2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Power Mirrors
JObert
01-13-2012, 09:13 PM
The Power Mirrors on my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan don't work. Have Chilton's for the 2006, and a 1999. I have searched the wiring diagrams in both manual, and cannot find the wiring for the mirrors. Any ideas on where I can find a mirror wiring diagram, and what might be wrong? I plan to pull out the switch and check for voltage at the switch. I certainly hope these are not tied into a control module somewhere! Help! The fuses all appear to be good as everything else works, I think!
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RIP
01-13-2012, 10:08 PM
No control module. That is rare indeed. Just the switch and the mirror motors. Oh and the 15 amp #18 fuse in the IPM. It appears to be a dedicated fuse.
Power comes in at contact #9 (Lt green/red wire) on the switch connector. Should see 12vdc all the time with keys in your pocket. Ground is contact #11 (black/lt green wire).
Like to get you the WD but I haven't figured out how to get a link to work from the EBSCO/ARRC website.
Errrr.... Took a look at another diagram. The fuse isn't dedicated. It also powers the A/C compressor clutch relay. If your A/C is working the fuse is OK.
Power comes in at contact #9 (Lt green/red wire) on the switch connector. Should see 12vdc all the time with keys in your pocket. Ground is contact #11 (black/lt green wire).
Like to get you the WD but I haven't figured out how to get a link to work from the EBSCO/ARRC website.
Errrr.... Took a look at another diagram. The fuse isn't dedicated. It also powers the A/C compressor clutch relay. If your A/C is working the fuse is OK.
JObert
01-13-2012, 10:23 PM
Hey RIP, Thanks a bunch! Just knowing that there is not a control module involved somewhere gives me the confidence to dig into the switch wiring and mirrors to try to find the problem. Since neither mirror works, I suspect a switch problem or a broken wire. Will replace/check the Fuse first, and post what I find. It will need to warm up a bit before I dig. It was a high temp of about 18 degrees F here today! Brrrrr..
RIP
01-13-2012, 10:32 PM
X2 on the BRRRR! 62 here today.
JObert
01-14-2012, 09:56 PM
The problem turns out to be a blown Fuse. The guy I bought the van from said he checked the fuses, but obviously missed the one that controls the A/C Clutch and the Power mirrors. Knowing which fuse to check was a big help. This just proves the excellent advise, Check the easy stuff first! Thanks again RIP for the help. Temp up to 33 F here today.
RIP
01-15-2012, 03:01 AM
Unfortunately, fuses blow for a reason. Could be a one off power spike. Could be an A/C clutch on it's way out especially since that fuse controls power through the clutch relays output contacts. Could also be a mirror motor. Try operating each system one at a time and see if it blows again. If it doesn't maybe you lucked out.
JObert
01-16-2012, 09:03 AM
The mirrors work fine without any problems, but turning on the A/C blows the fuse. I suspect the voltage spike suppressor across the clutch solenoid is shorted, or the solenoid could be fried. This van was struck by lightening (radio antenna burned down to about 10 inches long) and most of the electronic control modules were replaced to get it to come back to life. I don't know if the suppressor is accessible/replaceable or not. Plan to check into that today. For now I just pulled the relay which activates the A/C clutch solenoid so that if my wife puts the selector into the defrost position, it should not blow the fuse and make the mirrors inoperable. The suppressor should not fail under any normal circumstances, but I suspect lightening strikes were not considered in the design! Thanks again for all the help and advise.
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