Dodge Caravan - Turning Signal Troubles

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Lets have a look at the non functioning turning signals on this 2004 Dodge Caravan. We learn the lesson that it pays to test instead of parts swapping!
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@danb9312 9 месяцев назад

Your 7 year old video just helped me with the exact same problem on my old 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan here in MI. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Wishing you a good 2024!

@dgiz279 5 месяцев назад

DUDE YOU RULE!!!! the EXACT issue Im having with my 06 caravan except the driver side light is doing it, at first when you were drawing the diagram for the bulb I thot you were drawing Kenny from South Park lol - I was just getting ready to do the job everyone dislikes doing - electrical - but I figured Id take a cruise on the old interweb first and there it is - 8 year old video still works today, instead of going all out like you did I cut the black and tan wire about a foot from the light and just put a self tapping screw right next to the bolt for the headlight mount on top of the radiator support, one day I will possibly do it the right way but we all know I wont or I would have did it the first time, its working thats what matters never so happy to see a light blink and light up now it will pass inspection - thanks for saving me hours Im sure searching for it, thanks again

@LayZeeDawg 11 дней назад

I plan on doing this exact same thing. Kind of silly for Chrysler to run all the grounds 4-5 feet to a central stud just a foot away from the battery.

@squirrelkilla7371 8 лет назад

This repair right here is why I recommend you to everyone. I my last 25+yrs the only shops that could diagnos or fix this kind of issue is a dealer garage. Most places do not have your knowledge and know-how and I respect that a great deal. Hey, for 36yrs old you have a better work ethic and knowledge of things that a 50+yr old man with 40+yrs of mechanic background has. And you can handle a good ribbing.

@davidgriffiths2069 2 года назад

I sorta remembered this one. Mt Town and Country was doing the same thing. My work wasn't as smooth as Mr. O's, but the signal now works!!!

@KhaiMahase 7 месяцев назад

Mine is weird lol. When i put a LED switchback turn signal with a resistor the running light doesn't want to come on, but the turn signal will. Sometimes the blinking wont work and sometimes the solid running light will. This is only when I use a led, regular bulb works fine. Even the regular bulb is a little dim compared to the other side

@performancerdllc2585 6 лет назад

One of the best mechanic I have see in my 35 years. you camera person makes you look good too. Thanks for your videos.

@murphroberts4891 5 лет назад

Excellent English communication skills, Bubba.

@mickstermouseter7059 Год назад

A huge thanks for your assistance in fixing my driver's side front turn signal! I checked the ground because the light on the dash was blinking fast and a new light bulb didn't fix it. I ran a ground wire from the brown wire of the 3 on the back of the light connection and everything worked just fine. I ran a new ground wire and now I can avoid getting a ticket for not using my turn signal when changing lanes or making a left turn. THANKS!!!!!🙃😊

@baxrok2. 8 лет назад

I love to watch you troubleshoot electrics. You explain and show things in a very easy to understand and thorough way. Thanks for the vid Eric!

@livetoridemyxlh 5 лет назад

I owe you a HUGE thank you. The directionals on my 03 Caravan have been acting up and I convinced myself it was a bad PCM. The car is due for an inspection sticker this month and I was just about to lose hope..After watching this video I ran a ground from that black and tan to the body and presto: All lights are back to normal. Interestingly, my radiator fan relay has been acting up and that G102 is corroded to crap...Well, off to get a sticker, then this weekend, I'll fight the good fight and clean that G102 ground up some. I've always had an aversion to electronic diagnostics but watching you blow through this and figure it out gives me hope. Thanks for sharing your expertise. One more year left in the green grocery getter!

@googleuser697 4 года назад

Same with my 05 T&C, grounded black/tan, all working!

@lionelsapino6133 6 лет назад

How can anyone not like these videos? excellent instructor!!!!

@frankstar3417 4 года назад

Wow. You are an excellent mechanic. The way you explain things and your patience. I am very impressed with your computer resources. I especially like your ability to improvise and to use intuition as with welding glasses. Keep up the good work. Your videos help us all. Thank you for your kindness.

@jamesmiller3297 8 лет назад

Another win for the "Scope on a Rope" . Keeping it simple.

@idontreallycare5743 8 лет назад

Good job. When I am teaching electrical diagnosis I go by the mantra of. "when strange things are happening, suspect a ground issue" and "if something KINDA works suspect high resistance in the circuit" You had both situations and proved it out well. I only recommend a few youtube channels to the techs that I teach, your is one of them.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

I appreciate that +Greg Meyer, thank you!

@TheMan-wg8xm 7 лет назад

Thanks for helping me find the problem with my 2006 Grand Caravan. Everywhere else blamed it on a bad bulb, which is a good place to start, but alas was not the problem. I took the easy way out and spliced into the fog light ground wire.

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

boom! Done!

@luilui03able 6 месяцев назад

thank you man . I just got the same problem ,got the van to the shop 2 times ,they can not figure it out, in spanish we say you are queso! when some body got the knowledge to do things . God bless u man

@chisoxfan773 3 года назад

I know this is 5 years later but omg this saved me so much more of a headache !!!!!!!!! Thank you SO MUCH !!!! I didn't go to Deep like you did I just ran a new one till other issie occurs due to the ground

@67Jazzmaster 3 года назад

I know there are probably short cuts to ground this but I like your thorough analysis, diagnosis and proper fix. THanks!!

@mranderson717 3 года назад

I come across many car repair channels when I help my friends out on their cars and I gotta say that in clarity and the way you present the info is up there in the top 5! This video helped me out in so many ways and I just wanted to say thank you man and keep up the good work!!!

@jimschaffroth9032 Год назад

Hey Eric! I had the exact same problem. Thanks for your video I took the easy way out and spliced in separate ground wire.🤪

@erichoutman8803 3 года назад

They way you keep calm while working is amazing. I've worked with people who would have lost it on that connection. Sometimes myself. You're an amazing Tech. Also that tint saftey glass trick was genius

@douglasinfarinato5163 6 лет назад

Superb video! I replaced the turn signal bulb in my 2005 Dodge Caravan, but I still have the fast blinker. It must be a bad ground. I also realized that I only have the low horn sound. I wish I had a garage with a hydraulic lift.

@handymanprojects5637 4 года назад

I think you're given me exactly the information I need to fix the torn signals on my mom's town and country. Thanks a ton

@northerntranquility1614 3 года назад

Hi Eric watching your videos is like being in my auto class only I learn more here then I ever did in school, now I know what to look for thanks Dale

@wyattoneable 8 лет назад

"They should make lug nuts from this plastic clips". That almost choked on my coffee. It's amazing the tips you can pick up on. I never thought to use welding glasses to look at the elements.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+wyattoneable Learning stuff new everyday!

@hatfez 5 лет назад

I used my standard dollar store sunglasses to diagnose my turn signal issue!

@65chevelleboys91 8 лет назад

thank you for your videos been laid off for couple of months I am a body shop mechanic you're videos helped to keep me sharp .I am back to work as of last week in a new shop but will continue to watch thank you again

@area52sound 6 лет назад

Dude, You're a freaking genius! I've been trying to nail the same problem down on my 2006. Two mechanics (one a Dodge dealer) couldn't find it. I didn't even look at the whole video but I snipped the ground at the blinker, attached a new one and all is perfect! Thank you!!

@FranciscoPerez-il3rv 4 года назад

God bless your heart man, i got my turn signal fixed, u r my hero, I'm so happy i found ur video

@dzfh98 3 года назад

I ran a separate ground, thanks for tracking that down, I will do the grounds in the spring, thanks

@billjohnson7041 8 лет назад

Great help in wiring my 1951 Willys wagon. Now I have blinkers and brake lights1 First 50 today in Minnesota. Time to break out the hot rods.

@johnhasleftthebuildi 2 года назад

Long time viewer but have never commented. I want to thank you for all of your videos that truly make a difference. This one in particular saved me HOURS of time !!! You are the man so keep um coming !!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@dennish4553 8 лет назад

from age and vibration, could call to replace. congratulation on news article. for a kid who left 10 grade you wrote me awhile back ,when. i mentioned you make a good shop teacher, becomes youtube teacher great job. i knew you would make a great shop teacher

@lance.7472 Год назад

I appreciate you so much! Knowing what I want to mess with and what I don't so much better than flying blind with diagnosis! saved me tons of time! Thanks man!

@ndsg5978 3 года назад

Saved my life! Had the same issue on my 07 Town and Country

@mickstermouseter7059 Год назад

Thanks again! I hit a deer a couple weeks ago and had the same problem on the left side and all front marker lights, turn signals and horns. I fixed the ground wires and everything is working! Thanks for your skill and knowledge!!

@clearsailing7993 Год назад

Get some deer whistles.

@mickstermouseter7059 Год назад

@@clearsailing7993 Already had them. They worked. Damn deer came from miles around!

@jamesrussell4030 2 года назад

thank you for your post. I did not think I would find a post that explained this problem. Saved me a bit of time.

@ericcorse 8 лет назад

At first thought I probably would have put a terminal on the turn signal, but thinking about it you did the right thing if one wire broke then others could just messing around with it. You certainly wouldn't want to loss the cooling fan grounds. Well done

@ClumsyCars 8 лет назад

+Eric Corse If you have a wire that can break by just touching it it should be fixed.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Eric Corse Yeah I debated but deep down I knew the right thing to do

@TheRealScooterGuy 2 года назад

Almost six years after you posted this, I found this video while trying to diagnose and repair a turn-signal issue on a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Mine is the back left turn signal. Here is what I've found, so far: 1.) The bulb is good. I swapped left and right bulbs and they all work correctly in the right-side fixture. 2.) My ground is solid. The fixture shares a common ground between the tail light, the turn signal, and the backup light. The other two both work correctly. Continuity testing shows all three have a solid connection to each other. 3.) A "hot" lead inside the fixture looks like it may have gotten excessively hot at some point. I believe that this lead is for the turn signal rather than the tail light. Part of the metal appears to have been eaten away, and plastic nearby looks melted. (The right-side tail light fixture does not share this issue.) I'm not sure what would cause this heat issue. (I've checked all relevant fuses to ensure that nothing had ever been replaced with the wrong fuse.) 4.) While I might be able to rig a repair with a bit of solder, I may end up replacing the assembly ($40-50 online, or twice that locally). *** ANYONE WHO HAS THIS VEHICLE IS ADVISED that if your *HEADLIGHT* goes out, check the actual bulb before you purchase a replacement. Turns out that there was an undocumented change in headlight bulb types during the 2007 model year, and while the manual indicates a 9007 bulb, the actual factory installed fixture was for an H13/9008 bulb. Would have saved me a bit of hassle if I had checked what was actually installed instead of relying on both the owners manual and my Chilton guide. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, and thanks for the great videos. Like a Timex™ watch, they just keep on ticking. :)

@petebarber9287 5 лет назад

You my brother are an Ace of a Mechanic ... Every time I looked up a problem I used your site you my brother have been spot on ...I thank you very much ... Pete

@bobpawelski1849 6 лет назад

You are a genius! Using your lead, I fixed my minivan with the same problem. I didn't have a lift to get under the car, so I spliced into the brown/black wire near the turn signal light, and grounded the wire to the frame. Thank you!

@mrherman696 3 года назад

Had similar problem. Turn signal on left flashing fast. Changed bulbs front and back, did not solve problem. Watched your video. Found I had bad ground. No hoist so just cut wire and crimped on terminal then fastened to body with screw. Turn signals working correctly now. Thanks.

@mysteryuser1378 6 лет назад

I just recently bought a rusty old 2006 Chrysler T&C with this problem. Yep, the ground was bad! I paid so little for this rust bucket that I was willing to do a work around until I found this. Thanks!

@WHSclass1969 4 года назад

Thanks very much for helping me to diagnose my 2000 Dodge Caravan turn signal problems. I used steel wool to clean the Relay contacts and the turn signals started working again !

@jb5394 2 года назад

Just a huge thank you for this video. Following your tips I fixed the signal problem. Thanks Eric

@davidhenning8704 6 лет назад

Just wanted to let you know I love watching your channel you give very detailed and thorough information thank you!!

@brians.2435 8 лет назад

Great video, you made it simple and easy to understand the issue using just a test light.

@GarthGoldberg 8 лет назад

Nice job on the diagnosis.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Garth Goldberg Thanks Garth

@GarthGoldberg 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair When you showed how the blinker behaved with the parking light on and off it suggested a bad ground. But you actually found the exact spot where the connection was broken. Good job.

@cobraninetysix3883 8 лет назад

Had similar problem with my 07 GC except it was the parking lamp. Checked continuity at the Source (ipm connector) and at the socket hot lead. Dead. Snip at the source and snip at the socket, ran a line and we were good to go! The harness is under the radiator and months after I had to remove the radiator to repair a cooling issue and the harness wasnt looking very happy. Lots of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx pot holes and great roads must have overcome the clearance provided by the not so up to par radiator supports. Great video...., I always learn something!

@jimlohse Год назад

Very cool, when I first saw the length, I almost passed but now I get it. You keep it interesting all the way through, and I have this (probably) exact same problem.

@petrocksgarage 8 лет назад

Great video. The owner probably read on a forum or google that the “fix” was the switch. Gotta love parts swappers. Like the old saying goes: “Don’t guess. Follow the evidence". Other then ‘its easier’ why go with Fluid Film over Heat Shrink Tubing? Wouldn’t fluid film wash off if the car goes through a puddle or decent rain storm?

@ignaciocarmenates9265 3 года назад

Great video very detailed, I happened to have the exact same issue, I just followed your tips and it took me very little time to get my signal working again. Thanks

@hatfez 5 лет назад

Had that same "problem, lady" with my 05 Caravan, G102. Didn't have time to repair the broken wire, so I just added a ground on the right side. A month later, left fog light went out, guess what? G102! You did the right thing repairing it right!

@murphroberts4891 5 лет назад

How is duplicating, replicating or repeating Chrysler's idiocy a "correct" repair?

@08monkey100 5 лет назад

I went nuts trying to solve the problem...till i saw your video i realize i have exactky the same problem...thanks for your help

@PeteyG708 8 лет назад

As if the rest of your videos (and Ivan's videos) didn't convince me to buy a "Scope-on-a-Rope", this video sure did the job! Maybe then I can properly test that darn downstream O2 sensor on my truck properly. My multimeter didn't want to do the job well. Thanks for the video Eric!

@marekszocik4776 4 года назад

This You tube video helped me fix 2007 Town @ Country .Thanks a lot !!! Marek

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 8 лет назад

Ivan and Matt will be envious of that nice whiteboard.

@GregRuffino 8 лет назад

I know you are busy and wont have the time to respond to this, I have 14 years experience working on cars and I love the fact that you and other "youtubers" interact with eachother to better not only yourselves, but to bring better info to the rest of the people that it might help. I can honestly say that I have Learned a few tricks watching you and Eric the car guy, and when I need to get my full geek on MOTOYAM..lol. If it was up to me you would have a show on "Spike tv" it a cable channel, but you gotta start some were!! when Ms.O makes an appearance have the audio affect " dunn,, dunn,, dunnnnnn,," might be funny, better check with her first.

@brianbruneau6503 8 лет назад

I had the same problem only it was the left side. it was the ground wire. thanks for showing us all how to fix this common problem. I watch alot of your videos to learn more.

@stevenski4 8 лет назад

Great work! That type of problem is almost always caused by a bad ground and I've run into that issue with trailer lights.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Steven Pothaczky Yep typically, just need to find out where it is hidin :)

@stevenski4 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair True. You have top notch electrical diagnosis skills. I remember the Pacifica video you posted a while ago that had a whole bunch of things fail at once. That diagnosis was intense and turned out to be a grounding eyelet with a bunch of wires attached to it that corroded really bad. I would bet another shop would have replaced the entire fuse/relay block and wonder why they still have the problem.

@Willy7212 6 лет назад

Giver The Beans South Main. My 2006 Caravan had same problem and same side. I cheated and soldered in a new ground on the right hand side of vehicle by the head light. Oops I no that"s not the proper way, but it worked. Incredible that you had a video about the same problem I was having. Thanks so much.

@murphroberts4891 5 лет назад

"I no that"s not the proper way, but it worked." I keep asking this question: Why is duplicating, replicating or repeating Chrysler's idiocy the "Correct" fix? You "cheated and soldered in a new ground" and "it worked". Chrysler could have done the same thing, the same way and it would have been "correct". If you or I do it, it's a cheat? NO! We don't have the luxury of a stripped down shell of a car, with none of this crap in the way. The only damn reason those grounds are placed where they are is it was CONVENIENT and economical when the Caravan was being thrown together. Now that it's completely assembled, it is asinine to worry about trying to reach this kind of thing. A wise man does as YOU did. Now, you can move on. '

@rhkips 8 лет назад

Good find! You'd be amazed how often I come across issues like this down here in Southern California. We don't have any sort of vehicle safety inspection program down here (only emissions testing), and probably a good 90% of the population doesn't seem to understand what a turn signal is for, so I'm usually the one finding the issue for the first time during a courtesy inspection. The nature of my business, though, probably half the vehicles I work on are OBD1 era, so they've had a lot more time to develop corrosion issues.

@cw2lido 8 лет назад

Who really thumbs down on your videos? So the the real fix was your shop time and a couple wire connectors? Great video, I went back to your lunch video and watched you cook that tater and the steaks! MMMMMM..still hungry!

@leebarnes655 8 лет назад

I'm happy too. Gee what could wrong with mounting an unsealed ground under the battery tray? hmmm. They don't put much thought into it, I'm thinking. Spray on grease soaking bound to help but actually sealing the water out of the ends of the copper wires so it can't wick up in there and cause the green crusties inside the wire is what the factory should be doing in the first place. That and NOT putting grounds under the battery tray.

@coachjim3664 5 лет назад

Great job! I have the same problem plus my low washer fluid keeps indicating as low even when full, makes sense it on the same ground post. Thanks for sharing and saving us money and time.

@Sandbag1300 8 лет назад

Very, very professional job! Thumbs up. Taking it to a whole new level with that white board. Nice. In the previous video, Ford Explorer ball joint repair, you used a Paint Marker pen. Where did you purchase that?

@stradplayer90 8 лет назад

Silver sharpies mark well to. but I would be willing to bet at Walmart or one of their competitors.

@stradplayer90 8 лет назад

Silver sharpies mark well to. but I would be willing to bet at Walmart or one of their competitors.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Sandbag1300 I think this is the napa number 7101712

@Sandbag1300 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair Yes, that was it and I was able to pick one up at my local Napa store. Thanks.

@badmofo350 7 лет назад

Good job Eric. This one was pretty simple but for the more in depth diagnosi, does it help your train of thought to make these videos? I feel like it could help you think through things and not overlook stuff when you're talking the audience (and yourself) through the steps you're taking. Does it help or not really? Love the vids by the way. I wish you were in my town. I'd use ya.

@OnlineMechanicTips 6 лет назад

Good work Eric, Love your format..Might have to revise my automotive channel thanks to you.

@ponyhorse127 8 лет назад

Nice video!!!..that ground conection is well hidden!!!!....excellent diagnosis method (locating the ground junction first)!!...the white board is a great tool too!!!!....insted of having pen and paper to do a fast note while working with hands dirty (...then the paper flies, tear or get soak with something)!!!!...that was a solid fix for long time, and avoiding future failures due to more power drain from that poor ground junction!!!!....congratulations Eric!!!!

@andyinmichigan9058 5 лет назад

Yo eric! thanks for the video... i too have an '04 bland caravan with that exact same issue-which is to why i was led here, watched your video and same thing-probably. but as mine's a rusty trusty old work van i just snipped that black and tan wire and gave it a new ground by a nearby screw that goes into the body. works again, thanks dude!!

@fieldsofomagh 8 лет назад

Great idea spreading the wires over 3 lugs and less chance of a comeback. Loading a bunch of wires onto one connection is bound to create internal stresses leading to fracture. The crusties don't stand a chance with that martian spray on. The location of those earths near ground level is very questionable and it's time those chrysler design engineers called in to the shop to explain themselves.Also having air intakes lower down is another hazard when negotiating flooded roads.All in all a fast diagnosis, nice whiteboard and job well done.

@atschirner 8 лет назад

Another fine video Dr. O. I was hoping that you would mention that the fast flashing is an indication of lower than expected current through the flasher.. This is caused by either burned out element or in this case the wrong element was the current path to ground. Maybe next time you can throw that gem of wisdom in. Keep up the great work.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+atschirner What if there is no flasher and it is the logic in the module causing it to simulate an old school flasher ;)

@atschirner 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair Same, same. Fast flash equals missing element or low current. Right?

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

atschirner you betcha, open circuit too

@maintenanceman6526 7 лет назад

I always love watching you work. Please keep them coming.

@Mr92cadi 8 лет назад

I've run into problems with the sockets on those caravans. great video Eric O.

@theoldwizard998 8 лет назад

Another thought on the "green crusties" ! Corrosion caused wire failure would almost never occur if auto manufacturers use "marine", pre-tinned wire. Each individual strand of copper wire is coated with a tin alloy which greatly reduces the chances of corrosion. It would likely add >$20 to the cost of the car, but I think most customers would appreciate it.

@davidmiddaugh5799 6 лет назад

awesome video same thing wrong with a van I am working on currently. the video was awesome now alls I gottta do is get that wire out of the left side and probably find a broken wire and repair like you did Thanks Dave!!....

@CHIBA280CRV 8 лет назад

That's what he gets for thinking he is going to save money. He figured he bought the part for cheaper than you will sell it to him, even though you just probably charge him what you got the part for..In the long run , he should had asked for your professional opinion ...thanks again for another fine video..

@547Rick 8 лет назад

Nice Video!! What did I learn today? I learned that all vehicle mechanics on youtube have a hearing problem. How do I know you may ask because I was screaming and pointing at the wiring diagram when you were looking for ground wire 102. LOL!

@heyitschinoable 8 лет назад

Lol!

@airborne63 4 года назад

hahaha....me too!!

@HoboJoeGarage 8 лет назад

Eric O, 2 videos in a row with no brake clean lol? Great video as always!

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Joseph Furey please forgive me?

@HoboJoeGarage 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair You are forgiven sir! It's good to see you had a simple repair after fighting the Colorado and Vibe.

@conradsigona 5 лет назад

Exactly my problem, and exactly the solution I needed. Perfect. Thank you.

@MrJcardimen 8 лет назад

Another excellent diagnosis and video. Sure do appreciate your skills and your willingness to share them. Thank you.

@rsage_ 8 лет назад

Quick diagnosis, Eric. I've noticed that that fluid film stuff usually doesn't last too long. Instead I use that rust dissolving spray paint. I know that it would make some of that area black, but I've never seen rust come back after that. Thoughts?

@PistonShack 2 года назад

Great video Eric! Bzw, I have exactly the same white board and I like it as well.

@davidgoldberg 8 лет назад

Quick diagnosis, great job Eric!

@MrDethomps 6 лет назад

Thanks so much I am having exactly this problem on my 2006 Dodge Caravan. Couldn't figure out why the right front flasher would work sort of when the headlights were off, but not when they were on. Also, the horn beep when you lock the car with the key fob stopped working, but lo and behold it also connects to G102

@stevekober1805 11 месяцев назад

Good job Eric I have an 05 doing the same darn thing

@MyronReimer 4 месяца назад

Thank you, my 2008 GC had the same problem, felt hopeless until I i watched this. Green corroded ground underneath the fuse box.

@trainman071 7 лет назад

this is what is exactly wrong with my2003 van with the 3,8 engine thank you for the great video and educating me on wiring kool job bro thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

@mph5896 8 лет назад

I bought a tone generator to chase wires based on Briansmobil1 review. Hook it onto the wire and trace it back to the break. Usually saves time of pulling a wiring diagram. Last job I did I traced 2 ABS wires at the abs computer and confirmed a bad module after ohm checking the circuit and scoping the speed sensor. Didnt even have to look up the pin outs for the wiring harness.

@mollyslostsanity 8 лет назад

Great job! same thing on my 05, now I know what to look for , thanks for the excellent diagnosis and showing it all

@redfieldbjgprod 7 лет назад

This is exactly what's wrong on my 2004 Chrysler Sebring only it's the driver headlight turn signal that's dim. Good thing I didn't change any fuses or relays or flashers yet, but I wonder if this is an expensive fix when it's the grounding/wiring. Such a mess. Thanks for this video!

@donschreiber1571 6 лет назад

Great job simple explanations in simple words even I can follow.

@Parknest 8 лет назад

I knew it was a bad ground as soon as I saw the dim turn signal lamp. It certainly pays to test before playing "parts darts" like the owner of this Dodge did. Your're not alone with corrosion issues. It is also a problem here in the UK with the damp climate and the local councils putting salt on the roads in winter. I use white grease to keep corrosion at bay.

@denniswilkinson1118 8 лет назад

Well done Eric great diagnosis, great video and sound as usual.

@hawaiianf1504 8 лет назад

Excellent troubleshooting. going the extra miles is what sets you apart from the rest. Most places would of told them all kinds of BS and charged them triple to cover it up.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Hawaiian F150 No time for that here. Just fix it , charge them and move on!

@hawaiianf1504 8 лет назад

+South Main Auto Repair Maybe the big 3 will take note of this best selling movie titled -- America Is Tired Of Being Riped Off -- Buckle Up CEO'S - You In For A New Driver?

@hawaiianf1504 8 лет назад

+Hawaiian F150. "PP" go ahead, make my day.

@judyshrum4108 2 года назад

Good video. My 1996 Dodge Caravan Base 2.2l, the signals don’t work. My mechanic changed the signal switch just like your video. I drove it two times, no problem. Then the 3rd time, signals don’t work.

@normansmith7806 8 лет назад

Yep that was a pay me now or later deal. Good fix !

@toronto1x 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Great diagnosis and fix. Would have taken me hours to figure out!

@bchrisl1491 8 лет назад

I like the white board. I recognized the symptoms one this one. In marine applications we put shrink wrap as a stain relief on crimp lugs. Check out "self fusing silicon tape". I used to use it to waterproof microwave transmission cables on TV remote trucks.

@maxsands3861 Месяц назад

Chrysler engineers in a meeting on a friday afternoon, engineer #1 "lets run 12 grounds to one terminal, we can save .0003 of a cent per vehicle" engineer #2 "yeah and lets locate the grounding stud up underneath the front end where it will corrode and be hard to repair" engineer #3 " cool lets celebrate the raise we're going to get and have some beers at the ol tavern!"

@oneundecided 3 года назад

I just have exactly the same issue (passenger side as well) on my dodge caravan 2007, 180K km. To rectify this issue I just soldered two black ground wires together- one from the turn signal and another from the mail headlamp (10 cm from the headlamp) and it worked for me.

@barrylenhart7240 4 года назад

Just had this exact same issue this week. Figured that that ground wire was bad at the ground splice g102. customer wanted a cheap fix so I didn't repair the entire ground lug. soldered a new ground to the bulb socket and grounded the wire to the inner headlamp pocket area. repaired the issue. hafta keep an eye out for the pacifica ground issues in the future.. thanks from a fellow tech.

@murphroberts4891 5 лет назад

My 2000 Caravan had a different twist. Right side signals work, front & rear. Left side rear doesn't illuminate, left front blinks very fast (classic indicator of a bulb not functioning). In my case, though, there was no power reaching the rear bulb socket and the ground showed continuity. The Fix? Replace flasher module (on the fuse block, under the dash) with one from a junkyard vehicle. Six years later, my turn signals work intermittently. Maybe they work today, maybe not. The fix? Remove and re-install (do NOT replace) flasher module (on the fuse block, under the dash). I went through this intermittent problem a dozen times in a month and then, one day, everything decided to function correctly. For the last 3-4 months, everything is working as it should.

@murphroberts4891 5 лет назад

In your case, this is Classic Chrysler Idiocy: Run a ground wire all the way across the vehicle, from one bulb socket to an opposite side socket, when either one could have grounded anywhere. If that isn't stupid enough yet, once you've collected a dozen wires, bind them all together in a single ring terminal!