by "XJDano" (xjdano)
Published 12/16/2017 at 15:57
by "XJDano" (xjdano)
Published 12/16/2017 at 15:57
Tags: Caravan
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Damn. Wasn’t spark plug & coil. Continued so looked it up. May be an integrated fuel pump relay on the fuse box above. When testing in afternoon warm (60°F) it always started. Waiting until colder & no start to try & test relay fuse.
I had some YOuTube videos linked, but upon trying to edit before posting it all got deleted....
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
12/16/2017 at 16:57, STARS: 0
It cranks though, right?
"XJDano" (xjdano)
12/16/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 0
Yep.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
12/16/2017 at 18:24, STARS: 0
Not getting spark, or not delivering fuel?
"XJDano" (xjdano)
12/16/2017 at 21:45, STARS: 0
Not sure on either. Checked the codes and came up with cyl3 misfire, so I started with that.
This has been a thing since Thursday when my wife called or text and said it wasn’t starting.
From what she said sounded like a cold & old battery.
When it finally didn’t turn over for me, I knew it was not battery and something else. Pulled codes and started with that.
Still nothing. Would start, then not. Then start later 5-6 times in a row.
Looked on the YouTube. And came up with what was mentioned earlier. But can’t rule that out until it fails to start.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
12/16/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 0
“Not turning over” = no crank. You mean not firing , right?
Either way, the battery’s still a possibility. I’ve seen batteries strong enough to run the starter motor (and *sound good* while doing so), but be too weak to keep the PCM awake at the same time.
The problem might ultimately be like a fuel pump or something, but I don’t want to lead you on a wild goose chase by not verifying power first. You can probably skip the battery load test (since it goes from no-start to multiple successful starts), and move on to a voltage drop test instead.
Also, maybe hit it with some starting fluid and see how it reacts...
"XJDano" (xjdano)
12/16/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 1
I’mma try in AM when cold. And I’m hung over (possibly)
If there isn’t voltage at fuel pump fuse I think that’ll be it.
Test:
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Bypass/ temp fix I’ll do Monday
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Part # & external relay from.. guys
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
I will call dodge and see about part & if any outstanding recalls Monday.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
12/17/2017 at 04:49, STARS: 0
oh well plugs and coil was worth a shot
"XJDano" (xjdano)
12/17/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 1
No juice at fuel pump fuse when attempting start this morning. So... ordering part thing as soon As they open. A few wires to solider and if it donesnt fix it, burn it.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
12/17/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 0
Part thing... TIPM?
"XJDano" (xjdano)
12/17/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 1
Basically you cut wires from underneath TIPM and ad an additional external fuel pump relay. About $20 kit.
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM486219/RCRIT-15V115-2720.pdf