Dodge Grand Caravan Dead Battery Issue RESOLVED 

Absolutely perfect! I had issues starting my Grand Caravan and found this. Now my battery was recharged and everything is working great. Thank you so much!

I have a 2019 Grand Caravan and have a parasitic drain which, if the van is parked more than 30 hours, the battery will be slam dead. It's a brand new battery and my alternator has a clean bill of health. I have not heard the fuel pump running after shut down. I don't drive much at night, but last weekend I got home well after dark. After exiting the van and shutting the door, I happened to walk by the van about 15 minutes later. I noticed that it looked like something was illuminated in the cabin. Peering in the window, I see the headlight switch (which i always keep on "auto") was lit up as well as the two roller switches next to it, the strip of buttons where the hazard, eco, etc. buttons are as well as the overhead bank of buttons (side sliding doors and hatch releases) and the rear climate control knobs. I periodically checked the status of these lights for 3 hours and they were all still illuminated. Any input on these cabin lights staying lit well after vehicle has been shut off?

Hi, this is exactly my problem now - which began yesterday and this morning - battery dead in the morning and even in the afternoon after coming out of work, humming sound at the back of the tire which I recorded... and each time battery is dead, I have to jumpstart... last I checked at 11:39pm, it’s slowly draining and doesn’t want to start again... thank you for this reset solution!

Thank you so much. My wife just heard the pump sound today and we found your video. I pulled the fuse and it worked just like you said it would. We will see how long it lasts. Thanks again.

Thanks. The TIPM is actually very easy to replace, there is one 13mm bolt and the rest is clips/plastic connectors

I wish I would've came across this before spending so much money on my van thank you this was very helpful I just watched your other video and I just put in the order for my other part

My van has this issue (battery dies every other month)… I haven’t verified that this is in fact the issue but I appreciate the content in advance 👍

Unbelievable! I hate Dodge so much. Thanks for the post.

I really appreciate the time and effort that you've put into this video. It's really nice of you to share the problem you've been having on RU-vid. I've been very frustrated because my alternator keeps going bad and it doesn't even last one week or one trip. Do you think this might be the problem or something else?

For me, the magic fuse was the 15amp fuse nearest to the terminal (juat below the terminal in the upper left of the box)

Like you men know, women get fooled and pay more than we should at any car shop. Honestly, you saved me so much money and I think I love you

Brilliant . Thank you for that info . It answers many questions for me .

I hate Dodge, they charged me $2000 to fix this at the dealership. 3 times I had to bring it in and leave it for a week and they say its not part of the warranty. Thanks for sharing, hopefully someone else won't get scammee

Genius genius, love this content.

Excellent brother thanks for your time and information and making this video I will try this at home and listen for this hymn sound and if not do the same as you did take off the fuse for few seconds and put it back on thanks

Thank you so glad you made this! Saved me money!!

Thanks! Mine doesn't even jump now, and it's a new Diehard battery. First time it happened, it wouldn't stay running, so had to have it towed. Off to see your update! Thanks. This van (2017 with 80K) has been nothing but trouble in the year I've owned it and I've hardly driven it because it doesn't go when I want to (not a daily driver, I bought it to go wander as I retired last year. First, thermostat, then battery, then transmission. Carfax report was fraudulent and the codes had all been cleared. Last dealer to service it (Toyota in St Augustine, FL) wrote Vehicle serviced, oil changed when in fact the check engine light was on and indicated replace transmission. Van was traded in at that time. Second van in a year about which I was conned. First one the dealer took back and ran two toll booths for which I got tickets. Yippee. Learned first hand that older single women are prey. Ok, now to see the update. :)

Thank you so much. I had this problem with my van and I took the fuse out and when I put it back in it still was humming. But I kept taking the fuse out to not drain the battery. After a few times I noticed that it had stopped. So it did work, just took a moment. Luckily all I had done prior to looking this up was get a free replacement battery. I know my van has electrical TMP problems so I looked it up right away.

That’s exactly what was wrong I was struggling to find the issue thanks and that fuse thing works great too till I can get my fuel pump fixed thanks for educating me

What a hero. I was so clueless.

One trillion thankyous!!!!! This just saved my butt!!!

Fantastic! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! Saved me a lot of money by finding your video!!

this is cool thanks. i did a battery cut off to the dash but ill test this

Does these mini vans have alternator fuse or relay because my battery not charging and I just replaced the alternator.

My van wouldn’t start but it wasn’t a battery issue. It was the tipm fuel pump relay that went and yeah it’s the only one that’s built right in the bottom of the tipm ! Why the heck they did that no clue and this problem was pretty much for the 2011 model year only. I used a power probe to send 12v to the other side of this one fuse and started right away there was a video on RU-vid that showed how to test for this problem. You have to get the exact year and serial number from the auto wrecker if you go that route or funny things can happen after it’s installed but at least you will be able To drive it. Lucky I was able To find the same serial with a different version number and Paid $25 and it worked perfect only thing is the defrost light flashes then goes off after a few seconds only issue I had. Now I’m trying to diagnose a starting issue. Now it actually seems like a dead battery, when I boost it, it starts no problem so it ain’t a fuel issue. I took out battery and charged it and the battery holds a load test and the alternator shows to be charging the battery properly. I hope it ain’t a tipm issue draining the battery for some reason ! I should listen for this humming sound although it’s winter and -20c right now which he said never happens, will see !

My van has done the same thing. My question is: I know for a fact that I have to replace my fuel pump. Is it possible that this is what’s draining my battery as well?

You just saved my posterior. Thank you bro!

Hello Sir, You're my saviour because I had exact same issue with my 2017 caravan and I was able to restart by following your million dollar worth instructions. My question is, shouldn't this be fixed by the Dodge / Chrysler automaker for free as a recall because they know what the real problem with their make is?

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THANKS AGAIN . Helpful

1:40 i was asked for $1600 for part only. I got used on ebay for 200-300 with delivery and tax. note: i have replaced 3 TIPMs and still have 0.170A discharge. Will check the sound tomorrow.

We had this happen in the winter:( and just again today while it’s spring/summer weather.

Tks for your video. I cant wait to try it in the morning

Yeah I was I was wondering why my van battery was just going to head out of the blue and mine was doing it in Winter also

I've been dealing with the problem on my Volkswagen Routan 2012 for about 2 years. I went through 3 dead batteries before realizing it was the fuel pump. I had to install a battery switch (at battery) so when I hear the fuel pump, I pop the hood and switch off the battery. Also, I've noticed this problem is very random regardless of time of year.

Does this work for 2005 dodge caravan earlier than 2007

Wow! What an insight...thanks!

Unplug all connections under the TIPM blow out with air let dry apply Dielectric Grease (water repellant and conductive ) over time heat and moisture can dry out and corrode connections. I was warned about this havent had this problem yet but anything am happen with a dodge caravan from experience lol

This happened to me 3 TIMES TODAY! BATTERY DIED 3 TIMES IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER.

Your the man! Thanks I actually spent money on changing the alternator and all.

Just during 2 consecutive days my battery is dead. I'm going to try this this afternoon thanks I hope this help. Thanks

THE BIGGER concern is why hasnt this defective fuel pump issue been resolved, thx for video cause that sound n battery wasnt originally happening so now that it has i wonderwhat is the bigger issue

Which year is this problem on ?

I will do that again...I bought a bypass relay and it's been a year, but I am starting to have an issue with it happening again...so I will do your solution ...I spent over $750 with no resolve because mechanic said the fuel pump needed to be replaced... same issue... came on youtube found a temporary solution with the bypass, no way I'm spending $1000 for a new TIPM....Thank You for the suggestion

Thank you Mike!!

I could hear if it was running in my 2014 dodge caravan but I tried it anyway. My battery been dying. I charged it 2 nd got a boost once. We’ll see it it starts in the morning

You are a life saver!!!

Wow life saver bro thanks

Could someone post a link to the updated video? Or a link to where I can buy the relay bypass?

I'm going to try just removing one of the battery cables when I'm not using the van.

good video. thanks

Thanks good to know

hi when im removing fuse 20 is engine off or on? please advice i have this problem

Ebay has "Repair Fuel Pump Relay Bypass Cable Fuse Kit For Dodge Chr" is this the one?

LIFESAVER. I had a couple issues with odd battery drain over the last few months most recently last week and checked the van tonight, DEAD. Your vid popped frantically searching while I was charging the battery and still hearing the whirring. Disconnected everything, pulled the fuse, sweet silence. Thank you so much! I will order the bypass part from your Update video. 👍

thank you brother

That's cause from build up at contact point need to use fuse grease to prevent build up

I have a 2005 Dodge caravan and I replaced the spark plugs along with the tubes in my car won't start and I assumed it was the battery but I replaced the battery and now I think it might be my fuel pump but I'm not sure

You think there be a recall on this issue

did not startup car needed a jump and car power came on as soon as the cables touched so dodge need explain

Does the van need to off or running before pulling fuse? Can I do it just without car being crunk in a couple days?

amazon has the bypass kit

I noticed recently after turning my van off it sounded like something was still running from the engine compartment not the rear wheel. But my van is dying within hours. Is there something else like a fan or something that might be staying on for some reason?

Thank you 🙏

Make your own fuse relay with a relay and 4 wires 2 of the "add a fuse" and 2 grounds simple will do that to mine and maybe make a video

Hey I'm having a problem, my alternator is not charging in my 2012 caravan, I checked everything I could.

Omg thx! Yes this happened to me

Oh geez, I wonder if my van has this issue. I just replaced my battery and I’m pretty sure it was only 2 yrs old

Ok well it happened once and she took it to auto zone saying the battery was dead dead so she bought a new 1 and 3 weeks later she goes to get pizza right next to the same auto zone and it was dead again.so she told the ppl at auto zone and we took the he battery out and gave it to them to charge and 2 hours later and it didn't move at all.so how to fix this issue now? the battery was under warranty so do we just get a new 1 and do this to keep it from killing it?why would a new battery not charge?

There is a kit for this oh I need to find the alternator relay for town and country anyone please help??? Battery not charging after replacing alternator.

Interesting. Would installing a battery cut off switch accomplish the goal of eliminating the drain, and be easier?

Good job

If there is no noise is this likely not the issue?

Could one just put a toggle switch to break the connection manually when shutting off the van?

why can't you just reset the tipm?

I have a 2001 caravan,2.4,battery drain

AWESOME. THANK U SOO MUCH 😅😇😂😎

Another way of solving the problem is to disconnect battery when parking for long.

I have dodge journey hope it work for me

You pull the 20 but repeatedly say 25. Is it actually the 20?

took mine apart after buying a new relay off amazon took 30 min to take tipm apart and solder it in

Really need model year in title. Model years matter

Great trick...but Dude if you don't get yourself a decent needle nose ima scream.

Already tries this. Not the solution!

M25

The fuel pump still keeps running even after reset

I'm in Ohio and its cold as hell here and its happening to mine

Hmmmm this is a fix.

Tipm is one reason dodge sucks and just gives more problems and much more cost to a vehicles life and reason why millions won't touch dodge

Please help me, I took off the asd relay fuse (at 1:25 the top right fuse on the left) and my car died, put the fuse back in and now my car won’t start even with a jump. I know nothing about cars and I was kicked out because my moms boyfriend is a prick right when I turned 18, I have nobody to go to, please If anyone could help I would appreciate it so much.