Consumer states the electrical power for the horn, cruise control, and air bag were inoperable, ABS light illuminated, local garage replaced an electrical ring assembly int the steering wheel assembly.
1996 Dodge Caravan electrical complaints
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When interior lights are turned on, using the dimmer switch setting, while the vehicle is running, the dimmer switch starts to burn, interior lights dim and go off and on, and a electrical fire smell fills the vehicle.
Had started vehcle when air bag light remained on and failed to go off. Horn failed to work as well as cruise control when needed.*ak possible clockspring failure.
Having problems with horn not working when in use. Cruise control, when in use, would not work properly, and windshield wipers come on and go off on their own.*ak air bag light is on coincident with other failures.
Air bag, cruise control, horn, was not working. Clockspring was defective. Change clockspring myself.
Ea 01 007; air bag clock spring: air bag light stayed on, and horn assembly did not operate. Dealer was notified. *ak head gasket and time chain replaced due to tremendous oil loss, engine light is now illuminated, vehicle's temperature gauge went up and vehicle locked up. Windshield wipers come on by themselves. Sliding door latch inoperable.
Was driving and noticed air bag light came on & stayed. Horn failed to work properly. Had used cruise control, and it failed to work after being initiated.
The airbag indicator goes off and on. The horn does not work and the cruise control has gotten stuck.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.*ak
Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures. Please provide any further details.
Ea01007; clock spring failed, causing loss of airbags/ horn and cruise control. Please provide further information.
Horn stopped working and airbag light was on/off. Vehicle had 68,000 miles on it when clock, spring was repaired. Since then there have been no problems.
Multiple warning lights came on, including brake, air bag, fuel. Horn stopped working.
Clockspring failed also disabling the horn and the cruise control. After contacting the dealer about the airbag light being on and describing the symptoms I was told it was going to be the clockspring. The service department acknowledged this is a common failure in the caravan but refused to warrant it as veh out of manufacturers warranty. Contacted daimler-chrysler customer service and they acknowledged the problem is widespread but no recall issued and they are unwilling to reimburse me at this time.
Airbag light came on and off, and horn failed on vehicle. Dealership repaired defect in clock spring. *ak
Airbag light in vehicle has come on, and the horn failed to operate.
Air bag light stayed on. Shortly after that horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer wanted to fix vehicle and charge counsumer $300.*ak
Air bag warning light is illuminated on dash panel, horn dose'nt work and cruise control are not working. This is due to a bad clock spring. Dealr has been contacted.
Ea-01-007- consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dash. Also, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed clock spring in steering column broke, causing problem. *ak
Ea-01-007; consumer noticed air bag light illuminated on dash, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer , dealer noticed the clock spring broke, causing problems. *ak
While traveling noticed loss of horn. Also, air bag indicator light would stay on.
When turning on the vehicle, I noticed the air bag light did not go off. The next day I saw an article in the paper about the problem and upon checking the horn and cruise control, discovered they did not work either. I took the article to the dealer but they said the item was not under recall and would cost $210 to repair. I'll wait for you to issue the recall!
Airbag light stays on dashboard continously, and horn/ cruise control doesn't work. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving airbag light would come on and horn stopped working. Consumer felt this may be a problem with clock spring. *ak dealer replaced clock spring.
While traveling, air bag light illuminated for 1 year. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer lost horn and cruise control. *ak possibly failure of the clock spring assembly.
Airbag light has come on. Also, failure of horn to operate properly.
Ea-010-007- consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on t dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and curise control was inoperable. Consumer has contacted t dealer, dealer noted spring within steering wheel needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Horn and cruise control do not work. Also, air bag light stays illuminated on dash panel while driving. Dealer has not been contacted.
While traveling and without any indication air bag indicator/horn, and dashboard went out. Please provide further information.
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