Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Caravan are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTSS/VTA) ALARM ACTIVATION OR DEAD BATTERY WITH NO CHARGING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AT ST. Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM/VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTSS/VTA) MUST HAVE HAD THE ENGINE STARTED AND ALLOWED TO RUN FOR 6 SECONDS OR LONGER, 20 TIMES BEFORE THE VTSS/VTA SYSTEM IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Read More »
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 Read More »
BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DEC. 5, 1995 (MDH 1205XX). A MOANING NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT STOPS OR REAR BRAKE SHOES REQUIRE REPLACMENT. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
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. Read More »
ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 8, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 13, 1996- THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND/OR THE IDLER PULLEY ON THE VEHICLES MAY CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL. *JD Read More »
CONDITION WITH UNDERHOOD NOISE DUE TO SERPENTINE BELT OUTBOARD RIBS FRAYING OR SPLITTING FROM THE MAIN PORTION OF THE BELT AND COTACTING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. *YC Read More »
BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOV. 1, 1995 (MDH 1101XX). ONLY 12-13 GALLONS OF FUEL ARE ABLE TO BE ADDED WHEN THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES 'ON' (NORMAL IS 16-17) OR 15-16 GALLONS OF FUEL ARE ABLE TO BE ADDED WHEN THE ... Read More »
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A RARE SINGLE ENGINE MISS, TYPICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY A CAM SENSOR UNSYNC EVENT AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(DTC) WILL NOT SET. Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSAXLE THAT INCORPORATES A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) ONLY. REDUCES A SHUDDER CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 1-2 UPSHIFT. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 23-65-95, DATED NOV. 3, 1995. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POWER VENT WINDOW ACTUATOR SEPARATE AT THE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT. Read More »
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 08-36-95, DATED AUG. 25, 1995. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN THE 'OFF' POSITION WHILE DRIVING, OR WHEN TURN SIGNALS AND/OR HEADLAMP BEAM SELECT IS ACTUATED. Read More »
SERVICE ACTION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AT WINDSOR PRIOR TO SEPT. 25, 1995 (MDH 0925XX) WITH SUNSREEN GLASS(SALES CODE GAE) AND WITHOUT ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER(SALES CODE GFA). Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
COSMETIC CORROSION OR PERFORATION AT UPPER STRUT TOWER/S USUALLY BETWEEN THE STRUT AND UPPER LOAD PATH BEAM INNER PANEL (INNER FENDER). *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
THE COWL COVER END(S) ARE UNSNAPPED AT THE FRONT FENDERS(S). THE RETAINER CLIP(S) ON THE FENDER(S) MAY BE MISLOCATED OR A RETAINING TOOTH/ TEETH ON THE COWL COVER MAY BE BROKEN. Read More »
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-54-95, DATED AUG. 18, 1995. A RATTLE NOISE CAN BE HEARD IN THE 'B'-POST AREA(S) WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. Read More »
BULLETIN APPLIES TO NS VEHICLES BUILT AT ST. LOUIS PRIOR TO NOV. 17, 1995 (MDH 1117XX), AND VEHICLES BUILT AT WINDSOR PRIOR TO NOV. 21, 1995 (MDH 1121XX). Read More »
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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. Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
A/C BLOWS HOT AIR. AIR BLOWS THROUGH DEFROST OR PANEL OUTLETS ONLY. FLASHING HVAC INDICATOR LIGHTS/LED'S ARE INTERMITTENT W/O EXPLANATION. HVAC CONTROL IS LOCKED, CANNOT ABORT. HVAC CONTROL SUDDENLY GOES DEAD. Read More »
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
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. Read More »
