Hello people,I am in need of some advise ASAP if you would be so kind.
I have a 2002 caravan se 3.3l.Starting on christmas day my radio,heater,and front wipers started intermittently cutting out.I have checked the fuse/relay box located under the hood and everything seems tight.is there another fuse box to check?It is doing it constantly now.The display on the radio flashes off and on as well as the blower motor for my heater as well as my wipers.
thanks folks

 

Did you pull the Fuse box out and inspect Under the fuse box for corossion? also pull the FCM in front of the Fuse box out, and inspect for corossion.

 

thanks for such a quick reply!...your talking about the box next to the battery under the hood?No I havnt,although I notice alot of orange colored dust in the box.Is there another fuse box inside the van?I cant find one if there is.
Just wondering,if corrosion was causing the problem wouldnt everything that box contains be having problems?
thanks again

 

Orange dust usually = bad depending on what it is. Not everything would be affected if only one part was corroded. So for example it took one apart one time (not a caravan, different vehicle) and found corrosion on only a few parts.

 

Thanks!..I assume the orange dust being bad is because it's probably rust?I will yank the box out tomorrow and clen 'er up the best I can.
Do you know if there is a fuse box inside the van?I cant get a answer on that one.I certainly cant find one if there is.I was thinking loose fuse.

thanks again

 

I'm new to the Caravan but the intertubez says this:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...9183826AAByosV

Hope that helps

 

4th generation vans (2001 - 2007) have a single fuse box under the hood near the battery. It's called the Integrated Power Module, better known as the IPM. It's the only fuse box on the van. The IPM is a known corrosion magnet. Disconnect the battery before disconnecting the IPM.

 

Thanks for the info!I am about to tackle it.Anything I should watch for or hidden problem areas?
thanks again folks..I will post back with results.

 

Well despite taking my time and freezing my hands,the problem is not resolved.I took out the battery and flipped the box open.One at a time i disconnected the plugs and individually cleaned each pin.Afterwards on the test drive the problem seemed resolved.A hour later as i went to drive home it acted up again..ARG.
Any other ideas?
thanks folks.

 

While it is not working, wiggle, tug, and pull on wires below the Fuse Box, if it comes back alive for few second...
I got a feeling you are going to need a New PDC (fuse box). remember to save all fuses and relay from the old one. Maybe the Corossion has eaten your fuse box from the inside alrdy.
Try avoid Junk yard one, you'll end up with same problem.