Does a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Sport VAN HAVE A CD PLAYER IN IT?
Yeaahh so my mom is about to buy a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Sport van, And im curious does it have a cd player? So when she gets it i can be totally ready, with cassettes lol. Thanks guys.
What kind of oil does a 2003 dodge caravan sport take?
As the owner of a '99 Caravan and the recent addition of a '00 Voyager SE, both with the 3.3 engine, the factory recommended oil is 5W-30. If the mileage is in excess of 100,000 miles, I suggest using a "hi-mileage oil" and consider using 10W-30 which is an acceptable substitute for 5W-30. Be sure to use a quality oil filter as well. I used Fram filters for 35+ years without any problems but recently changed to Mopar oil filters, MO-90 I believe is the number for the 3.3 engines and is available at Walmart for roughly $5.00 if I remember correctly. Be sure to check that number, my memory isn't what it used to be. No particular reason for the change, just wanted to try the Mopar filters.
2001 Dodge Caravan Sport speedometer reads 20 mph when standing still Why?
Of course, the reason I care so much, is that I think it's related to the shifting problem. When coming to a stop, the speedo needle behaves correctly until about 1 mph, then jumps up to 20 mph and stays there. After coming to a complete stop, the tranny "bump shifts" either down into first or (I think) up into second, since the van seems to thinks it's traveling at 20 mph. Anyone seen this before? I would think if the sensor was bad it would misbehave at all speeds, not just when stopped. Thanks for your input.
2003 Dodge Caravan sport Dash Warning (small red (dot)) light on?
Red Dash Warning light comes on. Small dot far right corner of dash above temperature gage. Can not find description in book? What is this light about? Checking tailgate mechanism etc as I send this. Thanks Craig
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport Transmission Problems?
I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with 150k miles. The major problem with it lately is that the automatic transmission will slip out of gear and into neutral, doesn't matter the gear. It seems to happen more when the weather is cold or when the car hasn't had a chance to warm up yet. Just the other day I pulled it out of the garage after sitting for a few months, jumped it and drove it around the block, after getting it to the end of the road it slipped out for 20 to 30 seconds and I had to coast for a short while. I don't know if I should go to the junkyard and find a lower mileage transmission or should I replace something like the control unit or solenoid?
How many miles can I get on my Dodge grand caravan? it already has 130k will it die soon?
Longevity depends on regular maintenence and how you use the vehicle. If you have regular oil changes, brake and transmission services done, bearings and front end components checked and replaced when they become worn, and you avoid cold starts/short trips, your Grand Caravan could easily top the 200,000 mile mark before it needs an engine. More than likely the first major component to fail will be the automatic transmission. On front-wheel drive vehicles, those tend to be expensive to rebuild and install at bewteen $1200 and $1800 depending on make/model. I used to be a mechanic for an airport shuttle business and we used mostly Dodge full-size vans. Those vehicles would run 24/7, 365 days a year. They would typically acquire 250,000 miles per year and were retired after 4 years with around 1,000,000 miles. The Chrysler engines in those would last around 500,000 miles between rebuilds and the transmissions would go at between 250,000 and 350,000 miles. They received weekly oil changes, nightly washings and vacuumings, brakes every 3 months and ran very well. Their longevity was attributed to the fact that the motors were always kept warmed up and the maintenance schedule was rigidly adhered to. The vehicles we had the most trouble with in the fleet were the Ford Windstars which would suffer from chronic transmission and brake problems.
2000 dodge caravan. heater doesnt work. blows COLD air?
2000 dodge caravan. heater doesnt work. blows COLD air? we just bought a 2000 dodge caravan thinking it would be a good deaL for $1900 then we fould out the rear main seal and some gaskets and oil pan are all leaking oil, its leaking transmission fluid a tad bit and we are having to change the passenger side axle since the boot has been broken and we also are going to have to put new rotors. and possibly something to do with a stearing so firestone says. costing us about $3000 well for the first time since we got the van a week ago I had to get out in the early morning in the cold and the heater would not work. i had never tried it before. it blows ice cold air. I thought it was because i just turned the car on a few minutes before but after driving for almost 2 hours it was blowing even colder than it was when i started the car. what could this be and how much does it cost to fix it. i cant afford any other major problems. ( ps when we bought the van from this dealer the switch that scoots from cold to hot was missing but we could stick a butter knife in there and move it from cold to hot and you can feel that you are moving it from one side to the other.
Can I expect a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan to be as robust and reliable as a 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan?
We had a 90’s Town & Country which is basically the fancy Grand Caravan and a friend had a Dodge Caravan. Both were riddled with issues, noisy, and maintenance heavy. We unloaded ours within a couple years. Our friend was not so lucky and had 2 transmissions fail and an engine failure, all before 100k miles before they finally scrapped it.So I would certainly hope that a new 2017 vehicle of any kind will not have such major repairs, but if your standard is that of a terrible vehicle, then you are almost guaranteed that the new vehicle will be “as robust and reliable” as the POS that is the Caravan.I’ve been given these as rental vehicles many times and my overall impression of new vehicles with less than 2000miles on them is equally abysmal. They are terrible terrible terrible vehicles and you really shouldn’t subject your family to the evil that is a Dodge/Chrysler vehicle. Every time the thing shifts it feels like a piece of the car has fallen out. The gas pedal’s response is nothing… nothing… nothing… ALL THE GAS!!!!Also, I thought Dodge said they were discontinuing the Caravan lineup in 2016 MY but would continue with the T&C… Since a 2017 does exist, you have to wonder for how long.
I replaced the TCM on my dodge caravan and its still stuck in limp mode. Do I need to have it reflashed?
It may need to be programmed, it may have been a multiple problem, or they may have just told you wrong at the transmission shop. Wouldn't be the first time a trans shop misdiagnosed something (whether on accident or on purpose). The most common problem with the transmissions going into limp mode is the input or output speed sensor going bad. I always recommend changing both at the same time if one requires replacing. To have it programmed, go to the dealer. Do not take it to a local shop, a trans specialty shop, or anywhere else other than the dealer. The dealer will have the latest programming for the EATX (Electronic Automatic Transmission Controller) and they can update the new one to the newest program available which is usually an hour for labor. Sometimes it's better to pay a little bit more to get something done right. I would have the dealer check for any codes to be sure it isn't something inside the trans, but it is likely either the module or the sensors causing the problem.
Can I add a turbo charger to my Dodge Grand Caravan 2013 3.6?
Hahaha. No. It would be ridiculous and impractical on so many levels to “add a turbo charger [sic]” to a lowly minivan. Disregarding the foolishness of even considering such an outlandishly expensive scheme, there’s not enough room under the hood, and it would grenade the non-performance oriented, basic engine within 50 miles anyway.“What would you recommend?” As a former ASE certified mechanic, I recommend not entertaining such fantasies, and simply maintain the vehicle well. It’s a people-mover vehicle designed to get groceries and take the kids to soccer practice, not a sports car, for Pete’s sake.