'98 Caravan - Electric and Liftgate Trouble

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ey.markov, Feb 14, 2005.

  1. ey.markov

    ey.markov Guest

    Greetings,

    Perhaps someone can advise. Some time ago both fromt and rear parking
    lights on my 98 Caravan stopped operating. I checked the bulbs and the
    fuses, and they were OK. Next, the dashboard lights also stopped
    working; again, the fuse was fine. (The Check Engine, airbag, etc.
    lights are working.) Must be something with the wiring. Given what the
    shops charge to even touch the car, I'd rather fix this myself, but
    what is the best source for a detailed wiring diagram?

    Also, last year one of the liftgate shocks broke. I replaced it, but
    now the liftgate won't stay up. Is there any way to find out which of
    the shocks is giving out without removing them?

    Thanks!
     
    ey.markov, Feb 14, 2005
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  2. ey.markov

    tdodge Guest

    did you try checking your park lamps relay located in the power
    distribution centre beside the battery. is a four prong terminal. two big
    terminal and two small. bridge the two big terminal and check to see if
    lights come on. if lights come on it means that those circuits are good.
    then check the small terminals. one should be ground and the other would
    have 12volts with switch on the on position. requires multimeter to
    perform test. if all circuits are good then you probably need a new
    headlgiht switch. in regards to your liftgate shocks, did you replace the
    broken one or replace the bolts only?
     
    tdodge, Feb 16, 2005
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  3. ey.markov

    BeeP Guest

    Liftgate (or for that matter, hood) shocks should really be replaced
    in pairs, for safety sake.
    If you really want to know which one is bad, you do have to remove
    them one at a time and see which one holds up best. (Hopefully you did
    not throw the good one out!)
    The system is designed for two, and even a new one is going have some
    trouble holding up the gate by itself.
    Aftermarket shocks (Carquest etc) are usually in the $55-65 price
    range for a pair. Dealer parts much more expensive.
    Good luck.
    Bob
     
    BeeP, Feb 17, 2005
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