I have a 2000 dodge caravan that has started stalling when coming to a stop, or when making a turn. this is becoming dangerous! i can restart it right away..but when it looses power in mid-turn...it is NOT good. this only happens in warm weather...it started last summer, stopped over the winter, and has now started again. been 'hooked-up' to the diagnostic computer and they can find no problems. any ideas??????
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I had this problem with my 94 and 97 and it was the EGR valve each time, but it usually set a code and the MIL light. I could restart it easily after turning the key completely off then back on( MIL light would usually be off after this key sequence). If it is EGR you should have a code. I know what you mean about it being dangerous. Each time i'd start riding the brake and keeping RPM's up to keep it from stalling. Good Luck
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Caravan Fan....have owned 7 and praise their virtues, but woe their transnission flaws. I use a broken differential pin as a key chain if that's any sign. 2 1988 w/2.5l, 91 GC w/3.3, 94 GC AWD w/3.3, 2 1997's w/3.3 and 99 w/3.8
I live in Oklahoma and have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan that is exhibiting the exact same problem as you described. The problem only manifests itself when the temperature is 85+. The vehicle starts right up, idles around 7-9 RPM, tends to stall, hesitate, die at slow speeds turning a corner. Although less frequent, it will also hesitate, miss, nearly die at freeway speeds. Every single time it dies, I can start it immediately back up. Once cooler weather hits, the van runs just fine.
I have read forums and articles discussing possible vapor lock, but I don't have to wait for the engine to cool down before I can restart the vehicle. I also read an article suggesting it was possibly the throttle body needing cleaning, but I didn't have the symptoms associated with that problem either. Like you, I have had the Van in the dealer's shop a couple of times. Each time, they kept the Van for about a week - waiting for an error code, which never happens. I had altered my driving habits to insure I didn't get T-boned when pulling my vehicle out in heavy traffic, but now I am giving the minivan to some friends with young kids and I want to get this problem fixed before they take ownership.
It stinks that the dealer doesn't have a clue what's happening.
I have a 97 caravan 3.3. I've been having the same problem for over a year. Will usually not stall till after 20 or 30 minutes of driving,gets worse in hot weather & harder to start back up.have replaced 02 sensor,pcm.vss.,crank sensor,catalytic converter,rebuilt motor,fuel pump 2yrs ago.still stalling & no codes & no vacuum leaks.Its driving me crazy! I'm thinking it might be the fuel pump-the one I put in was the cheap one from auto zone.does anyone have any advice before I spend 200.00 on another pump.If this don't work i'm going to try my 30.06 on it. I'll let you know which one works!
REPLACED FUEL PUMP & FILTER.STILL STALLING.DOES IT AT ALL SPEEDS-DON'T THINK ITS AN OIL PRESSURE PROBLEM.CODES FOR O/2 & MAP SENSORS ON.HAVE REPLACED THESE.GOING TO CHECK FOR SHORTS IN WIRING.
Ok I had this same problem on 2002 caravan. Did tune up stuff etc, no fix, took it to dealer (thinking theywould be the authority)they said I needed new wiring harness THAT WILL BE$2700HAH!. I have the diagnostic sheet with the bid on it and wish someone at Chrysler would call me to discuss it.
Found a guy who use to work for dealer. I said via the phone my van is stalling and he finished the statement when you are coming to a stop or in traffic. I said yes. He said you need your throttle body cleaned. He cleaned it 40 dollars and now it worksawesome it's been 45 days and NO re-occurence.
I hadalso noticed a flutter very occasionally when driving he said it's probably the down stream oxyegen sensor as they get carbon on them. We have not replaced yet as it's not a bigissue.
2000 dodge grand caravan stalling problem
