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Report: accessories failing intermittently

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Model Year Affected: 2002

Average Mileage: 80,000 mi (40,000 mi - 120,000 mi)

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  • Report #1
    GoHardrGoHome, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 120,000 mi
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    When I turn the ignition to Run, the accessories in the cab all work fine. Within a split second of starting the van the accessories all shut down. Sometimes they start up by themselves after driving for a while, other times I have to pull over to the side of the road and restart the van in order to get the accessories to function.
    I've been told this is caused by a faulty ignition switch. I've changed that out and had no change in how the accessories operate.
    Do you have any suggestions on what the problem may be? I've also been told it "could" be the BCM. I don't really want to start replacing expensive components on a trial and error basis unless I can test the component to make sure it is the culprit.
    I would appreciate any suggestions you can provide.

    Thanks,
    Randy

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  • Report #2
    acts4him, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 40,000 mi
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    Problem was noticed mainly due to a "safety" problem, not just accessories. WIPERS were also part of the problem.

    Occurrence seemed to be more during hot weather, but only a concern when raining, again, due to safety as wel as inconvenience.

    Local shop referred to dealer, dealer indicated "possible" a replacement of the "computer", probably the PCM mentioned. Being expensive, a 3-day repair, and no real "confirmation", we delayed even though the concern.

    We noticed the problem had disappeared, and seemed related to a major body repair that was done.

    So, was the problem related to grounding, flaky fuses, something related to the body repair? We never found out and never really researched.

    Sorry I couldn't help further being several years ago (currently 135,000 miles) I'm also not remembering the mileage, might have been as high as 60,000. I will see if I can research and add info later.

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