Cannot start 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

Voltage across terminals is 12.7 volts.
3.3L engine. About 90,000 miles if that helps.
Chilton repair manual suggests that problem could be either fusible link, relays, or starter solenoid/starter motor.
Regards,
David

Voltage across terminals is 12.7 volts. 3.3L engine. About 90,000 miles if that helps. Chilton repair manual suggests that problem could be either fusible link, relays, or starter solenoid/starter motor. Regards, David

Since the only sound heard is the click of a relay when the ignition key is turned, the likelihood of the engine starting is very small. 
I will hold the key in what should be the cranking position for the time you suggest and record the terminal voltage.
Will send the result in the morning.
Thank you for replying. It is appreciated.
David Since the only sound heard is the click of a relay when the ignition key is turned, the likelihood of the engine starting is very small.  I will hold the key in what should be the cranking position for the time you suggest and record the terminal voltage. Will send the result in the morning. Thank you for replying. It is appreciated. David

This morning voltage across terminals began at 12.7v. Opened driver's door, attempted to start engine. Voltage dropped to 12.24v. 
Clicking sound appears to be coming from the BlowerMotorRelay housed in the Power Distribution Centre.
Battery: 650 CCA, 750 CA
Please advise regarding best type of battery charger to purchase.
Thank you for your time and input CountryCurt.
David


This morning voltage across terminals began at 12.7v. Opened driver's door, attempted to start engine. Voltage dropped to 12.24v.  Clicking sound appears to be coming from the BlowerMotorRelay housed in the Power Distribution Centre. Battery: 650 CCA, 750 CA Please advise regarding best type of battery charger to purchase. Thank you for your time and input CountryCurt. David

Countrycurt,
one more thing to consider...
After removing the new battery to check soundness of wiring around the PCM & PDC, I decided to perform a continuity test between the battery cables while the ignition key was turned. Zero ohms for all positions except position prior to causing ignition. Wheel lock position, first and second positions registered zero ohms, ignition position resulted in about 71ω. 
Chilton manual specified locking the wheel whilst changing the steering gear. Could faulty ignition tumblers/connections explain the symptoms described?
Thanks again,
David Countrycurt, one more thing to consider... After removing the new battery to check soundness of wiring around the PCM & PDC, I decided to perform a continuity test between the battery cables while the ignition key was turned. Zero ohms for all positions except position prior to causing ignition. Wheel lock position, first and second positions registered zero ohms, ignition position resulted in about 71ω.  Chilton manual specified locking the wheel whilst changing the steering gear. Could faulty ignition tumblers/connections explain the symptoms described? Thanks again, David

Correction to last comment... Zero ohms for all positions except position prior to causing ignition. Wheel lock position, first and ignition positions registered zero ohms, second position resulted in about 71ω. 
Thanks.





Correction to last comment... Zero ohms for all positions except position prior to causing ignition. Wheel lock position, first and ignition positions registered zero ohms, second position resulted in about 71ω. 
Thanks.

RALilja,
I replaced a leaking steering gear. Followed instructions to the letter. Locked steering wheel, removed and installed parts carefully. Replaced negative cable on battery and van would not start. Interior lights, horn, power locks (unlock only), parking lights, brake lights, reverse lights, and instrument panel lights function normally. However, no low beams, CD player, power windows, or power locks (lock). Green fusible link connected to positive battery terminal is fine. No starter motor sounds. Blower motor relay clicks when key is turned to engine start position. No other relays in PDC clicking. Thank you for your help.
David RALilja, I replaced a leaking steering gear. Followed instructions to the letter. Locked steering wheel, removed and installed parts carefully. Replaced negative cable on battery and van would not start. Interior lights, horn, power locks (unlock only), parking lights, brake lights, reverse lights, and instrument panel lights function normally. However, no low beams, CD player, power windows, or power locks (lock). Green fusible link connected to positive battery terminal is fine. No starter motor sounds. Blower motor relay clicks when key is turned to engine start position. No other relays in PDC clicking. Thank you for your help. David

What exactly was the "Time consuming repair" that was performed on the van? What wires were disturbed in the process? I am looking at the schematic for the van and it looks the problem lies in the power distribution box or the junction box areas on the van and depending on what you were doing as to were the greatest chance of finding the problem is located. What exactly was the "Time consuming repair" that was performed on the van? What wires were disturbed in the process? I am looking at the schematic for the van and it looks the problem lies in the power distribution box or the junction box areas on the van and depending on what you were doing as to were the greatest chance of finding the problem is located.

David, u are correct, since the engine isn't cranking, that isn't going to give us information we can use. I goofed on that one.

David, u are correct, since the engine isn't cranking, that isn't going to give us information we can use. I goofed on that one.

U checked voltage w/ engine off? Would suggest checking w/ engine cranking for max. of 15 seconds, ignition or fuel disabled to prevent start. Voltage should be 9.6 or higher.

U checked voltage w/ engine off? Would suggest checking w/ engine cranking for max. of 15 seconds, ignition or fuel disabled to prevent start. Voltage should be 9.6 or higher.