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'98 Caravan - Electric and Liftgate Trouble

Greetings,

Perhaps someone can advise. Some time ago both fromt and rear parking lights on my 98 Caravan stopped operating. I checked the bulbs and the fuses, and they were OK. Next, the dashboard lights also stopped working; again, the fuse was fine. (The Check Engine, airbag, etc. lights are working.) Must be something with the wiring. Given what the shops charge to even touch the car, I'd rather fix this myself, but what is the best source for a detailed wiring diagram?

Also, last year one of the liftgate shocks broke. I replaced it, but now the liftgate won't stay up. Is there any way to find out which of the shocks is giving out without removing them?

Thanks!

Reply to
ey.markov
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did you try checking your park lamps relay located in the power distribution centre beside the battery. is a four prong terminal. two big terminal and two small. bridge the two big terminal and check to see if lights come on. if lights come on it means that those circuits are good. then check the small terminals. one should be ground and the other would have 12volts with switch on the on position. requires multimeter to perform test. if all circuits are good then you probably need a new headlgiht switch. in regards to your liftgate shocks, did you replace the broken one or replace the bolts only?

Reply to
tdodge

Liftgate (or for that matter, hood) shocks should really be replaced in pairs, for safety sake. If you really want to know which one is bad, you do have to remove them one at a time and see which one holds up best. (Hopefully you did not throw the good one out!) The system is designed for two, and even a new one is going have some trouble holding up the gate by itself. Aftermarket shocks (Carquest etc) are usually in the $55-65 price range for a pair. Dealer parts much more expensive. Good luck. Bob

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BeeP

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