Various electrical issues 98 Voyager

[kajoiner]

Originally Posted by RIP

> Your flacky speedo is likely the output speed sensor on the transmission. This could also be the cause of your tranny limp mode issue. The sensor is cheap and easy to change. Remove the air intake and look down. It's on the drivers side of the tranny between the two tubes leading to the tranny cooler. If you decide to change it double check it's connection first.

I went to the store, purchased the socket I needed to remove the sensor and an output speed sensor. Went home, pulled the part, and discovered that the part I pulled out did not match the part I purchased. The sensor between the two tubes leading into the tranny is the input speed sensor (based on the auto parts store listing). Either way, this did not seem to solve the problem.

I took the car down the road and the speedo was bouncing all over again. The tranny did not go into limp mode, but I only went about a mile down the road. Sometimes the limp mode would start right away, some times a few miles down the road.

Any more suggestions?

[deputy dogged]

Hey this is my first time trying this so i hope i don't tic anyone off. My mother has a 98 voyager. It turns over but will not start. Then, after a few attempts, the thing quits turning over. The starter relay under the hood does not receive voltage when the key is activated, battery is not dead and the gauge cluster is not lighting up. Any Ideas? Thanks.

[mpselke]

I also have a '98 Voyager with basically the same problem. Intermittantly I lose all dash lights, tach, speedometer, temp gage and fuel gage. The ABS light comes on as does the Check engine light. The door locks will not automaticly lock but the engine and cruise control work normally with the exception of the cruise control light. It has worked normally for most of the winter but came back for a short period of time (15 minutes) the other day. It does seem to go out more often in warm wet weather.
The code that I get is P1698 "NO CCD message from the transaxle to computer (check harness)"
Got no idea what a CCD is or where the harness is.
I have been driving it if it works or not as I just go several miles to work and back.

[kajoiner]

Update. I replaced the input and output sensors. I have driven the van for about 100 miles without any further issues. Hopefully this will keep her running for another year or two.

Rebuilt BCM - $250
New Battery - $75
New Input Sensor - $20
New Output Sensor - $20
Deep well socket to remove Sensors - $10
Working van - Priceless!!

Until it breaks again.

[RIP]

Originally Posted by kajoiner

I went to the store, purchased the socket I needed to remove the sensor and an output speed sensor. Went home, pulled the part, and discovered that the part I pulled out did not match the part I purchased. The sensor between the two tubes leading into the tranny is the input speed sensor (based on the auto parts store listing). Either way, this did not seem to solve the problem.

I took the car down the road and the speedo was bouncing all over again. The tranny did not go into limp mode, but I only went about a mile down the road. Sometimes the limp mode would start right away, some times a few miles down the road.

Any more suggestions?

Wow. I really said that. Guilty as charged. I appologise for the bumb steer on the output sensor location. I've given the location for that nugget countless times but got it backwards for you this time. Happy to hear you got it right inspite of me. So which of the sensors actually fixed it?

[RIP]

Originally Posted by mpselke

I also have a '98 Voyager with basically the same problem. Intermittantly I lose all dash lights, tach, speedometer, temp gage and fuel gage. The ABS light comes on as does the Check engine light. The door locks will not automaticly lock but the engine and cruise control work normally with the exception of the cruise control light. It has worked normally for most of the winter but came back for a short period of time (15 minutes) the other day. It does seem to go out more often in warm wet weather.
The code that I get is P1698 "NO CCD message from the transaxle to computer (check harness)"
Got no idea what a CCD is or where the harness is.
I have been driving it if it works or not as I just go several miles to work and back.

Post this as a new thread. You'll get much more attention.

[RIP]

Originally Posted by deputy dogged

Hey this is my first time trying this so i hope i don't tic anyone off. My mother has a 98 voyager. It turns over but will not start. Then, after a few attempts, the thing quits turning over. The starter relay under the hood does not receive voltage when the key is activated, battery is not dead and the gauge cluster is not lighting up. Any Ideas? Thanks.

Post as a new thread. You'll get more attention.

[copierfixerguy]

I have the 98 caravan too. I have found that this model of van has had alot of tranny problems. I had mine rebuilt right after I bought it (not by choice) but it has been pretty good after that. All sorts of other wierd things though. I have resoldered the panel too. Seems to work. Watch out for the ignition key to lock up.That's another one of this vans qurks. It's really easy to replace. Just did it today. Replace the "ignition cylinder with key and tumblers". might be a good thing to do before the key won't turn when your out somewhere.
$15.99 at Autozone. Instructions are in box. 15 minute job.
Just giving you my 2 cents worth.........Good luck

[brocsbar]

many caravans have this problem and if you let it go your guages and spedo etc wont work. take out the 4 screws that hold on the a/c stuff and unplug it and inspect for a burnt terminal I JUST did one 5 min ago. Clean it up and plug back in or get one from the junkyard