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1998 Caravan LE Won't start

 
JD500 JD500
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/25/07
05:57 AM

This is a little strange-  my 3.8L van won't start- starter does not even try- I hear the fuel pump pressurize the system- overhead console and lights work- so my battery is fine..  But my odometer and shift position lights don't come on.  And gauges don't move..  This had happened twice before over the last 4 months and then started working after setting awhile. (not over heating- )   No codes from the BCM when tested.  I am suspecting a BCM problem but hate to part with the cash until I know for sure.  Any ideas?  

 
JD500 JD500
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/25/07
06:04 AM

Sorry, more info- checked all fuses and they are good. All the usually
lights come on- Air bag, engine etc come on when ignition turned. Radio
works,  

 
jgate jgate
Guru | Posts: 831 | Joined: 06/07
Posted: 09/25/07
08:46 AM

Did you by any chance check th MLP? located on the trans behind the shift lever.The MLP has the starter circuit and the gear position indicater circuit in it.  

 
jgate jgate
Guru | Posts: 831 | Joined: 06/07
Posted: 09/25/07
09:09 AM

If you would give me your email adress I could send you 4 pages of wiring diagrams.After looking at these I do think it is the BCM.  

 
JD500 JD500
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/25/07
12:00 PM

russell99@comcast.net  

 thanks  

 

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