1998 Dodge Caravan Intermittent Starting Problems

Started first with replacing ignition switch - worked for 3 weeks. Starts and then stalls within 3 seconds.

1996 00 Dodge Caravan Consumer Guide Auto

The problem occurred on and off for about two years.

1998 dodge caravan intermittent starting problems. Posted to Chrysler Electrical on 552006 5 Replies. 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 33L Starting. Here we go with the intermittent problems on friday again.

Jump to Latest Follow Status Not open for further replies. I cant trust the car to the point that we cant take it out of town. I searched the internet for info on my problem and saved useful.

It sometimes starts then sputters out as if it cant get fuel. 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 38 liter. I HAD same problem with my wifes 98 Grand Caravan.

I also had the dead dash intermittantly but mainly my van either wouldnt crank at all or would start but die if it did decided to crank. This van came in a couple of weeks ago and the customer said the battery was dead so he got the car jumpstarted of course then the lights were flashing on the instrument panel for the recirc and ac b. This happens maybe once every other month or so.

Tried moving shift from par to drive to park - still no go. I have a 98 Dodge grand caravan that for a year now has an intermittent problem with not starting. I havent taken note of dash lights during this problem.

Worst 1998 Dodge Caravan Problems 1. Make bad contact just a click. If the click isnt coming from the solenoid then the safety switch needs to be checked.

The vehicle only did this when the. Ive had a fuel valve replaced and IAC motor replaced but still having the problem. The van will start then engine will die after a couple seconds.

Dodge Caravan General Talk. 4th attempt there is no engine turnover. Wait a few days it will start.

1 - 13 of 13 Posts. Then when I turn the key to start again eg. Valves Guides Are Weak And Fail Eventually 1998 Caravan.

I had the same problem with my 1998. From what I could find on the web it seems to be a problem with the ignition control module ICM that was replaced in the recall. Because it is so intermittent I even hesitate to bring it to the dealer only to spend at least 100 for nothing.

Not even a click. Tried starting in neutral - no go. I changed it any way and that fixed it.

The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has 12 problems reported for wont start intermittently. 05062003 When starting the vehicle keys have to be turned several times in the ignition before vehicle starts. I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan that has a intermitten starting problem.

1998 Dodge Caravan 3L. Average repair cost is 50 at 162600 miles. Never when I could get it looked at.

I changed starter solenoid and battery. I recently had problems with my 1998 Grand Voyager 33L engine. The vehicle has been to the dealership they have seen the problem but could not duplicate it.

She refused to drive it Problem would show up once every couple weeks early on. Van works perfectly and then for no reason about once a month when you turn the key to try and start it the odometer and. My problem turned out to be the engine computer one from a junkyard fixed it.

Dodge CaravanGrand Caravan Talk. What else could it be. Interior dash panel lights will not work at this point.

You can hear fuel pump. Has anybody had any luck finding a permanent fix that has taken care of this beyond banging on the dash. Ive read a lot of posts about intermittent electrical problems but this one is different so here goes in the hope someone can help.

Ignition problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan 18 Failure Date. 1998 Caravan intermittent start. The brushes were worn out inside and sometimes would make good contact start OK.

Ive managed to revive it a couple of times by banging on the dash but havent looked into a permanent solution yet. If engine still fails to crank properly trouble is within starter or starter mounted solenoid and replace starter. Transmission Failure 1998 Caravan Average Cost to Fix.

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 96000 miles Intermittent Starting my gages and cruise fail on occasion while driving. This procedure repeats starts and then complete engine kill for approx. Inspect the ring gear teeth.

However the radio and. My can seems to intermittently stop when I try to start it and then after leaving it sit for a day it starts back up like there hasnt been a problem. Also the vehicle has been to an independent repair shop and they could not fix the problem either.

Joined Oct 20 2007 42 Posts. If you leave key turned on and try to start it will not. I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan with an intermittent issue.

I never now when it is going to happen it is driving me crazy. I had my starter tested showed good. Had it towed twice after that - both times they drove it off the wrecker.

The problem is that when I turn the key on to start the engine it will engage the starter and the engine will run for just a second and then. Rather than being stranded resorted to turning ignition to start. ABS and Check engine light come on when this happens.

If the click you are hearing is fairly loud it would seem the problem would be with the starter solenoid contacts or the main battery cable to the starter has a problem. Dont know what to do. Turn key off then restart and same thing.

It became my vehicle at this point. The contact state that 1998 Dodge Caravan was having an intermittent problem with starting and stopping.

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