2003 Dodge Caravan Looses wipers, pwr windows, blower and r

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
61,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JA6001
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Sometimes when I start the van it looses wipers, radio, pwr windows and radio. Sometimes they just start working after awhile. If you just turn the ignition on everything works. I recently started get a speed sensor code but the engine goes out after driving awhile.
Feb 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If you wiggle the key a little will they work? I have seen many Dodge ignition switch problems like this.
Feb 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM
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It acts as though it may not be returning to the run position after you start the motor.I am thinking about replacing the ignition switch.
[quote:8b9eef9dd5="2CarPro Jack"]If you wiggle the key a little will they work? I have seen many Dodge ignition switch problems like this.[/quote:8b9eef9dd5]
Feb 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like a good place to start
Feb 25, 2008 at 12:24 PM
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DWEEBLE
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Hey same problem with the Caravan, looses all accessories when running. Did replacing the ignition switch do the trick ?

Mike
Mar 3, 2008 at 8:09 PM
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JA6001
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No it did not, I am just going to take it to the dealer.
I have also started getting a TCM and speed sensor error. I am now begining to think it is the PCM that may be the problem.
I will post the results when I find out
Mike
Mar 4, 2008 at 7:41 AM
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DWEEBLE
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I was checking around and was told to replace the ignition switch, about 42 bucks new from the dealer, so I'm going to try one. I'll let you know.
Mike
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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JA6001
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Well I am dropping mine off at the dealers tonight so hopefully I will find out tomorrow what the problem is. I will post what they claim the fix is, so if you can hang on a couple more days I may be able to help you save some money

Mike
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM
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JA6001
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Well I just heard back from the dealers. My electrical problem is from a ground problem that is internal on the IPM. The IPM is the fuse box. There is alot of things inside it now.

Mike
Mar 6, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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Mike.

What was needed to fix your ground problem, internal to the IPM/Fuse Box?

We are being told that we need a $700.00 electronic module to fix the same problem.


JayEss
Mar 24, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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JA6001
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That is not far off, mine was 630.00. Not really a hard part to replace if you could find it in a salvage yard. I looked and just could not find anything that would work. I feel your pain

Mike
Mar 25, 2008 at 7:43 AM