20 Most Recent 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Dont go to the dealer just yet. Some of these key fob batteries are charged while you are driving your vehicle with the key in the ignition. I recommend you change the batteries one more time, this time around disassemble the key as best you can without damaging it and clean it very well. Pay special attention to any metal contacts and be sure to slide out the valet key (if applicable) and clean it very well also. Di-electric grease will ensure good continuity on metal contacts internal to the key. It seems as though your problem is internal to the key. It also seems like this should be a relatively quick fix. Also, The tipm and ecu are known to fail on this vehicle, just throwing that out there if you have issues down the road. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist any further. Regards, -Tim AutoEcu1 800-921-9060

I'm just adding to the first answer, which helped us a lot. We had to remove the airbag module to get to the clockspring as it was bad. My ABS lights were on. If the warning lights of the car with squiggly lines and EPS lights were on, my car ran fine. When the lights went off, the ABS brake pumping action would go off while driving. The lights would eventually come back on within 5 or 10 minutes of driving. I drove without issue with the lights on for months, I think a year. The problem was when the lights started to go off. To remove the airbag with the notches in 2, 10 & 6 o'clock, you need to have those holes at 12 o'clock, it makes it a lot easier to get out. Also, you need to remove the cruise control gear from wheel before pulling it off. We used a Steering Wheel Puller that we got from O'Reilly. My husband said we need L hooks to get our specific steering wheel off. We had a steering wheel puller, but not with L hooks, and he couldn't get it off. He went to a few stores, and they did not have the L puller one. O'Reilly did. I had to buy it for $15, they did not rent that specific puller out. Also when getting the clockspring itself off, you need to adjust the steering wheel height up and down to get to the 3 screws that hold it. It will make the job a lot easier. Getting everything back on was easier than getting off. Getting the steering wheel cover over the wheel adjuster was the most challenging part. Everything just snapped and screwed into place. Honestly, if it had been up to me, I would have paid the stealership to fix this problem. Like the mechanic said, the dangers of dealing with an airbag are best left to the professionals. My husband has been working on cars for years, and he is very meticulous, and he had faith in his ability to fix this, which he did. The savings of $500 may not be worth the risk of injury, so proceed with caution.

Security Alert:

If the symbol lights momentarily it may mean that the ignition switch is locked and will need the proper transponder-equipped key to re-start. If the symbol is visible when the vehicle is on, then it typically indicates a malfunction in the security system.

My 2008 dodge grand caravan does the same thing. I can unlock my doors and the clicking from the dashboard will start. I turn van on . (Engine is running) and nose gets louder and faster. It's almost like the shift lock is spazzing.out. I put.my hand on dash next to gear shifter and I can feel vibration from where noise is coming from. Also when I turn van off and get out if van. The noise of clicking keeps going. But than stops afterwhile..does.any dodge mechanic know what this is.?

Hi, these systems are all linked together. Most commonly, one of the wheel speed sensors is not reading or is reading incorrectly. This can also occur on slippery surfaces where one or more wheel slides enough to cause the sensor to drop the signal, but not enough to meet criteria for an abs or esp episode. If the light comes back every time you turn on the ignition, there is a deeper problem.
The system has detected a fault in the electronic stability program - brake assist system. You have an electrical connection at the rear wheels secured to the inside of the brake area and are viewable from under the vehicle. It is a small wire harness running to each wheel. Grab the connector and wiggle it around, and make sure they are tight. Due to the connector being mounted low to the ground, sometimes they become dirty or corroded, not making contact. Do this on both sides and see if the lights turn off.

If the light does not turn off, you have to replace dynamics sensor, which is mounted UNDERNEATH the center console in the car. There is a "lost communication to dynamics sensor" and "low voltage to dynamics sensor supply"..

MAKE SURE GEAR SHIFTER LOCKS INTO PARK POSITION. THERE WILL BE A SOUND LIKE A CLICK, WHEN IT IS DONE CORRECTLY. THIS HELPED OUT ON MY CARAVAN.

over voltage is the main reason for this problem. Run the fault codes to check for sensor failure. Remember that coils operate on a pulse and the current used is kept low but if you leave the ignition on ( run the radio-fan,lights etc with out the engine running then the current will overheat the coils/packs.

I just fixed mine this weekend and ran into the same problems with the dealership. Plus, there are TWO plastic "Y" connectors and each of those assemblies would have to be purchased...installed etc. Dealership will NOT sell the individual plastic part without all the extra stuff that doesn't need replacing. So...I built my own. By replacing the plastic "Y" pieces with brass "T" and short pipes. And putting new hose, I replaced both assemblies. I make a procedure document (pdf) but I'm not sure how to post that. I'd attach some pictures...but would be too small to get the gist. :( Hopefully I find a way to attach/share a document.

Your key can only be programed at the dealer. They have to use a scan tool and a unique id code that they get from the factory. It is done this way to help insure that the vehicle is less likely to be stolden.

A/C LOW SERVICE PORT IN FRONT BY COMPRESSOR AND HIGH SIDE IS IN BACK TOWARDS FIREWALL

FRONT NEAR COMPRESSOR

Check fluid level in transmission and shift linkage if all is good it has internal transmission problems.

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I would pressure the system. And then check around the lower intake.

It is safe to drive. You need a scan tool to get a code out of it. Could be as simple as a wheel speed sensor going bad. All of these lights will work together normally. The traction control uses the ABS to gain traction, and the Brake Assist System is part of the stability control. Also uses the ABS.

Your best bet is to get a Haynes repair manual for that car. There are step by step instructions for the removal of the starter. Regards, Dennis

sensor is near the upper radiator hose connection at the thermostat You need a 19 MM deep well socket. have a new one in your hand so you know what it looks like.

When your cylinder head was removed . Did your inspect the exhaust valves for scoring of valve guides and stems. Causing the valve hang up . This is one cause for misfire condition

You have internal engine issues,like a head gasket leak

Had same problem with a Dodge Ram, checked all my grounds they were good still clean and retightened them to be sure put that was a waste of time, it wasn\'t the problem, I had intermittent starting problems and sometimes it would die, it would act like a dead battery, if it had problems starting it would spit and spatter as if it was off on the timing, it ended up being my PCM