My 2001 dodge grand caravan sport won't start

something on in your car is sucking the juice,a door not closed completely or inside lights left on or headlights or parking lights dome lights,ignition not completely shut off,hood light trunk light etc check them all,if car turns over when charged but wont start it could be your fuel pump or broken timing belt

Check the neutral safety switch on the transmission. It should have three wires on the connector (if I remember correctly). There should be power on the Brown with yellow wire with the key in the crank position. If there is ground that wire and see if the van starts. If it does replace the switch. If it does not check the starter relay. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you for using FixYa.com!

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It has 2 feeds.If you run a ground to the ground side of the relay,engine turns over but doesn,t run ????? The PCM - engine computer isn't supplying the ground for some reason . Anti-theft system problem . Disables fuel an starting systems . Have you checked for codes ?DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes .

J, I am sending you some info to read but it appears that the most likely cause is the blower motor relay. Give the following notes a read and if you need some more help give me a buzz... Best of Luck..

1996 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L, GAS, Vin R, Eng Cfg V6 1996 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L, GAS, Vin R, Eng Cfg V6 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Plymouth Voyager Rallye 3.3L Customer Concern: Front blower does not work; no power to it. Fuse is OK. Tests/Procedures: 1. At the blower motor, there is a Dark Blue wire. This wire should have battery voltage whenever the key is in the "on" position. Power for the blower motor comes from the blower relay.

2. Access the front blower relay, it is located on the driver's side under the dash, near the junction block. There will be four wires going to it. The Dark Green wire should have battery voltage all the time. The Dark Blue wire is going to the motor. The Black/Orange wire should have battery voltage with the key in the "on" position. The Black wire should be grounded at all times. On this circuit, the relay is energized whenever the key is in the "on" position. Potential Causes: Front Blower Relay
Front Blower Relay Wiring
Heater Ventilation Air Conditioner (HVAC) Control Head
Tech Tips: The front blower relay is located under the dash, on the driver's side. It may be necessary to remove the junction block (fuse and relay box) in order to see it. Diagnostic Codes: None

Check the Alternator.

My 2003 dodge caravan would not start after driving about 1/2 hour. I stopped for coffee and when got back in to start it started I switched gears and it stalled. I tried to start again switched gears then it started but only for 2 sec. No clicking, no cranking sound just would not start but battery functions were great. Spent 2 days with a mechanic who could not resolve so sent to Dodge. After a day of putting wires back and checking out the problem they said it was the computer. Said that it was bad and could be replaced at no charge due to malfunction. Yes, it worked fine afterwards no more problems. They also said that some of the computers are found to be defective like this one so I hope this helps you in the right choice to have the dealer check it out if you are unable to get a computer reading and there is no obvious short in the system. Free sounded very good but as you know there is no such thing as really free as they got me for other things $350 worth. ouch!

Caravan, Grand Voyager, Town and Country, Voyager, 2000-2004
Starter - Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Starter harness connectors Starter motor

To install:
Install or connect the following:
Starter motor. Torque the bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm). Starter harness connectors. Torque the battery cable nut to 100 inch lbs. (11 Nm). Negative battery cable


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hit the starter with a hamer if it starts then the starter is rooted

It could be a bad starter I would also get the battery check for load.

THER ARETWO COPPER CONACTS IN THE STARTER SOLENOID THAT ARE REPACABLE.IF YOU TAKE THE COVER OFF THE SOLENOID PART OF THE STARTER AND PULL OUT THE PLUNGER I THINK YOU WILL SEE THAT ONE OF THE CONTACTS IS BURNT SHORTER THAN THE OTHER CAUSING YOU TO JUST HEAR A CLICK WHEN YOU TURN THE KET TO START.ANY STARTER REPAIR SHOP SHOULD STOCK THESE PARTS FOR BETWEEN $10 & $20 .