20 Most Recent 1985 Dodge Caravan Questions & Answers

hi no it does not have a reset button first check if the fuel pump is activating when you try to start if not check fuses and relay you will find them under the hood in the fuse box and if the pump is activating check for fuel pressure and check for pulse in the injectors good luck

recheck wiring on radio

Could be one of the following no power coming into the coil or no signal from crank sensor. The vehicle I just got done working on is a 97 caravan with no spark because of no signal from crank sensor

I'd check to see if the catalytic converter is clogged. It can definitely cause those symptoms and it's pretty old if it has never been changed! You would have to take it to a shop to have it tested though because it isn't easily done without special equipment.

IF YOU FAULT IN THE HALL EFFECT SENSOR YOU HAVE TO REPLACE WHOLE UNIT CANT BUY INDIVIDUAL PARTS TO REPLACE.IF SHUTTER BLADES BOTTOM PART OF THE SENSOR DAMAGE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE WHOLE UNIT

The belt needs to be tightened. Or it could be the water-pump bearing. Hope this helps!

Needs new PCM "Brain"
You can buy a refurbished one.
Google Refurbished PCM and look for company located in Florida -- this was the problem I had with 99 Durango and the fix was easy and cheap < $300.00. I found my answer at AutoBeef.com after someone left me this clue -- I'm so glad to know this!!

it could be a bad water pump or you dont haveenoughantifreeze in the radiator

It will bolt up fine, but the 89 lebaron trans is likely to take a different shifter plane setup and the axle splines will be different, unless the van is a late 85 and has the bigger axles from a 86. The most common tranny for the van would be an A520 and the lebaron would be a A555 or A523. There is a tag on the bellhousing of each trans that will have these or similar numbers on it.

P0340 DODGE - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1Possible causes- Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted - Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection - Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor - Faulty starter motor - Starting system circuit - Dead (Weak) battery Tech notes Sometimes and in some models, low battery voltage or a weak starter can can trigger a Camshaft Position Sensor code, also a loose worn cam belt can cause this code. Has the belt ever been replaced?.

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This is for 201 cubic inch--3.3L engine--engine code R. 1st step 45 ft lbs 2nd step 65 ft lbs 3rd step 65 ft lbs 4th step do not use torque wrench but turn 90 degrees Bolt torque after 90 degree turn should be over 90 ft lbs, if not replace bolt.

This explains. You need to reset the security system. https://www.fixya.com/cars/r29912554-changing_battery_not_create_problems ..

The manual will tell you what it means. You can download one at Dodge.com/ownersmanual. Look on the door tag to see where it was manufactured. Get the appropriate one. Canada has different lights than the USA.

That is going to be a wiring fault between your seat belt latch and the body control module or a defective seat belt latch.

It depends on the plug. The OEM Bosch is pre-gapped. All others are 0.050 (50 thou) or 1.3mm. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2003,caravan,3.3l+v6,1432885,ignition,spark+plug,7212 https://www.google.com/search?q=+Dodge+Caravan+3.3+liter+V6+Spark+plug+gap ..

the ground wire will be attached to the frame normally on the passenger side inner rail it looks like a flat wire abiut 1 inch wide right under the passenger seat on the rail

Rod and main bearing torque specs 3.3l dodge