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2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Is my engine really seized for good?

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:29:23 -0700

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan began leaking oil at an alarming rate. Each time I drove it, I had to add at least one at per trip, 12-15 miles one way but oil light came on if I drove it much further than 60 miles in one full trip. I made an appointment with my mechanic, but the day before I was supposed to drop it off, I was driving a 15 mile trip so I added a at of oil before I left. Midway, I got stopped in traffic and was idle for about 10 minutes. Once I made it to town, I was noticing a slight change in the way it was driving; Almost feeling like it was going to stall. I got stopped at a red light and it died. All lights, windows, locks, automatic doors, etc. were still working but I put it in park, turned the key, and only got a delayed “Click" sound from the motor. Mechanic replaced starter but then said I needed to replace the entire motor, as he tried to turn shaft and said it wouldn't move. He put old starter back in and it was towed home. Was told to try Kapo Kroil Penetrating Spray on pistons, let it sit for 3-5 days, then see if it turns over. I applied spray on days 1 and 6 of around 7-8 days and it's still doing the same start up dash/indicator lights all work but the same “Click” noise and doesn't turn over at all.

⟐ Answered February 27, 2020 at 9:29 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: What size soket do I need to remove caliper

Tue, 14 May 2019 04:20:57 -0700

what size sockit do i need to remove rear caliper

⟐ Answered May 14, 2019 at 4:20 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: My van will randomly not start.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:59:35 -0700

We have tried to jump it but it won’t jump but then will randomly start without doing anything. Then today it started fine but the battery light was on but ran fine when I got to my driveway and turned it off it wouldn’t start back up. I had a short drive but in that time my air started blowing hot air but only in the defrosters. My front vents went blowing anything. My radio also wouldn’t work. To me that says alternator but would that also cause the problem I’ve been having for the past couple months of it randomly not starting? By random I mean it will get me from point A to B but might take an hour or more then will eventually start.

⟐ Commented March 08, 2026 at 23:59 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Why are my door locks not working on Driver side?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:10:25 -0700

Why are my door locks on 2010 Dodge Caravon not working?

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Creating a CD for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:37:22 -0700

How do I go about creating a CD to be played in a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT?

⟐ Answered March 18, 2023 at 13:37 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: I have codes P1618 an P0882

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:58:30 -0700

My 2019 Dodge grand caravan will not start. After going to a mechanic I replaced the battery and the starter. It still will not start. Stumped

⟐ Answered September 23, 2023 at 19:58 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Poping the hood from outside

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:36:26 -0700

Hello,

I have a dodge grand caravan 2009 Swivel and go and my car battery is dead and I only have the manette to open the door (I don’t have a key) (the battery is really dead and won’t even open the doors) so I can’t access the lever to pop the hood to boost my car.

Is there a way to open the hood latch from the outside?

Thanks a lot.

⟐ Answered July 19, 2023 at 6:36 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: I just purchased a 2010 Grand caravan 3.3 SE, with 139,000 miles. The

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:49:07 -0700

The AC clutch does not engage. What should I do?

⟐ Answer accepted April 16, 2022 at 6:49 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: unable to operate drivers and front passenger window

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:57:07 -0700

why no power going to drivers side power window motor

⟐ Answered April 15, 2022 at 17:57 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: #4 cylinder misfire changed coil packs & plugs still throws code

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:19:37 -0700

#4 cylinder is throwing misfire code. replaced plugs and coil packs next is Plenum gaskets. I have done what it says is wrong but the check eng light still comes on. any ideas what else it could be?

Sorry a 2012 dodge grand caravan 3.6 V-6. The code it threw was P0304 that's the code it threw after I changed the coil packs & plugs.

⟐ Commented March 27, 2026 at 8:19 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: How to fix windshield washer fluid piece to come out

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:14:40 -0700

One of the sides on the van don’t shoot windshield washer fluid

⟐ Answered August 10, 2025 at 10:14 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Where can I find a manufacture's repair manual for 2017 Dodge Caravan?

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:31:49 -0700

Where can I get the manufactures' repair manual for 2017 dodge caravan?

⟐ Marked as duplicate December 10, 2023 at 21:31 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Where is the fuel filter

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:32:14 -0700

Where is the fuel filter located

2017 dodge grand caravan sxt

⟐ Edited by author November 02, 2023 at 22:32 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Abs light is on

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:04:09 -0700

I'm looking for help with abs repair, the light has been on for a long time, the van runs good but I'm hoping to fix instead of ignoring I had to get a new transmission and the local mechanic couldn't figure out what the abs issue was

⟐ Answered July 06, 2023 at 16:04 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Rear defrost light blinksYou

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:41:05 -0700

Why Rear defrost light blinks?

⟐ Answered May 03, 2023 at 4:41 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Right turn signal works oddly.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:51:36 -0700

So, if we start the card and turn on the right blinker. It seems to work o.k. However if

turn on the headlights and check the blinker, no go. The front one works (fast) but no back blinker. Turn off the head lights, and the symptom stays. Looking at the wiring diagram shows that the lamp is operated by a unified electronic module. So, is it possible that the lamp has a bad ground or lead wire that shows open when the headlights are on?

⟐ Answered February 14, 2022 at 1:51 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Wheres the starter at on a 2020 caravan

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:12:39 -0700

Wheres the starter at on a 2020 caravan

⟐ Answer accepted October 27, 2020 at 23:12 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Why is my heater blowing cold air while idling?

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:14:27 -0700

I’ve noticed over the last two weeks, just as it’s gotten cold of course, that my heater is blowing cold air while at idle. The heater works well while the car is in motion.

⟐ Answered October 27, 2020 at 12:14 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Thumping noise coming from rear passenger

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:50:15 -0700

I have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, and when I close the sliding doors, a thumping noise starts up in the rear passenger side. I have no clue why it does that, I thought it may be the powered sliding door, but then I unplugged it and the noise still appeared. Does anyone have a clue of what that may be, and how to fix it?

⟐ Commented June 14, 2020 at 15:50 MST

2008-Present Dodge Caravan: Driver's door window will not close and I can hear motor working

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:48:49 -0700

What is the procedure to get the door panel removed in order to access window

⟐ Answer accepted November 21, 2019 at 5:48 MST