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2003 Dodge Caravan EL 4dr Grand 119 WB

2003 Dodge Caravan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Ext WB, 2WD Minivans
19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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February 25, 2013, 9:38 am

Ryan A
 

Question: Van wont start sometimes

I have a 2003 dodge caravan that wont start sometimes. I have to key dance the ignition to get the car to start. it doesnt seem to happen when the car is warm but if i leave it over night i usually have to key dance the ignition to get it to start. I can hear the solenoid click but the starter doesnt engage. when it does everything is fine. I am thinking of changing the starter but im not 100% sure if the starter is the problem. any ideas?


February 25, 2013, 7:45 pm

Tyler O
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Check the starter and the ignition switch. If you always hear the solenoid click, it's probably the starter.


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