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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan AWD - Page 2 Questions & Answers
Grand caravan problems
I'm assuming fuses are all checked and good. Even though your grammar and spelling isn't. To me, it sounds like a voltage regulator... Or very possibly a short circuit in the ignition circuit. I'd check voltages from the alternator while the car is running. Then check voltages on the dashboard (center console controls should be easy to get to, the bezel just pops off after two screws at the bottom are removed). If the alternator voltage is good (12.5-15V is my guess), but the dashboard gets much less, then the voltage regulator may be having an issue. I'm not sure if that's an independent part or part of the ECM (the computer). If the dashboard gets nothing, I'm betting a short circuit on the alternator current... Check wiring at pinch points under the hood.
Reverse light switch
Hi Joe,
I found this information from Vince in another site, I hope helps you to find the problem. This information is for a 1997 Dodge Caravan, should be very similar to your 2003 minivan.
The back up light switch is on the side of the transmission by the transmission fluid cooler lines.
REMOVAL
Unscrew switch from transaxle case allowing fluid to drain into a container. Move selector lever to PARK, then to NEUTRAL position, and inspect to see the switch operating lever fingers are centered in switch opening.
INSTALLATION:
- Screw the switch with a new seal into transaxle case and tighten to 24 foot lbs. Retest switch with the test lamp.
- Add fluid to transaxle to bring up to proper level.
- The back-up lamp switch circuit is through the two outside terminals of the three terminal switch.
- To test switch, remove wiring connector from switch and test for continuity between the two outside pins.
- Continuity should exist only with transaxle in REVERSE position.
- No continuity should exist from either pin to the case.
I hope this helps. Good look!
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