1999 Dodge Caravan - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Question edited for clarity and spelling. Question moved to model category. It is a known issue.

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.

Could be power fluctuations to the fuel gauge sending unit, a bad sending unit or a bad gauge. The sending unit would be the most likely cause.

short in wires or breaker going bad or just loose or bare wires...maybe shorts out when raining ?

Sounds like a switch issue but also had some fan relay issues

P1782 DODGE - 2/4-OD Pressure Switch Circuit Possible causes of this code are: - Low transmission fluid level (check level hot transmission only)
- Dirty transmission fluid (has transmission been serivced at least every 60,000 miles, fluid and new filter?)
- Faulty 2/4-OD Pressure Switch
- 2/4-OD Pressure switch poor electrical connection
- 2/4-OD Pressure switch circuit is open or shorted
P1782 DODGE Description The pressure 2/4-OD Pressure Switch is part of the pressure switch of the transmission. The pressure switch are located in the solenoid assembly. The switch provide input information to the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The switch will inform to the TCM is pressure exist in a specified hydraulic circuit. the TCM uses this information to verified that the solenoids are working or not.

The Air-conditioning needs to be re-gassed. Take the car to an Auto Mechanic to get the Air-Conditioning re-gassed. They might also need to check it for leaks to make sure the gas stays in.

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.

bad seatbelt connection

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

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 .

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

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

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.

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

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.

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