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Engine turns over but stops running. Looked on internet and other people have the same problem. One guy checked the ground wires, and cleaned them, and said that it is running good. I have a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.3 engine. Started doing it alittle now it won't stay running at all. Should Dodge recall this problem? How can I fix this? Is there a way to get a wiring diagram of the ground wires? Afraid to take it to a dealer, might end up a big bill. Thank you.

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Hello Alkodiak167,

There are always great reasons NOT to take your car to a DEALER... ESPECIALLY after 20 years
(of faithful service)... I think DEALERS HATE old cars.

AFTER 10 YEARS... Dealers (in my opinion) comic book
approach... doesn't help a real mechanical issue...

As to running around an CLEANING GROUND connections:
Wouldn't that be WONDERFUL...

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Registration is required... as these are real drawings.

If you want to save money... and time... check around
for a FREE DIAGNOSTIC reads... Muffler-shops,
service station and AUTO-PARTS houses (AUTOZONE?).

Keep in mind... If your OXYGEN SENSORS are
REPORTING any issues... NEW OXYGENS SENSORS
will likely ALSO report the same trouble(s).

Vague GENERALITIES to follow:
Engines are all about fire & fuel... and

ARM YOURSELF with a few facts... stabbing at
solutions (while typically cheaper than going to a DEALER)
spends bountiful time and money... usually wasting a lot of good OXYGEN SENSORS in the process...

When you see OXYGEN SENSORS in the diagnostic results... Look for a clogged exhaust (muffler and/or catalytic converter).

You can trouble shoot the OLD FASHIONED way... pressure check, finally toss in a few filters... BUT WHY do you WANT
TO INGORE a perfectly good ON-BOARD-DIAGNOSTIC
system...??

First suggested stab (in the dark)
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: 1997 Caravan Airbag like comes on intermittently.

ok, if the airbag light is on, there is a fault with the unit, your concerns are valid, if it has a faulty sensor the airbag MAY fire for no reason or not fire when you actually need it. if it has a recall on it, take it to the dealer so they can rectify the fault.

Recalls are a warranty repair from the manufacturer if they try to charge you scream the joint down

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Ronnie Wilson

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2009

SOURCE: need wireing diagram for 2002 dodge grand caravan

------>>>FRONT>>>>of Van >>>>

______________________________
#5 cyl #6 cyl

#3 cyl #4 cyl

#1 cyl #2 cyl
______________________________
_________________
I COIL BLOCK I
I I
I #3 #1 #5 I
I I
I I Firing Order Is
I I 1 2 3 4 5 6
I #6 #4 #2 I
I _______________I_

the Wires Go Accordingly to prospective Terminals, So Sorry Unable to Send Pics through FixYa, A Formating Problem Exists
and they show on my end but not on your end this is TRUE and CORRECT To The BOOK other than the Lines from Coil to Spark Plug ENDS at CYLINDERS. Please dont Forget to RATE Me
Thank You And Happy Motoring!!



emissionwiz

Marvin

  • 85242 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 dodge caravan, 3.3 engine, runs rough sometimes

the 1st thing to do is go to any Kragen or Autozone parts store and have them run a trouble code test for the reason the light is on, it is free, then post that code back here.

Anonymous

  • 132 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 28, 2009

SOURCE: '99 dodge grand caravan, 3.3ltr, battery light

you should have 14.5 +/- with the AC on you might have a week regulator or week brushes in the Altenator . but not enough at this time to cause a no start . but do have the alt tested (Load tested) at a parts store .

moe1986

moe mohammed

  • 32 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 09, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 dodge grand caravan gauge cluster doesn't

you may have to replace the gauge cluster or have it repaired

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