1996 Dodge Caravan Consumer Discussions

DODGE CARAVAN 2000 BASE MODEL DOOR..... PLEASE HELP!

Re: DODGE CARAVAN 2000 BASE MODEL DOOR..... PLEASE HELP! [seshadri]

Written by: xwesx on Oct 06, 2009 09:58 AM

Agreed. Also, the 2000 van shares the same body style with the model years 1996 through 1999, so it is entirely reasonable that the doors are interchangeable. Read More...

Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues

Re: Dashboard Gauges [curiousjoe]

Written by: firedodge01 on Jul 23, 2009 03:31 AM

Finally I find kindred spirits! My 1997 Dodge Caravan goes thru this sequence: abs and check engine lights come on, gas gauge, odometer, speedometer,'etc do not work. After a few days the ABS light goes off, the check engine light stays on and the gauges pop back on. Normally after I drove the car for a while the engine light would go off and everything would be normal. ... Read More...

Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [xwesx]

Written by: srs_49 on Jun 04, 2009 00:06 PM

Don't leave out the O2 sensor in that mix. I believe most engines run "open loop" (in that the output of the O2 sensors are ignored) for a couple of minutes upon start up, until the O2 sensor has a chance to warm up. The ECM uses one of the existing temperature sensors to figure out when this is. Read More...

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [joepeterson56]

Written by: xwesx on Jun 04, 2009 09:54 AM

I agree. If it consistently manifests after reaching operating temperature, it points to sensors that come online at that point rather than an always-on sensor or a mechanical source. Read More...

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [leadfoot69]

Written by: joepeterson56 on Jun 04, 2009 09:28 AM

While I do agree that these could also be a possible source of his problem, I started with the Air temp sensor and map/MAF sensors, because he stated that the problem seems to be temperature related and usually occurs when the vehicle comes up to normal operating temperature. In my experiences with cars, that would usually point to the items I mentioned. I have ... Read More...

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]

Written by: jpf on Jun 04, 2009 07:54 AM

Many years ago we had a 91 Caravan that had a stalling problem. As I recall, the fuel injectors needed a cleaning; after the fuel injection service it ran fine. Good luck. Read More...

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]

Written by: leadfoot69 on Jun 03, 2009 01:39 PM

This could be a number of problems so getting codes read is the first step for sure. The tps (throttle position sensor) or air idle motor are 2 common causes as they are moving parts and wear out or get sticky. Does it idle smooth or rough? If it nice and smooth then that should rule out a vacuum leak. Read More...

Re: 1996 dodge caravan 3.0 [chessor]

Written by: joepeterson56 on Jun 03, 2009 11:40 AM

Have you checked the computer for any stored diagnostic codes? It sounds like it could be either the air temperature sensor or map sensor. They are an easy place to start. If you do not have a code reader or know how to get them with the key method, you can go to any autozone store and they will check for codes for you. If the check engine light is not staying on, it could ... Read More...

1996 dodge caravan 3.0

Written by: chessor on Jun 03, 2009 11:14 AM

Have a problem with engine stalling when engine gets to operating temperture. This has started happing as the weather got hot and humid. You can put in neutral start and tromp the excellator it stalls as if not enough gas getting through. could this be the fuel filter? or fuel pump? Have 14,000 miles on sparkplugs. Have recently put new water pump and timing chain ... Read More...

Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager

State Inspection:Aborted

Written by: kboingjr on May 28, 2009 11:44 AM

My 1996 Dodge Caravan can not be inspected because the "on-board computer is not compatable with the state's inspection computers". When you run the reguired tests, the process quits and machine reads: TEST ABORTED. Do I need a whole, new, more modern on-board computer or is this a fuse/fuse box fix that I should for? Read More...