98 Grand caravan electrical

[tvol1893]

i bought a used 1998 grand caravan, and the power plugs don't work. ilooked for the right fuse for them , but the owners manual doesn't list that item for the fuses. i'm thinkinginf fuses cause neither the front one or the back works, so it's unlikely that they both blew out without a fuse or something being the problem

[vipergg]

Originally Posted by TravRMK

The door locks lock/unlock by themselves from time to time too. Also the guage lights are dim while the guages are out. The rest of the dash lights(ac/heater, fan, climate control readio, etc.) are also dim at this time. What else should I check first, and how? I would not be all that happy about spending 150 plus shipping for a BCM, and be no better off.

Before replacing the BCM I would pull and reseat all connectors that feed the BCM , reseat them a couple of times, you would be surprised what corrosion will do to connections and electronics.

[TravRMK]

Originally Posted by vipergg

Before replacing the BCM I would pull and reseat all connectors that feed the BCM , reseat them a couple of times, you would be surprised what corrosion will do to connections and electronics.

Did that twice, no corrosion on the conectors. Anyway I already replaced the BCM, and it worked perfectly! Still no cruise, but everything else woks as it should. The dealer wants $120 for the clockspring, does anyone know where I can get one cheaper online?