2000 Dodge Caravan - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There should be a actuator valve on the line that determines if the heater core gets hot water or cold water. When the heater is selected, the actuator opens and lets hot water into the heater core. It sounds like that actuator is corroded and not opening.

Check transmission fluid level and engine thermostat.

no there is a torque converter clutch servo/solenoid that gets faults and results in what you describe run the fault codes first then take it to an accredited auto specialist shop for a proper diagnosis AT this point from what you say It is not a converter or transmission problem but could be as simple as a wire connection or a TCM module problem

Not likely the pcm. Have you checked the injector? Do It Yourself Diagnosis and Repair

I can't say for sure but it could be the tensioner pully. I don't think you should be able to move it side to side. That would indicate that the bearing is worn.

are you smelling gas under the hood or at the tail pipe ? If under the hood This could be a bad or leaking fuel pressure regulator issue. I would be very concerned about the fumes .Sometimes the diaphragm goes bad and it leaks either from the metal or more commonly through the vacuum line which will swell from the gas and come off over time.

Here is the way you can get access to the rear cover as the front one is fairly simple Dodge Caravan Chrysler Town and Country Valve Cover Gasket Replace

This could be many things but it may be a bad or weak fuel pump. more information would be needed.

I would turn the fan on with the van off and listen to see if just the blower is working at all or a slower speed. . If you have a volt meter you could make sure it was getting power by unplugging the wire to it and testing there.. If you have power then the blower motor is the problem . If it was a resister it would not work at all normally. or it would work on one speed but not another speed in most cases.. I would think by the age of it more likely a bad blower fan motor .the part is about 73 dollars to replace complete with fan and the resisters are 15-20 at your local auto parts store . This could also be a wire harness issue with the resister plug which supplies the power to the blower . it very common that the wires got hot and melted from old age or from a blower that was old and drawing too much power .The resister and harness or located under the hood on the firewall of the passenger side of the van .Yes there is a fuse for the blower fan under the dash .If it has blown it could be the blower drawing too much power.or other issues . Yes we sure do feel the heat here in Florida . Replace blower motor Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 2000 chrysler Town Country... Replace Blower Resistor for 2000 Chrysler Town and Country

If you get flow with the hose disconnected it is likely that the nozzle is plugged.

Try to shoot some WD-40 into the sheath that the cables slide in. Shoot it where the sheath ends at the back of the hub. Then work the cables by applying and releasing the brake. If they don't release, try pulling and working the sheath at the hub while adding more WD-40.

My best guess is the switch is bad. Did you replace it? The problem could also be the bcm, but I would test the switch first. Remove it and check it with an ohmmeter.

Turn Signal Switch

CAUTION The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system must be disarmed before working around the air bag or SIR system wiring. Failure to do so may cause accidental deployment of the air bag, resulting in unnecessary SIR system repairs and/or personal injury.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. In order to disarm the air bag system, allow the system capacitor to discharge for at least 2 minutes, before performing any removal procedures.
3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from behind the combination switch.
5. Remove the mounting screws securing the combination switch to the steering column adapter collar.
6. Remove the combination switch from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Install the combination switch to the steering column adapter collar. Tighten the combination switch mounting screws.
2. Reconnect the electrical connector to the combination switch.
3. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds and tighten the retaining screws.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable and check all functions of the combination switch for proper operation.

to go into limp mode , there will be a fault code recorded some scanners in use do not have the right protocol installed to read American cars so find an accredited service center with the right scanner and have the codes read could be a problem ground wire or all wires and connections

If you mean the cross over tubes that follow the rack maybe if you can find them, personally I have never heard of a replacement part. Make sure fittings are tight if that's where it's leaking other lines to the rack are replaceable.

It's probably the brake lights that are remaining on, because the brake light switch is damaged or your brake pedal is not returning to the full up position. If your pedal is coming back up all the way, you need to replace the brake light switch. It is located under the dash and you should see it move as you move the brake pedal down and up. See the link starting at about 4:30 to see how to replace the switch (the first part of the video is about changing bulbs). Replacing brake light switch on 2002 Dodge Caravan

I think your blower motor resistor is bad. The link is a YouTube video showing the location and how to replace this resistor. Replace Blower Resistor for 2000 Chrysler Town and Country

speedo works with speed input and output sensors

Feel the heater hoses where they go through the firewall. If they're both hot but you're not getting any heat, your blend door is not moving to mix heated air with unheated air. It could be the blend door actuator not working or the HVAC control unit not working.

Transmission range sensor is what it is called .

Starter selinoid going bad.