Anyone have the fix for this issue? I have an 08 Grand Caravan that when I turn on sporadically and intermittently my windshield wipers started moving back and forth when they where off, all the dash indicator lights kept flashing off and on and the gauges kept going off or jumping back and forth. I can't open/close windows or lock/unlock doors from driver's side door controls and the car chime noise keeps going off like I just put in the key. This problem continues as long as the car is being operated and does not stop at all even when driving, It occurred about every other day for a few weeks but now is going on all the time and happens about every 10-40 seconds. I read that someone else was able to remove the drivers' side door fuse to get rid of the nuisance symptoms. I did this and it stopped the symptoms, but that isn't the final fix obviously. I hope that someone may know what the "fix is" for this issue as it seems to be similar to the Power Control Module (PCM) type of issues that Dodge has had in the past. I may need to get it replaced or perhaps reflashed. Not sure if that is the fix or if someone else has had this problem and had a solution that I can try before going that seemingly expensive route.
Hi, I also have a Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 with similar problems. The
windshield wipers would come on for no reason, A/C would cut off and not
come back on, none of the controls would work from the drivers side
door panel, "dinging" noise would come on intermittent, headlights would
flash like they had a mind of their own, dashboard would light up
erracticly, etc.
After much searching on the internet, this seems to
be not so uncommon. I brought it in to the dodge dealer where I
purchased the vehicle and about $300 and 3 hours later the tech FINALLY
found the problem! Most of the wiring from the door panel back to the
body are "stranded" wires. These wires are made to be bent, time and
time again, as the drivers door is the most used. But there is a control
module that is also located inside the drivers door and it uses a
"twisted pair" of really small gauge SOLID wire (that goes back to the
onboard computer). If any of you out there have ever used Ethernet wire
you know exactly what I am talking about. These are the same wires down
to the color coding! Guess what happens when you bend a very small
diameter wire over and over and over again? One of the small wires broke
inside the rubber boot between the door and body. The tech told me what
he found and spliced the wires with a 50 cent connector. The guy was
honest and "kudos" to Salsbury Dodge in Baton Rouge. In my opinion this
should have been covered under the warranty because it was clearly a
defect in material and WORKMANSHIP (not to mention just a really DUMB
idea from the designers at Dodge). This $300 fix lasted about 1 1/2
years and the problem came back. This time I fixed it myself with a new
connector and a multimeter. Put the leads of the meter on both ends of
the suspect wire and check for continuity. You will find that one of the
twisted pair will have a break inside the insulation. Cut out the break
and splice with an inline connector and wrap with a small amount of
electrical tape. For my car the break was inside the rubber boot. If you
are not comfortable with taking your door apart, bring it to an honest
mechanic and he should have you in and out in about 3 hours (and
hopefully a LOT less than 300 bucks). Hopes this helps.
See www.carcomplaints.com He Did Not Fix It He is Dishonest,The Problem would not have come back so quickly.The Computer would have Shown a Short in a Wire,The Real Problem is this the TIPM-FuseBox. Class Action Lawsuit For Chrysler TIPM - if you are experiencing a faulty TIPM issue with your dodge ( mine is a 2008 Chrysler dodge caravan) with the horn honking, windshield wipers and wiper fluid going off, rear wipers, flashers going and ignition stalling WHILE DRIVING, this is where I found to complain and inquire about the lawsuit. Email Girard Gibbs LLP at [email protected]
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Gran... See For Yoursel
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This is due to a fualt in the BCM (body control module) not the PCM
All of these Problems with Strange Dash Lights blinking and everything Else with the cars electrical power. Can Only Be Either the Computer Body Modula CBM or Fusebox, TIPM is Faulty.Because the Manufacture put Refurbished Boxes In the New Car and Trucks.
Here at south Jersey auto body we fix this issue .phone number is (609)-965-7850.I just fixed my 2009 grand caravan. I sodered new wire in so it doesn't happen again. And srunk wrapped the wires.call us we will fix it.
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Is the BCM Fault only corrected at the dealer or is there something I can do?
Alas the BCM must be programmed with a dealer scan tool for your Vans unique accessory package and to enable the secuirty system, so you can't just plug one in, if you did you would need to have the van towed tot he dealer for a no start.
You Need a New Fuse Box See www.carcomplats.com The Manufacture Put Refurbished Fuse Boxes in New Cars and Trucks all most every Make and Model I Have a Grand Caravan SE,With the Same Problem.
Make sure it is not the Computer or as Simple as the Battery Connection Lose or Broken Post on Battery.
This Problem Happens Right After They Do a Recallhttps://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Grand_Caravan/2008/electrical/TIPM_faulty
All of these Problems with Strange Dash Lights blinking and everything Else with the cars electrical power. Can Only Be Either the Computer Body Modula CBM or Fusebox, TIPM is Faulty.Because the Manufacture put Refurbished Boxes In the New Car and Trucks.
Class Action Lawsuit For Chrysler TIPM - if you are experiencing a faulty TIPM issue with your dodge ( mine is a 2008 Chrysler dodge caravan) with the horn honking, windshield wipers and wiper fluid going off, rear wipers, flashers going and ignition stalling WHILE DRIVING, this is where I found to complain and inquire about the lawsuit. Email Girard Gibbs LLP at [email protected]
Me too. 2008 T&C. Horn honking, windshield wipers and wiper fluid going off, rear wipers, flashers going and ignition stalling WHILE DRIVING!!
I had the same problem with my 2008 Chrysler TC driving to work today, but at least it didn't stall.
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