Rev limiter ? 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan

ANSWER : The C/V version is rated for 1,500 pounds of cargo and 300 pounds of passengers (1,800 pounds combined). All other versions of this vehicle, including the SE, have a suspension rated for 1,150 pounds max, passengers and cargo combined. Obviously, if you take the seats out of an SE you will reach your minimum required payload of 1,200 pounds. To determine the exact load carrying capacity of a vehicle simple view the certification placard on the door pillar which will contain the GVWR (subtract curb weight to get cargo capacity) but note that ratings per axle which must be observed to avoid overloading and dangerous operating conditions. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : Hi, thanks for writing in. I am sure many of the parts from the 2003 Caravan will fit the 2002 Caravan fine, if not perfectly. However, I cannot give you a solid answer without knowing specifically which parts you are talking about. I hope this helps and let us know if you need anymore assistance.

ANSWER : Hello – first task is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. With your mileage, I suspect the throttle position sensor has failed, limiting the amount of throttle reported to the engine computer – regardless of how much you have pressed the accelerator pedal. I recommend an engine management inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.

ANSWER : Hi there. From the years 1995 to 2007 all of the transmissions are the same for the Grand Caravan and the Town and Country. They use four different transmissions, A404, A413, A470, and A670. The A670 is a six speed transmission where the others are a four speed transmission. You can swap a 2000 Town and Country transmission with a 2003 Grand Caravan.

ANSWER : Hi there. It’s quite possible that you have a few things going on with your Grand Caravan that are causing these issues ranging from a damaged thermostat, radiator fan motor, or even an obstruction of coolant inside the heater core. The best advice we could offer is for you to set up an appointment to have one of our local mobile mechanics come to your location and complete an overheating inspection. This will allow them to pinpoint the source(s) of this issue and recommend the right repairs.

ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. To my knowledge, Dodge did not make significant changes from the 99 to 2000 Caravan 3.3 liter engine. However, with that being said, it’s hard to know for 100% certainty that the fuel injector control pressure sensors or wiring harness is compatible with both years.

The best way to verify this information before you purchase any parts is to contact one of our local professional mechanics to service your injector control pressure sensors and harness; which will allow our parts team to find an aftermarket part that will be correct for your 99 Caravan.

ANSWER : There were 4 different engines used in the 2007 Caravan. Looking at an example, namely the 3.3L (VIN "R") that was used in model year 2007, the head and block casting numbers of that engine do not match the engine used in any other model year of the Caravan. Inasmuch as the engine is controlled by the PCM, replacements these days have to be exact and must be interchangeable per the manufacturer catalog, otherwise the set-up (the swap) almost undoubtedly will not work and often won’t even "start". If you are trying to find a used engine or perhaps trying to find a harness for your 2007 Caravan, or any other vehicle, your best bet by far is to simply search the database at Car-Part.com and you will find an exact match for almost anything you might need. You can also perform interchange searches at that website to see all your options in terms of multiple model year or model applications. If you are interested in an engine replacement or a harness installation (OEM to OEM), YourMechanic professionals in certain locales can assist with that. Please simply inquire based on your locale. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic.

ANSWER : The first thing you want to do is find out what isn’t working. If you try to turn the key and nothing happens, and the starter isn’t turning over, then have the battery load tested. It could be a bad battery or it could be a bad starter. But if you try the starter and the engine makes a starting sound but it doesn’t start up, then it’s much more complicated.

I’ve got a video for that "fixing the car that cranks but won’t start up"–watch that. You’d want to check if the fuel pump is working, if you have fuel going into the fuel injectors, and if there are any massive vacuum leaks in the engine like big holes in the engine that sucks air. If you want to have a professional take a look, a certified technician can come to your home or office to inspect your car’s starting issue and determine what repairs are needed.