Re: 2008 Grand Caravan starting problem

May 20, 2010 1 Replies


2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 4.0 with trailer package.


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> I remember on an older car I had, the starter solenoid contact
> actually rotated within the unit. This was done so the same point of
> physical contact was changed every time the solenoid was engaged. If
> you got a burnt spot on the contact, every time you landed on that
> same place you would have problems starting until you bumped it off > the bad spot.
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> Does the GC use the same sort of system?
>
> Thanks in advance.

Google "Denso solenoid contacts"

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This does sound a lot like the typical starter problem that has been mentioned. I am surprise to see this on a two year old van though. My

1993 had this problem back in 1998. After the starter was replaced, we have not had the problem since.

KM

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