Battery problems

Battery: It accumulates the electrical energy generated by the alternator. It provides energy to all the electric and electronic circuits of the car.
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Dead battery issue SolvedSolved

Dodge Grand Caravan 2013  205000 miles
In the last 3 months y have replaced battery 2 times and alternator 1 time. But once again I was about to leave home to work and the minivan is totally dead. This time I used my jumper (Noco boost plus), the car turned on but it doesn't hold battery power. I also noticed that dash lights was a little bit crazy and intense. Has anyone experienced something similar or has an idea?
ArturoAldana from United States 2 years ago  
AR
Rank 10
3 reports 
Mary from United States 2 years ago
Having same issues. I go between removing one battery cable off or fuel pump fuse when done driving it helps sometimes but battery seems to continue to dies.
ArturoAldana from United States 2 years ago
I found a possible solution, reading and watching videos found out that the fuel pump fuse is the key of the issue, so I bought a chip called: TIPM Plug-In Relay System LITE. I bought it on Ebay but you can also buy it directly through their website. Price is $59 + shipping. I bought it 2 weeks ago and apparently the problem is gone. I hope this can help you too.
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ArturoAldana from United States 2 years ago
I found a possible solution, reading and watching videos found out that the fuel pump fuse is the key of the issue, so I bought a chip called: TIPM Plug-In Relay System LITE. I bought it on Ebay but you can also buy it directly through their website. Price is $59 + shipping. I bought it 2 weeks ago and apparently the problem is gone. I hope this can help you too.
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Alternator and battery check out but system not charging

Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 Crew 160000 miles
I'm having charging issues. I've replaced battery, starter, 3 alternators, both battery cables and I'm not mechanically inclined. I'm a lady that's about to lose her mind. I've spent thousands at 4 different shops including the dealer that convinced me I needed an oem alternator. Well, that didn't fix it either!! Please help. I'm without a car and not sure wth to do
Tamp from United States a year ago  
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1 report 
George from United States a year ago
Had a friend with the same issue and it turned out to be the belt. Make sure the alternator belt is tight.
Tamp from United States a year ago
Thank you. I will have someone check it
Hamid from United States 9 months ago
Hi everyone my car some time get battery light on but when I check if alternator the charge ok and battery too the have 12.6 volts and if car start the battery 14.9 volts but light of the battery the came some time don’t know what problem
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Fuel pump won't turn off SolvedSolved

Dodge Grand Caravan 2013  140000 miles
The old fuel pump went completely out.. so we replaced it...now the issue is that the new fuel pump won't turn off either and kills the battery. Now i located the fuse and I take it out the pump goes off and I can wake up in the morning without a jump I just put fuse back in.....what can the problem be ...I'm stumped please help. Than you in advance.
Skyweazy from United States 3 years ago  
SK
Rank 2
4 reports 
Kati from United States 2 years ago
Did you find a way to fix it? Having the same problem haven't replaced the fuel pump though
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Skyweazy from United States 2 years ago
TIPM Repair Fuel Pump Relay Bypass Cable Compatible with Dodge....I bought that and the issue went away....cheap fix...best way I flund tp fix it besides spending the thousand on a new computer board
Skyweazy from United States 2 years ago
TIPM Repair Fuel Pump Relay Bypass Cable Compatible with Dodge
Frustrated dodge owner from United States 2 years ago
I have 2012 dodge grand caravan withe the same issue, I tried the relay bypass and it worked for about a month and now the same thing.
Tamp from United States a year ago
Did you ever figure out your problem with your caravan? I have replaced battery, 3 alternators a starter and battery cables. The van is driving me nuts. Plus I'm a lady so I'm being raked over the coals at 4 different shops...thanks
Skyweazy from United States a year ago
@TampI used the tempo cable and I had no more issues. But then the transmission took a poop. So I traded it in for a Kia sedan. I am sorry for you trouble with that van...I hope things goes well for you
Tamp from United States a year ago
@SkyweazyWhat is a tempo cable?
Skyweazy from United States a year ago
@TampTIPM cable sorry auto correct
If you Google search a TIPM cable for Dodge caravan it should pop up.
Skyweazy from United States a year ago
@SkyweazyIt's a bypass cable...it worked for my van when it had the problem. If any other questions feel free to email direct as well. Yablonskyink@gmail.com
Skyweazy from United States a year ago
The cable fixed the issue but than the transmission took a poop again so we got rid of the van.
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No start or crank SolvedSolved

Dodge Grand Caravan 2010 Mini van 100000 miles
2010 dodge grand caravan does nothing when key turns other than dash lights, got a P0562 code once. I changed battery and solenoid starter fuse. Still no start.
Bigred36t from United States 2 years ago  
BI
Rank 3
3 reports 
Bigred36t from United States 2 years ago
First got P0562 then got P0562 and P0967
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Bigred36t from United States 2 years ago
Tested starter by pulling starter relay and putting jump wire got nothing after pulling starter the copper wire from solenoid to starter corroded in half, plus broken wire( starter relay) plug broken
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Lost key need to start

Dodge Grand Caravan 2002 3.8l v6 es grand caravan  180527 miles
I lost the key so I got one from the junkyard and now the anti theft is not letting me start the car I've done all the little tricks with the battery terminals held together for a half hour I have put the car on a battery charger with the ignition on for over an hour and still nothing has reset so does anybody have any advice for a individual that doesn't really have a lot of money
Vuck" van/ truck" from United States 3 years ago  
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Rank 4
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Vuck" van/ truck" from United States 3 years ago
Does anybody have suggestions cuz I'm going to burn it to the ground because that's what happens when I mess with electrical and I would prefer not to do that my wife will kill me not literally
Gonza R from Argentina 3 years ago
I don´t think any of those diy solutions would work. The only thing you can do is to use a proper scanner to pair the new key with the ECU. That's the only way to make the ECU recognize the new key, it's a matter of software reprogramming.
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Dead key fobs

Dodge Grand Caravan 2014  235000 miles
About every 1.5 years. My oem key fobs die. Still starts car but won’t unlock doors or remote start. On my third key fob now. Batteries were changed on all of them. The previous 2 still start the car.
RayD from United States 3 years ago  
RA
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Countrysmartguy2008 from United States 2 years ago
When I first got the car the key fob worked perfectly but now I can't even use my key fob cause it's dead I changed the batteries and still nothing need help please
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Van still runs after turning it of

Dodge Grand Caravan 2013 STX 3.6 189000 miles
Turned off ignition and took my key out the motor was still running. I turn the key back to the “on” position, but would not go into gear without bypassing it. Get it home unplugged the battery & plugged the battery back in the van would not start. Charged the battery without success. Changed battery it started back up but would turn off with unplugging the battery once again.
nongues77 from United States 2 years ago  
NO
3 reports 
duke from United States 2 years ago
mine is 2004 grand caravan kurn key off ...pull out key van still running
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Alternator not charging

Dodge Grand Caravan 2014  140000 miles
Alternator not charging battery light cn
Lennon from United States 5 months ago  
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Rogueloki from United States 4 months ago
Just did my 05, a replacement should be tried if it hasn't been already. If it has been replaced, look for a parasitic draw. That could be anything; i had a 90's gmc that was drawing battery power from the electric seats while turned off.
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Cranks won't start

Dodge Grand Caravan 2010 4.0 130000 miles
It started many times before leaving the dealership, get home mom goes to open drivers door and panick alarm sounds as opening,shut it off and notice drivers door will no longer open from exterior and door locks weren't working. At the time we didn't know the fuse had been removed from the locks. The power sliding doors everything worked from ke fob for a bit but then stopped you can hear a click but nothing happens except for the panic button. So tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting to reset and after that the vehicle crancks but won't start. I've tried everything on the internet to reset it but nothing
Craig4 from United States 3 years ago  
CR
12 reports 
price from Canada 2 years ago
alarm sounds and ignition won't start
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. After removing the dashboard to replace the

Dodge Grand Caravan 2009 3.8L 100000 miles
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. My vehicle originally had only one problem: the passenger-side HVAC blend door actuator was faulty, causing hot air to come out of the passenger-side vents. There were no other electrical or mechanical issues before I removed the dashboard. I removed the dashboard to replace the blend door actuator. Before reinstalling the dashboard completely, I turned the ignition switch to the ON position to test all vehicle systems. At that point, several problems appeared simultaneously: The instrument cluster displayed "NO BUS". Most warning lights on the dashboard illu… Read complete
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Alfartosi naseef from Iraq a month ago  
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Tailgate mechanism intermittent locks or refuses to latcha

Dodge Grand Caravan 2016  147000 miles
Tailgate window got shattered. Glass company replaced it. Then tailgate hit a mind of its own. It does what it wants when it wants, including lock and refuse to respond. How to troubleshoot. Disconnecting battery and draining system only works part of the time.
Ginna from United States 6 months ago  
GI
1 report 

Battery drain

Dodge Grand Caravan 2010  200000 miles
Battery drains changed altenator
Court1978 from United States 6 months ago  
CO

Van will not Crank over All lights come on

Dodge Grand Caravan 2014 Dodge Caravan 25000 miles
Van has new battery new alternator put key fob in it will not turn over lights come on but thats it
giftedlife777 from United States 6 months ago  
GI
1 report 

All Interior lights n tailgate open sign comes on n stays on even whe.

Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 Van v6 262000 miles
All interior lights n tailgate open sign stays on even when driving n door s are locked. They stay on until the battery is disconnected.
Alfie from Canada a year ago  
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