Why the Overheating? Caravan Dodge, Chrysler town and country
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2019
- Diagnosing and repairing overheating issue in the Dodge grand Caravan. This video also works for the Chrysler town and country as the vehicles are almost identical on the inside. a a month later ding, ding, ding overheating again!? Don't miss Why the Overheating 2!
I love these vans they run forever
That’s right! Can you take care of them… They will take care of you.
🤔 Despite what
“Scotty Kilmer” says 😂
Thanks for the fuse info, it was broken,..I replaced it with new fuse,...
I currently own 3 of this body style Mopar minivans. There are 2 areas that will seep antifreeze and not be readily noticeable. The radiator itself will develop seepage in the seams of the radiator on the drivers ( left ) side on the top. Also the Y or T connector going to the heater core will develop pinhole leaks as it ages because it's cheap plastic. Always replace the connector with a metal aftermarket one to avoid future issues. Both of these issues are hard to pin down until they get REALLY SEVERE. The antifreeze just evaporates in the hot engine compartment and won't seem to be leaking. If you are slowly losing antifreeze, check these two items first. All of my vans needed both the heater connector and radiator replaced. PS-- All of my vans are well over 200000 miles and one is approaching 400000 with only a rebuilt transmission. Take good care of these vans and they are extremely reliable and last a long time.
I'm so happy I found your channel. I have a 2005 caravan. It over heated today so I watched your video. Tomorrow morning I will check it out. I will follow the steps like you said. Wish me luck.
Thanks for commenting! I’m so glad I could help. We just bought another 2005 dodge caravan. This was a few years ago had to let go our old 2005 because the transmission went 😐
But now we got another Gold 2005 and we named “Vinnie”😁
2009 dodge caravan changed raditor 5 rad caps 2xs thermo an water pump showing no signs of head gasket what do u think it is
@@RussShawTVPeople think I'm weird because I name my vehicles. Glad you do, too. My favorite has been Black Beauty, a Ford Explorer Sport that got slammed in the rear and yet pulled a small camper across three states, through mountains, in fierce winds, and so on. My Caravan is Purple Princess 😄
Awesome!!! Thanks so much. I think I can do it too.
You CAN do this Mark! I believe in you!
Hi russ I watch your videos a lot question do u still own the 2014 Chevy sonic turbo that u replaced the valve cover on ... ? Curious and how many miles do u have on it ? I to own a 2014 sonic... ps keep up the good work many ppl I'm sure enjoy your videos as I do very much ... tim
How many miles does your Grand Carvan have on it?
Hello Russ , I just ran into your videos I just got a 2003 dodge grand caravan off of someone , I know the power steering is definitely and issue , but when I drove it maybe 5 miles it seemed like it was overheating and started slightly smoking a couple of people are trying to assure me it might just be the coolant which I will try Today, but the big silvermetal part that looks lik a cover for something like the engine or some if you know what I'm talking about it below would be hot as heck .. I was hoping to get some advice .
Make sure the power steering fluid is topped off and not leaking.
Always good to flush the cooling system. But make sure there’s no leaks. If it’s overheating and it was full of coolant, odds are it’s leaking somewhere.
Never drive your drive your caravan or any car if it starts overheating. Pull it ASAP as you could blow a head gasket or destroy your engine.
Do you have the oil pan under there and the transmission pan on the left. Are they leaking? Or do you see coolant coming out from that area?
If there’s a coolant leak, it’s usually always a hose or the radiator I’ve found. Hope that helps and good luck. 👍
Blown head gasket? There is an telltale additive that will turn color if it detects exhaust contamination
@@RussShawTV I’m just now getting back around to reply and when I went to get it looked at it was basically exactly what you were saying , the power steering would leak a lot & hit the exhaust that’s what was causing the smoke and everytime I tried putting engine oil in it leaked straight to the ground I’m grateful that you commented thank you so much even if it was not overheating you gave me an idea
2 questions? We have a dodge caravan 2012 just got it in April and light engine has been on something about coils, but notice ac won't ever turn off! Always turns back on then sometimes back AC won't work, and finally yesterday hubby notice a leak and may be why is over heating any suggestions please and thank you sir
It could be a number of things. How many miles are on it? Your AC is always by design on most modern cars today.
So I guess my question would be is the AC always blowing cold through your heater vents? That’s a problem 🤔 The AC is used to keep your windows from fogging up by design.
Sounds like it’s got some glitchy computer issues. Sounds like the TIPM Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
Without seeing your vehicle that I’m going with that as my best guess. Best check out my friend J.T. at Online Mechanic Tips. He’s a certified Chrysler tech and knows a lot more about computers and electronics stuff that I do.
Good luck to you. It may be as “simple” as changing out that power module.
It says 200 plus but we was told they put a new engine on it guessing about 50,000 and thank you for the tips I'm trying to help as it is a good van we drove it from CA to now Texas!! Lord help us keep it as long as possible ..
Maria Whitehead You’re welcome. I hope the old 2012 Caravan keeps on trucking for you. 👍😁
i have 2006 dodge caravan 3.3 I've changed the rad and thermostat water levels are good no leaks and fans are workin. But now when i only drive about a mile the temperature gauge shows that it is red lining so i pull over shut the van down wait 5 min and restart and the van runs well it's only from a cold start is when the van does this any ideas?
joseph passeri does it smell hot? On our channel you’ll find the temperature sensor video.
Air in system?
Have done that thanks I just started the van and left idle for week and after it warmed up the thermostat and temp stayed where it should be and drove the van without problems now it it seems to be running well Don't know what happened but it seems to be straightened out so far I even reset the computer system by removing the battery terminals and it still done this fingers crossed
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Do you.have a video on radiator replacement
You would have to look through my caravan playlist. I honestly can’t remember I’ve done so many videos on caravans 🔧 lol 😆
What size socket for the T-stat?
I forget man. My advice is that it is best to have a set of both SAE and METRIC. SAE stands for Society of Automotive Engineers and the sockets are typically marked in fractions of an inch, i.e., 1/2″, 3/8″, 13/16″. Metric tools are measured in millimeters and come in sizes such as 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, etc.
keep trying until you find the right one. You got this Blair! :)
@@RussShawTV Ya I'm good with tools. I had to change my gf's thermostat in her "Dodge Journey" I'm pretty sure it's a 13m socket.
@@blair5988 Dodge Journey Dang tight space in that thing?
When are you going to make the heater core replacement video? :)
Apollo 49152 Looking up shop time it’s cheaper labor wise to change a head gasket and then change out the heater core in that thing.
Battery should be disconnected?
Barry Oram LOL yep 👍
You need your own t.v. show!! Lol
Thanks man! U too! I'm looking fwd to what kinda fascinating content KANDY DAMN MAN is gonna put up on here!
@@RussShawTV I will soon. Lol. One quick question how much antifreeze am I supposed to use?
@@-g.k.4389 I usually fill up to top. Your overflow container will take care of the rest. Too much is better then not enough. Unless its booze! :)
@@RussShawTV lol ok. I just wasn't sure I'm a first time car owner. Today I did a coolant flush and it was only a gallon and a half in the radiator. I'm not sure if that was enough to begin with.
@@-g.k.4389 Cool! Yeah man, Filler up to the top. may wanna run engine to warm up to get that thermostat opening and check it again. Fill to full is always your best bet.
Hi mines is still overheating change the thermostat change the radiator cap, flush everything and change the heater core and change the motor tempeture sensor after $600 bucks still overheating it was sucking the radiator hose. Please help i been rob by this mechanics. ( 2006 dodge caravan sxt )
Is there a leak? You Smell Coolant or see puddles?
I need help
I replace
The Fans - the Radiator - thermostat water pump and stil Over Heating
What can be my problem ???
SAUL F Trejo Looks like you need to check out my video Why the “Overheating part 2. Revenge of the temperature sensor”. That’s what it was for me the temperature sensor. Replace that and I haven’t had a problem.
@@RussShawTV thanks : I find the problem "
After check everything and Replace sensors water Pump - Fans - Thermostat - Radiator - what happened the New pump , backed again the problem was the second , watter
Thanks for your atencion pump
Brock
@@RussShawTV thanks , I fix it , what
Happened was .
From the beginning i changed the water pump ,
and the new water pump was broke it make me to do and spend time and $$$
I change everything , radiator, fans , Relay, thermostat houses .and was the new pump , Thanks for your time
Dang hard times. Been there brotha
Hoping i can do this by myself
Which job are you after? Radiator?
I have new engine on dodge 2016. Yet it is heading to hot. Thermostat is changed, fan works, heat sensor is changed
That 2016 Dodge Caravan is a much different vehicle than these.
You have a 3.6 penastar engine w/ computer control diagnostics.
You’re going to need a tech to make the computer and the engine work with one another. I would be surprised if it’s only the fans that are acting up.
Odds are you need to take it to the dealership, unfortunately.
I wonder if this van is still running
Nope, I was using it to haul firewood 🪵 it made quite a few runs, but then blew a seal, and that in turn blew the transmission. Sold it for scrap to the wrecking yard. 🙏👻
@@RussShawTV mine is a 08 with all the original parts but I’m currently having to replace the radiator it’s got 209,095 miles
You put the thermostat in backwards though...
Didn’t show which direction I put the thermostat. This video is more about diagnosis and changing the fan. There’s a bunch videos already on how to replace the thermostat. The spring or most temperature sensitive end goes inside the engine on every thermostat job I’ve ever done.
At 13:34 it clearly shows the thermostat in backwards...
Minimalistic Van Living still poor footage, perfect it when you are editing, I don’t care if you make a mistake, just don’t show it to someone that may trust your opinion.
No the thermostat that's the right way ..when he took it out the position..
14:21 35 ft lb
Okay cool 🤔 but what’s your source for the torque spec?
Heater core is easy as hell in this van. No dash of or nothing. What are you talking about. do some research. how did u get it to 400k smh. No gasket on the thermostat. Wtf lol
Steven Hornberger 🤔 If it’s so easy why didn’t you put a video up about it?
There's several videos about it. U gotta disconnect the steering shaft, its one bolt and one cotter pin. Disconnect break and walah it pulls right out. I will make one just for u when heater core goes. Just bought a heatercore, but the one in the van isn't clogged yet, so I'm holding off. No dash needs to come of. Super easy!
Steven Hornberger What year is your caravan? How close the core is to the steering column varies year-to-year.
In my particular 05 I don’t see any cotter pin. Steering column needs to come out. I don’t know but this is what I was told by my friends at the Chrysler dealership. I also realize these guys tend to do everything by the book.
But as a guy who’s been doing car repair videos for some years. Videos on tough jobs are particularly way more profitable.
If it’s THAT easy there would be a video on it, and so far there isn’t.