Vehicle report

1998 DODGE CARAVAN

Service bulletins

117 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

9004275

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

08-049-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-003-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

31-005-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

31-006-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

3100319

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

68332810

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m [21 ft. lbs.].

R2118796A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

23-014-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

0500106A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB

0500305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

0500204

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

1900303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT

2304402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0500102A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT

0801102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

1802002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

2301502

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

1900801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0700601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE HOSE CLAMP SERVICE. *TT

0900801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT

2302701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

0200401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0801001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

1801201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

0500301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW FREQUENCY HOWL / MOAN NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKE AREA DURING LOW SPEED AND / OR LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, WITH NO BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE APPLIED. *TT

0500101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP OR BLOWING SNOW / WATER, THE SNOW / WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS CAUSING RUST TO DEVELOP ON THE REAR BRAKE DRUM AND SHOE FRICTION SURFACES. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO TEMPORARY FREEZING OF THE REAR BRAKE LININGS TO THE DRUMS. *TT

0800600REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2303400A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

2300800B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

2304200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

2601000

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT

082700

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

231100A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE EXHIBITS WAVINESS OR DEPRESSION(S) NEAR THE FRONT OF THE CHARACTER FEATURES OR SKID STRIP FOR ROOF RACK EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT

231100

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

230800

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

190999

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

180100

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

180200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE PCV VALVE FREEZING UNDER EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *TT

051099

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW / WATER ENTERING THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS. *TT

084599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT

083799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

050999

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REAR WHEEL PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR / LEVER SERVICE. *TT

233599REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

182299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $1B (P0123) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) VOLTAGE HIGH. *TT

190699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING SERVICE. *TT

210599A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

233599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

082799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

140399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

181299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

230199A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

070299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF IDLER PULLEY. *TT

220399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

220299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF LOW SPEED TIRE WOBBLE. *TT

210699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT

210599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

180599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

210499

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

230399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

795

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

230199

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

081798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

090798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

235998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

090198 REV B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A TICKING NOISE WHILE AT IDLE FROM ENGINE. *YC

090598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

250298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

980801260898

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC

030698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RIGHT SIDE HALF SHAFT CV BOOT IS MADE OF A SPECIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL THAT CAN SHOW HEAVY GREASE SEPAGE-ENOUGH TO FORM DROPLETS ON THE BOOT CONVOLUTES. *AK

021098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

084098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

183298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

081798 REV B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC

020998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

190598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9843

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

233498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

241198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

082798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PERCEIVED LOSS OR CAHNGE OF RADIO STATION PRESETS. *AK

980424231498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SYMPTOMS WITH ROOF RACK RATTLES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC

9830

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

240798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9827

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENT. *YC

98771

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

210798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK

220298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

081698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

090198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

110598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

110398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REMOVAL OF THE EXHAUST DRONE. *YC

1812098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

220198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

210398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE DESENSITIZATION TO INTERMITTENT FAULTS / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *YC

987591/7592

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS INFORMATION ON VECI LABEL REPLACEMENT. *YC

183397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROPER COOLING FAN RELAY ACTUATION. *YC

090997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM

191497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INTERMITTENT POPPING ON FRONT END. *NLM

236997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SEAT BACK CREAK NOISE - DRIVERS SIDE. *NLM

084097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

191197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH "HONK" NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *NLM

230197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

23097 A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TEST

083997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM

140897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

020997A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

181997A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

190197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

235297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

234397A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

970912234397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

241197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

190197A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DURING HIGH HUMIDITY CLIMATE CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING WHEN TURNING CORNERS WITH THE A/C OR DEFROST

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