Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 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.
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE CYCLIC RUBBING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT 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 »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SOME LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD SQUEAL SOUND FROM THE REAR DISC BRAKES THAT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE LIGHTLY APPLIED AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DIAMLER CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT Read More »
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DAIMLERCHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT MAY SQUEAL OR THE BELT HAS JUMPED OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A FOAM SEAL ON THE WIPER MODULE RIGHT DRAIN TUBE CONNECTOR. Read More »
OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FANS RUNNING CONSTANTLY, COMING ON AS THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, OR THAT THE COOLING FANS MAY BE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING UNDER COOL WEATHER OR COOL ENGINE CONDITIONS. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE (CRS) COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM HOSE AND THE POWERTRAIN WIRING HARNESS THAT COULD RESULT IN THE CRS HOSE BECOMING PINCHED AND BLOCKING THE FLOW OF COOLANT BETWEEN THE CRS ... Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM REPEATEDLY SETS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456 WHEN CUSTOMER REGULARLY COMMUTES ON A STEEP GRADE. *TT Read More »
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC 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 »
VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BRAKES MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER (SKIM) MAY HAVE THE SECURITY/VTA LAMP ... Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY, HVAC CONTROL AND RADIO BUTTONS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON AND / OR THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON, THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO CLARIFY SYSTEM OPERATION / FEATURES / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) THAT COULD BE CONFUSING TO TECHNICIANS THAT ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH 2001 MINIVANS. Read More »
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »
SOME VEHICLE OPERATORS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO HEAT IN ANY MODE, FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE BLEND AIR DOOR SHAFT WITH A NEW PART. *TT Read More »
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE HEATER - A/C UNIT AIR FLITER ACCESS DOOR LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEFT AREA OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL. 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 »
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 »
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ALL FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SUNROOF, MEET THE UPPER INTERIOR HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWLING SOUND WHEN BEING SLID AND / OR A RATCHETING / CREAKING SOUND WHEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS CINCHING CLOSED. *TT Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES THE HOOD HINGE BUSHINGS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE THAT CREATES A RATTLE SOUND WHEN A SUBJECT VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER A ROUGH ROAD. Read More »
SOME VEHICLE OPERATORS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HOWL / DRONE / MOAN / HUMMING / CYCLIC SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 70 MPH (72 AND 112 KM/H) AND MAY BE MOST NOTICEABLE AT 58-60 MPH (93-96 KM/H). Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE SOUND FROM THE QUAD SEAT(S) AND / OR 50 / 50 REAR BENCH SEAT(S) AND / OR A GROAN SOUND WHEN THE SEAT(S) ARE TUMBLED FORWARD AND / OR SEAT(S) MAY BE DIFFICULT TO UNLATCH FOR TUMBLE OR EASY ENTRY. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE SOUND FROM THE QUAD SEAT(S) AND / OR 50 / 50 REAR BENCH SEAT(S) AND / OR A GROAN SOUND WHEN THE SEAT(S) ARE TUMBLED AND / OR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO UNLATCH SEAT(S) FOR TUMBLE OR EASY ENTRY. Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HEATED SEAT MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE HEATING ELEMENT. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A HEATING ELEMENT REPAIR KIT AND / OR REPLACING THE SEAT BACK. 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 »
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 »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. 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 »
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WIND NOISE, POSSIBLY DESCRIBED AS HOWL SOUND, MAY BE HEARD WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ROOF RACK CROSSBARS CAN BE THE CAUSE OF THIS TYPE OF SOUND. *SLC Read More »
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES REQUIRING HAND WRITTEN CHANGES TO EXISTING PAGES. *TT Read More »
