2001 Dodge Caravan

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2001-Dodge-Caravan-Sport-ftopict202271.html (2001 Dodge Caravan Sport)
We bought a used 2001 Caravan Sport second hand. It has the electric left rear door. Problem is sometimes it will open with the remote or the console switch , sometimes not, mostly not. It will always close though. Are we just not holding our mouths right or what?
« Make sure you don't have the safety switch on. »
« Make sure you unlock the doors first or it wont open. »
« I've made sure the doors are unlocked, safety switch is off, everything I can think of. With the doors unlocked , you can hit the switch and it will sound like it's opening but just unlatch. Some.. »
« It probably as nothing to do with the remote or switches. If one of the wires at the bottom of the door track (harness) is broken, this wire happen when trying to open it. You can disconnect both en.. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/airbag-light-ftopict204913.html (airbag light)
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan. Of late the airbag light has been come on a few times whwile driving (my wife says when teh vehicle is cold usually). It stays on for a few seconds and then goes off again. I have read about seaatbelt tensioners may cause such an occurrance. Has anyone had a simila..
« Depending on what the problem is, yes the air bag could or could not deploy. It could be anything from a clockspring to an airbag.....etc. If your concerned about the safety of the occupants why not.. »
« Hi Glenn: Is the seatbelt tensioner an unlikely problem? Thanks for your response. Dodger "maxpower" wrote: »
« message problem is, yes the air bag could or could not deploy. dealer/garage Unlikely but I have seen them go bad »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/knocks-startup-ftopict222123.html (knocks on startup)
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan 3.3 litre engine. Lately I have noticed there seems to be a bit of a knocking sound on start up.......usually morning startup. I have about 124,000 kilometres (Canadian) on the engine. Should I put some kind of engine additive in with the next oil change and, if so, any..
« Replace the oil pump. I did just that on my wifes Caravan last year and it stop that noise. On cold days it was worst and lasted long. »
« +++++++++++++++++ Thanks for the advice......is an oil pump an expensive proposition???????????????????????? Dodger »
« Before you start throwing parts at it not knowing if it is going to fix it or not, why not have the noise diagnosed to find out what the problem is? there is alot of things that could cause a knock... »
« i know on the 3.3 liters if you dent the oil pan you will get that knock to the pick up tube is so close to the bottom of the pan it slows the oil flow up and it could cause the motor to blow »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/Dodge-Caravan-window-ftopict225641.html (Dodge Caravan window)
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan SE with a driver's side power window problem. I need a motor apparently.......is replacing one a difficult job?? Anywhere one might be able to get a step by step summary of how to do the job????? Darn window has been driving me nuts of late. Thanks for any help Dodger
« replace the complete updated regulator assembly motor and all, very easy to do if you are mechanically inclined Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech »
« "maxpower" wrote in Or you could do what I did... remove the door panel (be real careful with the 'clips') and the vapor barrier, then give the motor a few light taps with the handle of a screwd.. »
« @h2g2000hsg.: It's not too difficult if your mechanically inclined. It will be easier if you buy the Chilton manual for this van. It's full of great info. Bob »
« Just bought a new window motor assem. comp;ete with cables at NAPA Cost $90.00 »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2001-Dodge-Caravan-3L-cooling-system-TIA-ftopict225659.html (2001 Dodge Caravan 3.3L cooling system question (TIA))
This is going to sound silly but ...How do you remove the air from the 3.3l cooling system? I can't seem to get all the air out and the temp gauge swings wildly. I just replaced 2 freeze plugs and can't seem to remiove the air from the system! PLEASE HELP!!!!!
« 3.3l I used to loosen the heater hose that is located just below the throttle body and fill it that way until the coolant flows out. The run it until the thermostat opens and fill it to the top Glen.. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/winter-tires-ftopict232155.html (winter tires)
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan and of late I have been hearing more and more about the benefits of snow tires. I have used all seasons for at least 20 years without incident but I am starting to wonder if I should put on snows. The question is this.....in the old days of rear wheel drive one installe..
« you should have snow tires on all 4 wheels.The tires are used for braking also not just traction for driving. »
« So, let me get this straight... You live in Eastern Canada, and you've never used winter tires, *AND* you have to ask if they're supposed to go on all 4 wheels...? Wow. Almost beyond belief, reall.. »
« Put them on all four I believe in Nova Scotia it is the LAW. Snows front only on a FWD is dangerous. (from southern Ontario Snow Belt, where we get enough snow. -- Posted via a free Usenet account .. »
« How so? I use all-seasons exclusively and have never considered using what I would consider to be "snow" tires with their very aggressive tread. The OP didn't say "winter tires"....he said "snow ti.. »