'03 Dodge Grand Caravan Starting Problems
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10-20-2011, 04:22 PM
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'03 Dodge Grand Caravan Starting Problems
I have an '03 Grand caravan Sport with 166m miles. I was getting an engine shudder under load (AC on and/or transmission shifting) and had a MAP sensor error. Before I could replace the MAP sensor, it began not starting.
I started it and let it idle while I ran to get something from the house and when I returned, the van had died. I tried to re-start it but got nothing but click from the starter relay. All lights and accessories worked fine. I disconnected the battery, turned the ignition key to release any current and let it sit for about a half hour. I re-connected the battery and the van started and ran for less than a minute, sputtered and died. Every subsequent attempt to start has failed.
When I turn the ignition key I have strong lights, accessories, radio etc and all dash lights work fine. When I attempt to start, the overhead console gauge lights go out as well as the outdoor temp light and all that happens is that I get a clicking sound from the relay but nothing else happens.
I checked the starter and found a crack in the housing so I replaced the starter, the battery and the MAP sensor. I have checked all of my electrical connections and cleaned them, checked my ground but as of now I cannot get the vehicle to start. Not turning over at all...just a click at the starter relay. I have checked for codes but it says there are no codes at the present time.
The only other thing I can think of is that the ECM has gone bad. Anybody with any ideas?
I started it and let it idle while I ran to get something from the house and when I returned, the van had died. I tried to re-start it but got nothing but click from the starter relay. All lights and accessories worked fine. I disconnected the battery, turned the ignition key to release any current and let it sit for about a half hour. I re-connected the battery and the van started and ran for less than a minute, sputtered and died. Every subsequent attempt to start has failed.
When I turn the ignition key I have strong lights, accessories, radio etc and all dash lights work fine. When I attempt to start, the overhead console gauge lights go out as well as the outdoor temp light and all that happens is that I get a clicking sound from the relay but nothing else happens.
I checked the starter and found a crack in the housing so I replaced the starter, the battery and the MAP sensor. I have checked all of my electrical connections and cleaned them, checked my ground but as of now I cannot get the vehicle to start. Not turning over at all...just a click at the starter relay. I have checked for codes but it says there are no codes at the present time.
The only other thing I can think of is that the ECM has gone bad. Anybody with any ideas?
Last edited by mlbirk; 10-20-2011 at 04:25 PM.
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11-22-2011, 01:45 AM
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Hey people.. I started it and let it idle while I ran to get something from the house and when I returned, the van had died. I tried to re-start it but got nothing but click from the starter relay. All lights and accessories worked fine. I disconnected the battery, turned the ignition key to release any current and let it sit for about a half hour. I re-connected the battery and the van started and ran for less than a minute, sputtered and died. Every subsequent attempt to start has failed.
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11-22-2011, 08:19 AM
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Thanks for the thought but the engine is not seized. It has started off and on and run for a few minutes. It seems to me like some sort of grounding or electronics problem ie. ECM or BCM I just have not been able to pinpoint it yet.
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11-22-2011, 02:20 PM
I have an '03 Grand caravan Sport with 166m miles. I was getting an engine shudder under load (AC on and/or transmission shifting) and had a MAP sensor error. Before I could replace the MAP sensor, it began not starting.
I started it and let it idle while I ran to get something from the house and when I returned, the van had died. I tried to re-start it but got nothing but click from the starter relay. All lights and accessories worked fine. I disconnected the battery, turned the ignition key to release any current and let it sit for about a half hour. I re-connected the battery and the van started and ran for less than a minute, sputtered and died. Every subsequent attempt to start has failed.
When I turn the ignition key I have strong lights, accessories, radio etc and all dash lights work fine. When I attempt to start, the overhead console gauge lights go out as well as the outdoor temp light and all that happens is that I get a clicking sound from the relay but nothing else happens.
I checked the starter and found a crack in the housing so I replaced the starter, the battery and the MAP sensor. I have checked all of my electrical connections and cleaned them, checked my ground but as of now I cannot get the vehicle to start. Not turning over at all...just a click at the starter relay. I have checked for codes but it says there are no codes at the present time.
The only other thing I can think of is that the ECM has gone bad. Anybody with any ideas?
I started it and let it idle while I ran to get something from the house and when I returned, the van had died. I tried to re-start it but got nothing but click from the starter relay. All lights and accessories worked fine. I disconnected the battery, turned the ignition key to release any current and let it sit for about a half hour. I re-connected the battery and the van started and ran for less than a minute, sputtered and died. Every subsequent attempt to start has failed.
When I turn the ignition key I have strong lights, accessories, radio etc and all dash lights work fine. When I attempt to start, the overhead console gauge lights go out as well as the outdoor temp light and all that happens is that I get a clicking sound from the relay but nothing else happens.
I checked the starter and found a crack in the housing so I replaced the starter, the battery and the MAP sensor. I have checked all of my electrical connections and cleaned them, checked my ground but as of now I cannot get the vehicle to start. Not turning over at all...just a click at the starter relay. I have checked for codes but it says there are no codes at the present time.
The only other thing I can think of is that the ECM has gone bad. Anybody with any ideas?
