http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin en Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:34:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971217&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:32:36 GMT 2001 T&C EX 3.8: 108,000 miles, started running very rough at all RPMs, nearly stalling at idle - threw a P0172, system too rich.
- Cleaned intake, checked vacuum hoses, sprayed brake cleaner looking for leaks, it seemed to accelerate slightly while spraying at the connection of the pipe from the EGR to the Manifold; repaired the gasket; resolved.
- Manual/visually check wiring.
- (O2 sensor (forward) replaced at 100,000)
- Disconnected negative battery terminal for an hour to clear PCM history.
- Now it throws a P0108, Map Sensor, and after warming up, it would not want to idle less than 1800, all while still running rough.
- In addition, at times it would run perfectly for 5-10 miles, then suddenly stutter for no apparent reason.
- Also, under full acceleration, it would hit 4500rpm & then roll back and cycle rapidly between 3500 & 4500.

Replaced the MAP sensor (I'm a DIYer, even though I know swapping parts just because for a code doesn't necessarily mean the part is bad)
- Helped the idle rpm problem, and thought everything was resolved, except everytime I clear the P0108 code with my OBDII reader, it starts running again, throws the code, and on the next re-start it would settle back down again and run pretty good. Why would clearing the code somehow make it take a step backwards?
- Now on the next 10mi jaunt just when I think everything is running well (even though the CEL is still on) it starts stuttering again at about 60mph. It won't stutter if accelerated firmly, but if accelerating slightly or decellerating slightly, it stutters badly.

- Just for "fun", thinking perhaps the IAC is fouling and "spoiling" the vacuum (hence the P0108 Map Sensor code)?, I pulled the IAC & cleaned it; cleaned throttle intake while I was at it.
- On restart, the engine died at first, but then on second attempt (with a little gas), it held idle, and continued idling smooth. Could I have solved it by cleaning the IAC? (I thought).
- Erased the P0108 code with the OBDII reader.
- BAM, right back to where I started where it will not hold idle without throttling the accelerator.

Can't seem to get anywhere with clearing the code, and stopping the inconsistent rough running and stuttering. Ideas? ]]> Caravan/Voyager DoubleACL http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971217 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971184&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:56:04 GMT does anyone know where the tcm is on a 1997 caravan se 2.4 3 speed cause its not on the fender of either side does anyone know where the tcm is on a 1997 caravan se 2.4 3 speed cause its not on the fender of either side ]]> Caravan/Voyager doejomo http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971184 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971076&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:03:22 GMT Allright, i got this van with a blowed up 3.3 engine. Threw a rod but still ran. Sounded good other than the knock. Bought a junkyard engine with 100,000 K on it supposedly out of a 2001 town and country. It won't start. No codes. On initial cranking each time will fire the front plug a couple times then quit. A buddy connected his $12,000.00 snap on scanner to it and can make the pcm fire each coil pack, so I'm assuming communication between pcm and coil pack is good. The one thing that's goofy is that as the engine cranks, the scan tool shows the cam sensor and the crank sensor get out of sync. I'm assuming that's where the loss of spark is happening. I used the original flywheel, put in a new crank sensor and inspected the cam sensor( also the original one that came out of the running van). Checked all grounds. I'm pulling my hair out. Anybody got any ideas? ]]> Caravan/Voyager djc2222 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971076 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970970&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:06:15 GMT I'm planning on towing a trailer that is within the limits of my T&C specs from Michigan to Florida next year, and I'm aware of the tranny problems that the T&C has. What can I do between now and then to help stave off problems for the long haul. What about switching to a synthetic ATF like Amsoil? ]]> Caravan/Voyager icebox114 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970970 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970907&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:29:53 GMT my van hesitates during take off , i had napa auto put code reader on and they siad it is in the egr system somewhere can you help locate where my van hesitates during take off , i had napa auto put code reader on and they siad it is in the egr system somewhere can you help locate where ]]> Caravan/Voyager mcx73 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970907 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970892&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:02:03 GMT OK, I'm driving down the road and I notice the SEL, must have JUST come on. My guess is that it's the EGR code I got a few weeks ago. I continue driving no more than 1 minute and tranny acts like it's in neutral. I coast to a stop, shut the engine off then restart and it goes into gear like normal. I think, "OK, I'll 'Limp home'." But to my surprise the tranny shifts fine to all gears all the way home, up and down hills, but the SEL is still on. Once I get home I do the "Key Dance" and get 12, 45, 55. I don't know why I get 12, because the battery has not been disconnected, just drained a few weeks ago, but that should have been more than 50 cycles, as often as I drive this thing. 45 Translates to P0700, EATX Controller DTC Present. I know that 55 is end of codes.

Does anyone have any idea where I could begin? Tomorrow I'll borrow an OBDII reader to see if this can narrow things down a bit.

The van is a 97 GV, 3.3L

Thanks in advance. ]]> Caravan/Voyager Alphabravo http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970892 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970853&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:02 GMT hi, can somme bady give me plus of explication for this code ? and what can i fixed ? have a good day for every bady ! :naughty: hi,
can somme bady give me plus of explication for this code ?
and what can i fixed ?
have a good day for every bady !
:naughty: ]]> Caravan/Voyager chibani http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970853 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970773&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT 2006 grand caravan shift handle is very stiff when shifting. Feels like it's rubbing on something.

Is it okay to just spray some lube in the area or could I make matters worse? ]]> Caravan/Voyager BrianP http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970773 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970689&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:11 GMT Chrysler Town & country Mini Van is making a grinding/Growling noise in ther Front end It happens at different speeds low speeds betwee 5 to 20 mph. It is not a constant noise, it justs pops up , than go away . The only consistent thing we seem to to notice is that it happens towards the end of braking, not during the whole time we are appling the brakes.
i've had the brakes replace and rotar replace , don't know what it could be. ]]> Caravan/Voyager evenzant http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970689 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970548&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:49:01 GMT :banghead: I HAVE TRIED TO FIND THIS FUSE 10 TIMES...I HAVE REPLACED THE ONE UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DASH..NO GOOD WITH THAT...IS THERE ONE UNDER THE HOOD TOO..OR ONE THAT IS LABELED DIFFERENTLY THAT IS ACTUALLY CIGARETTE LIGHTER FUSE TOOO???THANK YOU ALL...UNCLE DARRYL:banghead::runaround::rofl: IS THERE A FUSIBLE LINK THAT I CANNOT FIND??? :banghead: I HAVE TRIED TO FIND THIS FUSE 10 TIMES...I HAVE REPLACED THE ONE UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DASH..NO GOOD WITH THAT...IS THERE ONE UNDER THE HOOD TOO..OR ONE THAT IS LABELED DIFFERENTLY THAT IS ACTUALLY CIGARETTE LIGHTER FUSE TOOO???THANK YOU ALL...UNCLE DARRYL:banghead::runaround::rofl: IS THERE A FUSIBLE LINK THAT I CANNOT FIND??? ]]> Caravan/Voyager uncledarryl http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970548 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970493&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:14:55 GMT I have a 1997 model caravan that will not start.

It doesn't have much gas in the tank. I added another gallon tonight and some "heet" to remove any moisture if it's causing it not to fire. I've already replaced the fuel filter and I put in a new fuel pump. I've charged the battery. It cranks, but the engine does not fire. Maybe I didn't put the fuel pump in right? If so, what are some common problems with putting fuel pumps in? This is my first time putting in a fuel pump and it seemed easy, but maybe I missed something.. ]]> Caravan/Voyager PBFreeland http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970493 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970452&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:32:49 GMT This is one conveluted problem and eventual fix for a PRNDL and odometer indication blanking problem on a 99 Caravan. The fascinating part is the source of the problem. At least initially you would never concider it. A great example of the headaches the CCD/PCI data bus can cause. http://www.trnw.net/tour-forum1.html This is one conveluted problem and eventual fix for a PRNDL and odometer indication blanking problem on a 99 Caravan. The fascinating part is the source of the problem. At least initially you would never concider it. A great example of the headaches the CCD/PCI data bus can cause. http://www.trnw.net/tour-forum1.html ]]> Caravan/Voyager RIP http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970452 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970370&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:33:58 GMT '96 Caravan with 3.3 and A604/41TE transmission and when I go to start, Key On, gear selector says I am in R (yes I hacve adjusted the cable). She starts in the R mode and then the seletor is blank (no little square around any gear modes) . After starting I have selector modes identified (the little select square) except P and N, I never have these identified by the little select square. I suspect the PRND3L switch but am not sure, any one want to comment? ]]> Caravan/Voyager Bear http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970370 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970360&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:32:19 GMT i have a 92 caravan when you tke off it shifts untill you get to 30 mph then down shifts to low and wont shift unless you shut the motor off then it starts all over i changed all the sensors and the filter:screwy: i have a 92 caravan when you tke off it shifts untill you get to 30 mph then down shifts to low and wont shift unless you shut the motor off then it starts all over i changed all the sensors and the filter:screwy: ]]> Caravan/Voyager dadof568 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970360 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970268&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:35:57 GMT I have a good friend that owns a 2002 dodge caravan. I know it has the 3.0 in it but not much else. Couple of weeks ago it started to run like crap, then it died on the side of the road and would not start. We replaced the wires and plugs ( they were toast ). I thought that was the problem. Nope, still no start. I loaned him my scanner and it pulled out three codes: P0108, P1297, and P0303. We know the P0303 is misfire, that was probably due to the wires and plugs. One was for the MAP sensor, so we replaced it. After that it started up, but still runs like crap. He does have enough money to start replacing parts and I have no idea were to start. If anyone can help. I have a good friend that owns a 2002 dodge caravan. I know it has the 3.0 in it but not much else. Couple of weeks ago it started to run like crap, then it died on the side of the road and would not start. We replaced the wires and plugs ( they were toast ). I thought that was the problem. Nope, still no start. I loaned him my scanner and it pulled out three codes: P0108, P1297, and P0303. We know the P0303 is misfire, that was probably due to the wires and plugs. One was for the MAP sensor, so we replaced it. After that it started up, but still runs like crap. He does have enough money to start replacing parts and I have no idea were to start. If anyone can help. ]]> Caravan/Voyager bigginsz http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970268