20 Most Recent 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan Questions & Answers

Belts stretch from new. Try to tighten them again. Hopefully the are not glazed or this may stay with you.

check manual shift linkage look for loose or damage linkage causing transmission jump out of gear from neutral into drive.

This is the factory specs and procedure.......

Tighten hub nut to 20-27 ft-lbs/27-34 Nm while
rotating wheel. Back off and finger tighten. Install
cotter pin.

We usually tighten as the specs say, back it off, and then finger tight and round to the next position that the cotter key can be installed.

The reason I add this step here is because you need to have some pre-load on the bearings. If you loosen the nut and then finger tighten the nut and can't get the cotter pin in, then sometimes folks will "back" the nut up (loosen) until the key can be installed. It is best to go the other way and slightly tighten to the next position that would allow the insertion of the cotter pin.

where the axle enters the trans put a pry bar between and pry it should pop loose

you will need to remove the plastic cover from the front of the motor to see if any og the timing belt tensioners are bad or if the water pump is going bad I would purchase a book from auto parts store to get step by step procedure.I hope this helps. Please leave comment.

could be some bad bushings on front end have them fixed first before getting aligned

Look behind front wheel for rod that attaches to spindle/knuckle, and moves your wheel back & forth from steering rack. The tie rod (outer) is the piece attached on the end, that is threaded on that rod, and attaches to the spindle/knuckle, behind the wheel. Grab your tire and try to wiggle it hard from side to side. (hands at 3 & 9 o'clock ) Push with one hand while pulling with the other. If there is slop, or play, you have probably got a bad tie rod end, which you can observe it move by looking at where it attaches, while someone else wiggles it. Maybe this picture will help you I.D. it.

idle adjustment located on carb, is this a new problem? may not be throttle position or idle eroor

BELT INTACT?CHECK FOR LEAKS..P/S PUMP HOUSING MAY BE RUSTED OUT..STEERING RACK OR LINES MAY BE LEAKING..PUMP MAY HAVE QUIT PUMPING DUE TO LOW FLUID DAMAGING PUMP..I WOULD CHECK FOR LEAKS FIRST

not unless u requested it, understand that once a wear pattern is started like this starts it will continue, but i will say they should have asked if u wanted the tires rotated, I would complain, they will most likely do it for free, but remember be nice but be firm about the issue...

hmm, sounds like to me maybe a belt isn't tight enough or you got some anitfreeze on belt and it's slipping. make sure belts are tight, then if that's not working, try spraying some carb cleaner on the belts as the car runs.

check the front engine mount. it is probably worn.
have someone shift from reverse to drive to reverse to drive while holding their foot on the brake. if the mount is bad the engine will rock back and forth as the gears are shifted. i have a 1988 caravan and it is just a few bolts to replace it. the mount i bought last week cost $17

Question edited to add maker. Question moved from Spanish car company Seat, pronounced 'See-At' Latch problems are know on this model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2cDcrfW2b8

should be under warrenty take it to the dealer

There could be several reasons why your 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan sliding door is not latching properly. Here are some possible causes:

1. Obstruction in the Door Track: Check the door track for any debris, dirt, or foreign objects that may be blocking the door from closing fully. Clean the track and remove any obstructions.
2. Broken or Misaligned Door Hinges: If the door hinges are damaged or misaligned, the door may not close properly. Inspect the hinges for any signs of damage or wear and replace them if necessary.
3. Damaged Latch or Actuator: The latch or actuator that holds the door in place may be damaged or malfunctioning, preventing the door from closing properly. Inspect the latch and actuator for any signs of damage and replace them if necessary.
4. Dead Battery: If the battery in your Dodge Grand Caravan is weak or dead, the electronic functions of the sliding door may not work properly. Check the battery and replace it if necessary.
5. Faulty Door Control Module: The sliding door may be controlled by a door control module, which may be faulty or damaged. Have the control module tested and replaced if necessary.

In any case, it's recommended that you take your vehicle to a certified mechanic or dealership to diagnose and fix the issue, especially if you are unable to get the door closed manually.

limited info generic answer check for correctly installed --out of adjustment --needs bleeding

fails ON BLOWER HIGH? No year car told so answers are generic.) answer for blower dead on high and silent,. too, well that is easy, in order of easy to find or fix or common or test.

1. fuse blown blower.
2. blower motor bad. (12vdc there blower is bad) or?
3. blower jammed, some cars mice can get here and nest . or insects.
4. blower controller dead.
5. if blower fails only below HIGH the resistor block is bad.

tests are easy, but need a voltmeter to avoid GUE$$ing. no year car told not told if controls are marked, DEGREES TEMP.> (called climate controls) the manual controls not temp number just cool to hot.

engine starts and runs and drives and is OK??????????all else works? head lamps work key off and on?, parking lamps 4corners, TURN sigs,brake lamps , wipers, best it tell what works and does not work on any electrical fail post, scan the car is first if fuses test good;.PCI to voltmeter cluster is PCI data.PRNDL cluster status is PCI data even the radio is PCI connected so if wired wrong OOPS> PCI dies.rtmread the service manual see all wiring there.https://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.aspFUSES ARE FIRST, <<< repeat 3 times.fuse 14,19,20,24 , BCM has 4.14 is BCM memory fues, IOD.

Jim Workman The most likely reason would be loose or broken exhaust mountings. This question you resurrected is from 2014!