a half hour or 5 minutes then may start bucking and hesitating again. There are no codes showing in the ECM either.As far as maintenance goes the plugs are almost new and we just changed the "Fuel Pressure Regulator" and fuel filter. Now I thought maybe fuel pump but when fuel pump goes ,it goes and its done. Any thoughts on what it could be?

I need detailed instuctions on how to install new rear brake disc pads on a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 (tool sizes).

ijkhanman — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:50:17 GMT

I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan doing 80000 miles and the rear disc pads are very low ,I would like to know what steps,tools and there sizes to use. I took the wheel out once and looked at the setup already,I'm going to try this on my own..(save money).

Got a Dodge Grand Caravan 98. When I start the car, the wipers starts with it even though the wiper switch is off.

kovi32 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:37:25 GMT

when i turn on the ignition switch the wipers starts too and they wont stop until i turn off the car completely....whats causing this, already change the whole wiper and signal lever switch......

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. Rear wiper and fluid works ok, front wiper works but fluid does not squirt.

JimmyRay — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:32 GMT

Used small wire to clean out nozzles, fluid dispenser appears to be located underneath big plastic box. Found splice in what I think to be
1/4" hose going up through under left side to 2 fluid dispensers in hood, split apart and tried to pump fluid to front , but no fluid came out.

Why does transmission shift down when going down hill? Dodge Grand Caravan.

smitty37 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:50:53 GMT

Have '02 Dodge Grand Caravan. Transmission failed and replaced by Dodge dealer at 60K miles. New transmission shifts down when going down hill as if to help cruise control control speed. Is this right? Have asked Dodge for answer but they have not answered.

Why does my 98 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission stick in kick-down gear going up mountain inclines?

rvantuinen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:43:56 GMT

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.8 V6, Auto, FWD, 95k. Going up into mountains. Trans stuck in kick down gear. Drove for miles before I could pull off. Let it cool down and started up again. The engine temp gauge was warmer than normal, but not hot. It then did the same thing. In town, highway, accelerating otherwise, the trans does just fine. Fluid/filter service a couple of times through the 95k miles

I need a repair manual for a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. Speakers cut out.

ftipton — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:48:01 GMT

I have a 2000 dodge grand caravan and when i turn the volume up the speakers cut out. is there any way to fix this?

What is involved in changing a cpu on a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8 engine?

bobobad — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:44:52 GMT

I need to change the computer on a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan but never changed one before. Car is unable to be inspected in NY because of some trouble reading it. Been told it was the cpu

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan temp guage runs about 45%. When idle heater blows cold air. When rpm increases so does heat. Help.

muppetman — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:24:13 GMT

as in description: engine coolant is full

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan using external speaker for DVD?

jhdoublin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:26:32 GMT

I have 2008 Grand Caravan SXT with 2 dvd players in back. My son won't wear the headphones, so I wanted to know if I can plug an external speaker into the Aux jack in the back to he can listen to his dvd while I am listening to the radio in the front?

Also, I have rear camera-but no navigation, or bluetooth- would the allgig work to make the dvd stay on during drive for the front seat?

2004 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problem.

redhotcentral — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:36:04 GMT

Does not go into reverse when shifting from park. But does if shift to drive then back to reverse. Was also not shifting past 3rd gear but I replaced the OSS and I think that fixed that problem. Speedometer goes up to 60mph and jumps back and forth when selecting gears.

I pulled the following codes
P0700 Trans Control Sys Malfunction
P1794 Manufacturer Control Transmission
P0720 Output speed sensor circuit Malfunction

I replaced the OSS hoping that would solve my problem but it only fixed the auto shifting while driving. When I pulled the old OSS out it had a few metal shavings on the magnetic part. I think the failure of the old one was due to the build up of shavings. Any input on what else might be wrong? Should I try replacing the Trans Control?

Thanks

My 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan makes a grinding sound at startup. What could be the problem?

arenee1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:53:51 GMT

I've owned this van for slightly over a year and it has 106,000 mi. on it. My starter does not make any noises..the sound is coming from my engine.

Where do I find the transmission ground strap on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 FWD?

rvantuinen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:23:58 GMT

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.8 FWD, auto 95k miles. Where do I locate the trans ground strap?

How do I get the headphones to work in a Dodge Grand Caravan?

halldad210 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:39:18 GMT

This is for a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan with factory dvd. The head phones are wireless. The only have an on/off button and volume control. They look different than the ones pictured in the owner's manual so maybe they are not the stock headphones (I just purchased the vehicle used). Plus the ones in the the owner's manual have a scan button. I put fresh batteries in them, and you can hear a little pop in the speakers when you first turn them on, but nothing else.