I would like to say that what is happening to me is almost the same as this post....https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...r-problem.html

difference being,the weather does not seem to affect it at all.??

new key switch in order for me?

 

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Deleted? weird, the link worked for me.

 

Here is some information on the radio cutting out. It could also cause other problems too.

 Copyright 2005, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, All Rights Reserved
January 2005
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall D48 – Radio Vent Slots
2001-2002 (RS) Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan and Chrysler Voyager and
Town & Country
NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a base radio
system (Sales Code RAS) built after April 26, 2001 (MDH 0426XX).
Moisture from the air conditioning ducts may enter into the radio on about 238,000
of the above vehicles. This can cause a short circuit and result in a left rear
speaker fire.
Vent slots on the top of the radio must be covered to prevent moisture from
entering into the radio.
Models
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle
inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before
retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service.
Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
Repair
Safety Recall D48 – Radio Vent Slots Page 2
Part Number Description
CBRND480 Aluminum Foil Tape Package
Each package contains two (2) pieces of aluminum foil conductive tape.
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced will receive enough Foil
Tape Packages to service about 10% of those vehicles.
1. Remove the screw access cover
from the bottom of the
instrument panel center stack
bezel (Figure 1).
2. Remove the center bezel
attaching screws (Figure 1).
3. Gently pry out on the edge of the
instrument panel center bezel
using a trim stick (special tool
#C-4755 or equivalent). Set the
bezel aside leaving the accessory
switches connected.
4. Clean the top of the radio
assembly with a clean cloth.
Parts Information
Service Procedure
Figure 1
CENTER
STACK
BEZEL
“RAS”
RADIO
BEZEL
SCREWS
Safety Recall D48 – Radio Vent Slots Page 3
5. Peel the paper backing from the
supplied aluminum foil tape
strips and apply the tape strips
to the top of the radio so that the
two rows of vent slots are
covered (Figure 2). Be sure that
the slots are completely covered
and that the tape is sealed
around all of the edges.
6. Install the instrument panel
center bezel (Figure 1). Install
the bezel retaining screws and
tighten them securely.
7. Install the screw access cover at
the bottom of the center bezel.
Service Procedure (Continued)
Figure 2
Safety Recall D48 – Radio Vent Slots Page 4
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the
DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims
submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions
and provide dealer payments.
Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
Install foil tape over radio vent slots 08-D4-81-82 0.2 hours
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your
claim.
NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing
Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by mail. Two
additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS. This notification can be
viewed on DealerCONNECT by selecting “Global Recall System” on the Service
tab, then clicking on the description of this notification or by selecting
TechCONNECT and “Search Bulletins/Recalls.”
All involved vehicle owners known to DaimlerChrysler are being notified of the
service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments
for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners
to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches
for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special
equipment and is a DaimlerChrysler Mobile Service approved repair.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Dealer Notification
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
Safety Recall D48 – Radio Vent Slots Page 5
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall
System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
Involved dealers were also mailed a copy of their vehicle (VIN) list with the dealer
recall notification letter.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete
vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known.
Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim
submission.
To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall
System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those
vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip
code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule
appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that
was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information
is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please
contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
Additional Information
SAFETY RECALL – RADIO VENT SLOTS
Dear: (Name)
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in
some 2001 and 2002 model year Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan and Chrysler Voyager and Town
& Country minivans equipped with the standard (base) radio system.
The problem is... Moisture from the air conditioning ducts may enter into the radio on your
minivan (VIN: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx). This can cause a short circuit and result in
a left rear speaker fire.
What your dealer
will do...
DaimlerChrysler will repair your minivan free of charge (parts and labor). To
do this, your dealer will cover the radio vent slots to prevent moisture intrusion. The
work will take about ½ hour to complete. However, additional time may be
necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.
What you must
do to ensure your
safety...
Simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the
dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or to order them before your appointment.
Remember to bring this letter with you to your dealer.
If you need
help...
If you have questions or concerns which your dealer is unable to resolve, please
contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Please help us update our records, by filling out the enclosed prepaid postcard, if any of the conditions
listed on the card apply to you or your vehicle. Be sure to print the last eight (8) characters of the VIN
(VVVVVVVV) and notification code D48 on the postcard.
If you have already experienced this condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may send your
original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement:
DaimlerChrysler, P.O. Box 610207, Port Huron, MI 48061-0207, Attention: Reimbursement.
If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you
may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236.
We're sorry for any inconvenience, but we are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your
attention to this important matter.
Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Notification Code D48
Note to lessors receiving this recall: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.

 

I have the radio/cassette.Would this be the base one described in this recall?
Also if I just unplug the radio would that give me a indication of the problem being fixed?

 

Not referring to the link. I posted some bogus info. I deleted it. Unfortunately, unlike other forums, this forum won't let you completely delete a post. This was the best I could do.

 

lol. Gotcha :-D

 

so you saying the radio would work flawlessly in Accessory position?
Ignition cyln switch problem is possible. If ignition cyln is stuck at "Start" position. notice when u Crank the engine when starter is engaged, the Radio, Wiper, and Blower goes out. I've seen this happen on Newer cars, not sure about 2002.
if you remove the ignition switch shroud and expose all the wires from the ignition switch. The yellow wire should be the "START" wire, pink/white wire should be the "KEY ON" wires. if you have a Test light, back probe it with a Pin or Paperclip, see if any of this 2 wires are cutting in and out.
or just Wiggle the wires behind the ignition switch, see if it does anything.

I've searched High and low of the Wiring diagram, but I cannot find the Wiring pin out for all wiring color and function of the Ignition switch. You should just try to test all wires with test light, and see if any of them is dropping in and out.

Accessory relay is controlled by the FCM. Why does the FCM keep dropping the acc relay? Only thing I can think of is Ignition switch is in Start position, or you have a Bad FCM. The FCM shouldn't Drop the acc relay because it is still sensing the "Key ON" signal. and if the "Key ON" signal drops, the car would probably die out.