Top 20 1999 Dodge Caravan Questions & Answers

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I don't know whether it will fit or not - just wanted to mention how two radiators that seem identical can have a completely different cooling capability due to the number and size of the tubes carrying the coolant through the centre of the core, also variable is the number of gills per inch. Even if two radiators will interchange from one type of vehicle to another and both have the same engine, a vehicle with a reduced airflow through the radiator due to body design could need a radiator with an extra row of tubes. Looking for interchangeability means looking very closely and preferably starting with a parts catalogue to check for identical part numbers... Make the wrong choice and there could be overheating problems next summer.

there is a size difference in the hoses.

bad seatbelt connection

in the power distribution center under the hood

Try locking the vehicle. Leave it for a little while, reopen and you may find the immobiliser has reset and the car will start. I suggested this to a Pagerro driver after his battery had gone flat and hey presto the car started first time.

Park lamp relay location under hood fuse box. Park lamp relay is controlled by the BCM - body control module .Fuse #22 40 amp powers park lamp relay .

Lifters are bad..I doubt if it is a rod.. that is why there are lifters to keep it quiet and prevent rod failure.

Look at the differential housing and you'll find a "T" with a flexible line going to that broken line above the tank. Cut and connect another a replacement line from front of tank around to the "T" and then bleed the rear brakes. The single line feeds both rear brakes from that "T" and there are no other lines connected to it. Done this way will keep you from having to drop the fuel tank to get to the line to replace it.

Could be the heater core leaking. try bypassing the core. See middle of page at link below. Do It Yourself Diagnosis and Repair

Here is some info. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-caravan/231988-97-grand-se-3-3-prndl-neutral-switch.html

Probably need to have the PCM - engine computer programmed for your vehicle . Dealer or a mobile tech .

Here is a link to the wiring diagrams, it is free. http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html

It is under the dash on the drivers side, right of the steering column. Dee diagram below and connector photo. Both drawings are of the actual Van.

The PCM /ECM won't energize the fuel pump relay while cranking the the engine ,unless it get's rpm signal from the crank sensor . Is there spark at the plug wires ?

Try disconnecting the negative battery cable for 3 minutes to correct this.

-Sound like the motor seize (Stuck) -Have a good mechanic to look for you. Good luck Mai

Clockspring behind the steering wheel is bad. Take to your local dodge dealer and ask them to perform the B-24 recall. They will replace Clockspring free of charge

Hook it up to a code reader, record the codes, check the work shop manual as to repair the recorded codes, do the repairs , cancel the codes, test drive to make sure the do not come back, if they do the fault in not fixed.

Three places they use to hide them. On the front of the fuse panel, on the back of the fuse panel and hanging off the steering column under the dash, close to the firewall. I don't know the year they started, but the hazard switch has the flasher built into it.