electrical problem 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, 128K miles

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Bob - 01 Apr 2008 05:04 GMT

Car starts OK , engine runs normally and it is drivable.

Dash lights that stay on include Brake, Air Bag and ABS.

What does NOT work: radio & clock, L/R blinkers, air/heater/blower, electric
windows, front wipers and window wash

Other electrical stuff such as emergency flashers, rear wipers, tachometer,
speedometer, compass (at top of windshield), cab lights, brake and head
lights work properly when the above do not work.

These symptoms are intermittent. Some days everything is normal.

Need someone smart to help guide me thru this conundrum please.

tia

bob

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maxpower - 04 Apr 2008 21:54 GMT

> Car starts OK , engine runs normally and it is drivable.
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> bob

Ok double post!! This one has the year of the vehicle. You mention nothing
about checking the fuses under the hood in the PDC. Have you checked these?
Assuming they are ok, you may have to have someone with a wire schematic
diagnose this for you.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

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PDO - 21 May 2008 03:19 GMT

I had a 1999 with a similar problem. Chrysler claimed it was the dash
computer and replaced it under warrantee. That didnt fix it. Then they
decided it was the ignition wire set that was placed too close in proximity
to temp sensor wiring. That didnt fix it. Finally, the dealership called
Chrysler 5-star and the engineers were stymied. No help... Total of 5
trips to the dealership =^(

Try disconnecting the battery - waiting 30 sec - and reconnect. If the
problem is resolved, you had/have same problem that I have learned to live
with. I installed a battery switch so I can reset the dash computer
whenever it happens without tools.

Phil

>> Car starts OK , engine runs normally and it is drivable.
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> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech

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