1. Wipers turns on automatically - usually when a turn signal is on. 2. Service engine light turns on frequently with p1698 code and no other pending code. Present interval at an average of a week. Dealer cannot find the root of the problem. Found out this incident is very common as discussed in several chatrooms. Incident usually starts with ABS light on then instrument cluster dies, followed by airbag light then the service engine light. At incident, power door locks does not work. At incident, sometimes ABS and airbag light will turn off after s short drive then the instrument panel will work. 3.rear interior lights remain lit even when dash switch is off and no door ajar. Sometimes a single interior light turns on when starting engine and remain lit.
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan: doors won't lock, open or latch
10 of the 572 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Vehicle has experienced multiple electrical problems since it was purchased three years ago: windshield wipers come on by themselves for no reason, cd player works intermittently, instrument panel goes haywire and we lose the gauges and mileage, power door locks work intermittently, keyless entry works intermittently, air conditioner odor and fan problems, sometimes cool air sometimes not and the list goes on.
Vehicle is experiencing several electrical problems, the starter motor failed and was replaced, the front window would not go down, the passenger side sliding door lock will not work from the key control, the wipers occasionally go on when the directional is activated, all the bells and lights came on along with the doors locking for a period of about 5 minutes while vehicle was in motion, vehicle would not start, consumer states it seemed like the battery was dead and on one occasion the vehicle would not shut off until the battery was disconnected.
The airbag warning light on the dash has been activated. The horn and speed control are also inoperable which occurred about the same time the airbag light went on. Also, the windshield wipers activate occasionally even though the switch is in the off position. The outside mirrors also move when the automatic door locks are activated. It is my understanding that the air bag, horn and speed control problems are currently being investigated by the federal safety agency. A faulty clockspring assembly is the possible culprit.
Locks on the door will not unlock.the key constantly turned, around and the doors could not be unlocked manually either.
I have a 1997 dodge caravan, VIN 1b4-gp54r6vb-209333. The car is equipped with power locks. I have the repair record from one rear door lock that was replaced under warranty at 21586 miles, nov 17, 1997. The dealer described: "lt sliding door latch will not operate, 11r/I door pad, r/r lock actuator" the replacement part was described: "4675782motor". I recall the other rear door lock failed in june 1997: so both were replaced under warranty. The right door has failed again, first observed march 16, 1999, mileage 46402.
Automatic door locks and interior light system fail when brakes are applied when in excess of 40 MPH.
Door locks on sliding doors work intermittently.
Doors can be opened with door locks depressed.
A malfunction in the side sliding door latch, is causing the door not to open from the outside. Please describe details.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?
10 of 572 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (2%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
Airbag light 67Wipers 58Adaptive cruise 49Power steering loss 26Stalling 24Fire or smoke 21Loss of power 21Headlights 19ABS 15Transmission failure 15Check engine light 13Brake failure 12Fuel leak 11Overheating 9No deployment 7Grinding brakes 7Fuel gauge 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Won't shift 6Coil spring 5Slipping 5Won't start 5
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