1998 Dodge Caravan
107 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 1998 Dodge Caravan
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 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.
STEERING
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TSB #1900303
POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #190999
A CONDITION WHERE A CLICK / RATTLE SOUND MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #190598
A "HONK" OR SQUEAL NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #190197
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING WHEN TURNING CORNERS WITH THE A/C OR DEFROSTER Read More »
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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TSB #1900801
EXPERIENCING A POP/TICK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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TSB #191497
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INTERMITTENT POPPING ON FRONT END. *NLM Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #191197
CONCERNS WITH "HONK" NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *NLM Read More »
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TSB #190197A
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 »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #021098
A SQUEAKING / CHIRPING NOISE IS HEARD ( INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE ) FROM THE STRUT TOWER AREA( S ). *YC Read More »
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TSB #220298
*DURING LOW SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SIDE TO SIDE OSCILLATION/WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-45MPH. *AK Read More »
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TSB #23097 A
TEST Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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TSB #0200401
EXPERIENCING A SQUAWK / CREAK / GROAN SOUND FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH / BUMPY ROADS. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:REAR
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TSB #020998
RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD BUMPS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #020997A
CONCERNS WITH THUMPING NOISE AT REAR OF VEHICLE DURING COLD OPERATION. *NLM Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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TSB #0500305
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0500204
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0500102A
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
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TSB #0500101
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 »
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TSB #051099
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW / WATER ENTERING THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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TSB #0500301
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW FREQUENCY HOWL / MOAN NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKE AREA DURING LOW SPEED AND / OR LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, WITH NO BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE APPLIED. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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TSB #0500106A
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB Read More »
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
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TSB #050999
INFORMATION ON REAR WHEEL PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR / LEVER SERVICE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #0900801
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180200
CONCERNS WITH THE PCV VALVE FREEZING UNDER EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #090798
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC Read More »
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TSB #090598
A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9830
SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC Read More »
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TSB #090198
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE VALVE TRAIN MAKES A TAPPING NOISE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #1812098
SUBJECT ON TIP-IN SAGS/HESITATIONS OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER A HOT SOAK RESTART. *YC Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #180599
CONCERNS WITH SAGS / HESITATION / STUMBLE / START & STALL, A/C BUMP IMPROVEMENTS, ADDITION OF LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT Read More »
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TSB #090198 REV B
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A TICKING NOISE WHILE AT IDLE FROM ENGINE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #090997
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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TSB #070299
CONCERNS WITH SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF IDLER PULLEY. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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TSB #98771
THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK Read More »
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TSB #183397
SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROPER COOLING FAN RELAY ACTUATION. *YC Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #795
EMISSIONS RECALL -- VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #250298
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC Read More »
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TSB #110398
INFORMATION ON REMOVAL OF THE EXHAUST DRONE. *YC Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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TSB #2601000
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #140897
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #181997A
EXHIBITING A PERIODIC BUMP IN POWER TRAIN WHEN THE A/C IS OPERATING Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #210398
SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE DESENSITIZATION TO INTERMITTENT FAULTS / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *YC Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #210599A
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210599
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210499
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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TSB #181299
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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TSB #0700601
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE HOSE CLAMP SERVICE. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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TSB #030698
RIGHT SIDE HALF SHAFT CV BOOT IS MADE OF A SPECIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL THAT CAN SHOW HEAVY GREASE SEPAGE-ENOUGH TO FORM DROPLETS ON THE BOOT CONVOLUTES. *AK Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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TSB #030698
RIGHT SIDE HALF SHAFT CV BOOT IS MADE OF A SPECIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL THAT CAN SHOW HEAVY GREASE SEPAGE-ENOUGH TO FORM DROPLETS ON THE BOOT CONVOLUTES. *AK Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB #210798
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #0801001
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB Read More »
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TSB #084098
SUBJECT REGARDING BODY CONTROL MODULE AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR/ SIGNAL CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *YC Read More »
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TSB #084097
INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR/SIGNAL CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *NLM Read More »
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TSB #083997
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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TSB #190699
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING SERVICE. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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TSB #9814
CONDITION WITH THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE POWERTRAIN (PCM) MAY NOT OPERATE THE SOLID STATE RELAY FOR THE RADIATOR FAN CORRECTLY. *YC Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #235998
WINDNOISE AROUND FRON DOOR GLASS, ESPECIALLY AT TOP OF THE B PILLAR. *AK Read More »
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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TSB #2303400A
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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TSB #2301502
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #2302701
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #0801102
CONCERNS WITH THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #082700
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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TSB #083799
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #081798
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC Read More »
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TSB #081798 REV B
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #2304402
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 »
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TSB #231100A
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 »
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TSB #231100
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCECURES TO REMOVE WAVINESS OR DEPRESSIONS FROM THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #233599REVA
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #230199A
EXPERIENCING TICK TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230199
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A TICKING TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #183298
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC Read More »
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TSB #980424231498
SYMPTOMS WITH ROOF RACK RATTLES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9827
INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENT. *YC Read More »
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TSB #235297
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MARGINAL OR PARTIAL BOND OF THE BACKLIGHT TO THE LIFTGATE THAT MAY DEVELOP INTO A WATER LEAK. *YC Read More »
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TSB #970912234397
WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING. *YC Read More »
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TSB #234397A
CONCERN WITH WATER LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING. *NLM Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #2304200
EXPERIENCING A CHATTER SOUND COMING FROM THE SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR(S) WHEN THE POWER LOCK FEATURE IS REPEATEDLY ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230399
CONCERNS WITH FRONT AND / OR SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK MOTORS MAKING A WHIRLING NOISE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #233498
THE FRONT DOOR BODY MOUNTED WEATERSTRIP FALLS OFF MOUNTING FLANGE, USUALLY ALONG THE TOP OF THE DOOR OPENING. *YC Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #082799
CONCERNS WITH SPEED CONTROL WHICH DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A GRADE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210699
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #110598
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION. *YC Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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TSB #140399
EXPERIENCING VIBRATION / BUZZ IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT 2200 - 2500 RPM AND ABOVE 3500 RPM. *TT Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #220399
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SMOOTH ROAD HIGH-SPEED VIBRATION OR SHAKE CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #220299
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF LOW SPEED TIRE WOBBLE. *TT Read More »
WHEELS
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TSB #220198
INFORMATION ON VEHICLE ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVING A UNIQUE BALANCE WEIGHT RETENTION FLANGE. *YC Read More »
SEATS
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TSB #2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230800
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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TSB #236997
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SEAT BACK CREAK NOISE - DRIVERS SIDE. *NLM Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #1801201
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 »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #084599
VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #082798
PERCEIVED LOSS OR CAHNGE OF RADIO STATION PRESETS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #081698
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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TSB #987591/7592
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON VECI LABEL REPLACEMENT. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #980801260898
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #9843
EXHIBITING A MOANING AND GROANING SOUND ACCOCIATED WITH A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATION. *YC Read More »
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TSB #241198
SUBJECT REGARDING A/C SUCTION AND / OR DISCHARGE LINE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT DUE TO CRACKING AT OR NEAR COMPRESSOR. *AK Read More »
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TSB #240798
CONDITIONS WITH A/C COMPRESSOR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #241197
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #182299
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $1B (P0123) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) VOLTAGE HIGH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230197
CREAK SOUND HEARD UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION- SOUND SEEMS TO COME FROM FLOORPAN/DASH AREA. *JD Read More »