1998 Dodge Caravan TSBs

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS.

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS.

SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456.

TEST

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SEAT BACK CREAK NOISE - DRIVERS SIDE.

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INTERMITTENT POPPING ON FRONT END.

CONCERNS WITH "HONK" NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS.

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY.

CONCERNS WITH THUMPING NOISE AT REAR OF VEHICLE DURING COLD OPERATION.

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

EXPERIENCING VIBRATION / BUZZ IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT 2200 - 2500 RPM AND ABOVE 3500 RPM.

CONCERNS WITH SPEED CONTROL WHICH DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A GRADE.

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST.

EXPERIENCING TICK TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR.

CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SMOOTH ROAD HIGH-SPEED VIBRATION OR SHAKE CONDITION.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A TICKING TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR.

RIGHT SIDE HALF SHAFT CV BOOT IS MADE OF A SPECIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL THAT CAN SHOW HEAVY GREASE...

RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD BUMPS.

A "HONK" OR SQUEAL NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.

*DURING LOW SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SIDE TO SIDE OSCILLATION/WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-45MPH.

VARIOUS INFORMATION ON VECI LABEL REPLACEMENT.

CREAK SOUND HEARD UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION- SOUND SEEMS TO COME FROM FLOORPAN/DASH AREA.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE.

CONCERNS WITH THE PCV VALVE FREEZING UNDER EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS.

INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

CONCERNS WITH SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF IDLER PULLEY.

CONCERNS WITH FRONT AND / OR SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK MOTORS MAKING A WHIRLING NOISE.

SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK.

A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A TICKING NOISE WHILE AT IDLE FROM ENGINE.

SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT.

THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

SUBJECT ON TIP-IN SAGS/HESITATIONS OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER A HOT SOAK RESTART.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE VALVE TRAIN MAKES A TAPPING NOISE.

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four...

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

EXPERIENCING A CHATTER SOUND COMING FROM THE SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR(S) WHEN THE POWER LOCK FEATURE IS REPEATEDLY ACTIVATED.

A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE EXHIBITS WAVINESS OR DEPRESSION(S) NEAR THE FRONT OF THE CHARACTER...

WINDNOISE AROUND FRON DOOR GLASS, ESPECIALLY AT TOP OF THE B PILLAR.

THE FRONT DOOR BODY MOUNTED WEATERSTRIP FALLS OFF MOUNTING FLANGE, USUALLY ALONG THE TOP OF THE DOOR OPENING.

SYMPTOMS WITH ROOF RACK RATTLES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MARGINAL OR PARTIAL BOND OF THE BACKLIGHT TO THE LIFTGATE THAT MAY DEVELOP INTO A WATER LEAK.

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCECURES TO REMOVE WAVINESS OR DEPRESSIONS FROM THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE.

INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR/SIGNAL CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC).

INFORMATION REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $1B (P0123) THROTTLE...

SUBJECT REGARDING BODY CONTROL MODULE AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR/ SIGNAL CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC).

INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENT.

CONDITION WITH THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE POWERTRAIN (PCM) MAY NOT OPERATE THE SOLID STATE RELAY FOR THE RADIATOR FAN CORRECTLY.

SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROPER COOLING FAN RELAY ACTUATION.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test...

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM.

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW FREQUENCY HOWL / MOAN NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKE AREA DURING LOW SPEED AND /...

ON SOME VEHICLES, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP OR BLOWING SNOW / WATER, THE SNOW / WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS...

INFORMATION ON REAR WHEEL PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR / LEVER SERVICE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW / WATER ENTERING THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS.

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM.

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM.

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM.

CONCERN WITH WATER LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING.

EXHIBITING A PERIODIC BUMP IN POWER TRAIN WHEN THE A/C IS OPERATING

CONCERNS WITH SAGS / HESITATION / STUMBLE / START & STALL, A/C BUMP IMPROVEMENTS, ADDITION OF LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST.

SUBJECT REGARDING A/C SUCTION AND / OR DISCHARGE LINE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT DUE TO CRACKING AT OR NEAR COMPRESSOR.

EXHIBITING A MOANING AND GROANING SOUND ACCOCIATED WITH A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATION.

CONDITIONS WITH A/C COMPRESSOR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE.

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING.

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE HOSE CLAMP SERVICE.

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET.

SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET.

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT

SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT.

SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE DESENSITIZATION TO INTERMITTENT FAULTS / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS.

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO.

SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION.

SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request.

CONCERNS WITH THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY.

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES.

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES.

EXPERIENCING A POP/TICK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

A CONDITION WHERE A CLICK / RATTLE SOUND MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VHICLE IS IN MOTION.

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING WHEN TURNING CORNERS WITH THE A/C OR...

DURING HIGH HUMIDITY CLIMATE CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING...

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA.

INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES.

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR.

INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL.

EMISSIONS RECALL -- VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT.

INFORMATION ON REMOVAL OF THE EXHAUST DRONE.

EXPERIENCING A SQUAWK / CREAK / GROAN SOUND FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH / BUMPY ROADS.

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY.

A SQUEAKING / CHIRPING NOISE IS HEARD ( INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE ) FROM THE STRUT TOWER AREA( S ).

COSMETIC CORROSION OR PERFORATION AT UPPER STRUT TOWER/S USUALLY BETWEEN THE STRUT AND UPPER LOAD PATH BEAM INNER PANEL (INNER FENDER).

VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION.

PERCEIVED LOSS OR CAHNGE OF RADIO STATION PRESETS.

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT.

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF LOW SPEED TIRE WOBBLE.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLE ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVING A UNIQUE BALANCE WEIGHT RETENTION FLANGE.

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...