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2006 dodge grand caravan. will not start or even crank. Turning key gives no sound at all. battery has been charged and even replaced with no change. believe key was left on all night and might have been left on during charging. dash lights do go on.
Re: 2006 dodge grand caravan. will not start or even...
Bring the new battery back to where you bought it and have them check it. Check that the neutral wire (black) is secure to the engine frame. Also check that the wire ends are clean before reconnecting.
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It takes a lot more power to crank the engine than it does to run the headlights, so it's still possible that the battery is discharged. I might try giving it a boost from another vehicle with booster cables before doing anything else. When you do a boost, it's very important to do it the right way (there should be instructions in your owners' manual if you're unfamiliar with the process).
possible battery issue or worse try to get a boost if that works replace battery if not get your charging system checked if still not solved then it is a fuel related issue but sounds like your battery
This sounds like the key fob is faulty, you will have to take the vehicle to the dealer and have them verify the key fob is faulty, then you can get another key fob programmed for your vehicle, hope this helps
It sounds like you battery is just about run down. If the dash lights nearly die when you turn the key to start, the battery is definitely suspect. Have the acid SG checked and get the battery charged. If it does not hold the charge, the battery must be replaced.
I have a similar problem. Do you also notice the gauges on the instrument panel going out from time to time? (Have to slap the dashboard.) I have been told the start problem is related to a problem with the instrument panel (a control unit contained therein). I have found at times turning the key to the ON position for a few seconds (odometer lights stabilize) before moving to the START position sometimes helps.
Unfortunately, replacing the instrument cluster/control unit can cost up to $600-700. I am not a mechanic, but have inquired about this for my own Caravan. Good luck.
My 2003 dodge caravan would not start after driving about 1/2 hour. I stopped for coffee and when got back in to start it started I switched gears and it stalled. I tried to start again switched gears then it started but only for 2 sec. No clicking, no cranking sound just would not start but battery functions were great. Spent 2 days with a mechanic who could not resolve so sent to Dodge. After a day of putting wires back and checking out the problem they said it was the computer. Said that it was bad and could be replaced at no charge due to malfunction. Yes, it worked fine afterwards no more problems. They also said that some of the computers are found to be defective like this one so I hope this helps you in the right choice to have the dealer check it out if you are unable to get a computer reading and there is no obvious short in the system. Free sounded very good but as you know there is no such thing as really free as they got me for other things $350 worth. ouch!
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