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1999 Dodge Caravan gauges won't work


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Nisa
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Jan 19, 2011, 2:42 PM

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First off, passenger side window would not go up or down unless we would slam the door at the same time we were pushing the button and pushing on the window. Then the heater was blowing hot air but was barely blowing and then all of our gauges went out and our service engine soon light came on. We checked fuses and it seems ok. Took it to autozone to hook up to the computer and it said code P1698. Not sure what to do. Any advice?


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 19, 2011, 6:19 PM

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Nisa; The window problem sounds like a poor connection at the window motor, or possibly, a bad motor. You'll need to remove the door panel to gain access to the motor. Once you are there, push the window switch. If the motor doesn't work, tap on it..lightly. If it works, you've got a bad motor. If it doesn't, try wiggling the wires at the connector. If it does, you've found the problem.
The P1698 is the DTC for the onboard engine management computer (PCM) not communicating with the transmission control computer (TCM). Along with the guages acting up, could be a ground issue. This is going to take some circuit testing to find the root of the problem. Unfortunately, not a job for a novice. Sorry.
Loren
SW Washington


Nisa
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Jan 19, 2011, 9:19 PM

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Thanks for the advice! To bad it's Frown! But thanks! I'll have to see what I can do.






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