Chrysler Town & Country / Caravan - P0480 Cooling Fan trouble

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Let's have a go at this 2007 Chrysler Town and Country that has an engine light on with a code P0480. Pretty classic problem on these beasts and I'll show you how I diagnose these cooling fans.
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  • @chordarrow1
    @chordarrow1 Жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure learning from you Eric. Thanks for being there and willing to help.

  • @sidradio
    @sidradio7 жыл бұрын

    You guys are pretty awesome. Your videos have saved me countless hours of frustration and my sanity. My wife insisted on a used 2007 T&C even though they are notorious for AC and wiring issues. I voted Honda Odyssey, she said we'd get more van for our money. Lol....In the ONE year we've had it I've completely rewired both sliding passenger doors and fixed the rear AC. Now there is no air blowing out of the front vents. The rear vents are fine, however the front vents don't move air at all. When at highway speed you can feel cool air coming out of them slightly,but not enough to make any difference. We live in Mobile, Alabama, so we know HOT!!!! Now that I've watched this video I'll be sure to check out the relay. I'm pretty sure that's the problem, however since I don't have a super-sweet rivet gun (just Glock, Sig Sauer and Walther PPQ's) I'm concerned about how to fasten the relay. I know you discussed it in this video but I couldn't hear it that well. Is it possible that you could respond to my question on how to attach the fan relay without a rivet tool? Thank you, and God knows you have plenty of job security servicing Dodge vans. Too bad they can't seem to understand that sales will increase when they stop selling vehicles that fall apart in 4 years! Honda seems to understand that concept quite well!

  • @davidgriffiths2069
    @davidgriffiths20694 жыл бұрын

    I bought a cheap test light. Did step by step with Eric on the video. I needed a relay. changed it as if I knew what I was doing. Thanks!!!

  • @gregwells2331
    @gregwells23315 жыл бұрын

    Another great SMA production Eric, thanks for the mythological troubleshooting.

  • @denniswilkinson1118
    @denniswilkinson11188 жыл бұрын

    Hard to beat the power of knowledge. Great video Thanks.

  • @ponyhorse127
    @ponyhorse1278 жыл бұрын

    Great video Eric!!!!...thank you for showing how to diagnose the cooling fans!!!!....hey, there was Sheba supervising all the activities around the shop!!!!..... :) :) :) :)

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable8 жыл бұрын

    Love the low tech diagnostics for us DIY'ers. Thanks buddy.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +wyattoneable No prob!

  • @johnw7278
    @johnw72788 жыл бұрын

    I had this same problem but it was an open wire under the battery tray. battery acid ate through the wiring harness. lesson learned - keep the battery terminals clean!

  • @coldfoot99
    @coldfoot998 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this one, got my wife's Caravan like that one sitting about 10 feet away from me right now. Fans work, now. But if they die I will be ready.

  • @12volttech5
    @12volttech58 жыл бұрын

    Just a word of CAUTION, when probing control wires do not use this method on most/all vehicles! use a Digital voltmeter or a computer safe circuit tester. Eric O is a trained professional and knows where and what to probe with his scope on a rope (test light). When Eric was probing the control wire at 6:30 and heard the vehicle chime it sure got his attention quick.

  • @vincedelpezzo8209
    @vincedelpezzo82095 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info Eric ... I was following with my Dodge schematic to see operating path

  • @johnnyversaci7091
    @johnnyversaci70914 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother I don’t have inoperable fans, well 1 of them isn’t coming on when the thermostat opens. Looks like both should definitely come on together and I couldn’t find that info. I had a feeling your video would show them both running since u are always thorough. I assumed both should come on but I’ve seen other people say 1 is for ac and 1 is for the cooling system, didn’t seem right but I appreciate u always showing the end result🙏

  • @int53185
    @int531858 жыл бұрын

    8mm on those headlight bolts. Cool to see Hannah helping out in the shop. I always get my daughter to help if I need an extra pair of hands.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Last She is a good worker :)

  • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
    @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics8 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the "scope-on-a-rope" master in action! Pretty cool how you checked the low-amp control circuit with a test light too. I would back that up with a quick relay bypass test with a jumper wire and measure the fan current draw just for kicks :) And the good old "time constraint" excuse to not use a real scope...don't pick up bad habits now Eric haha!

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +motoYam82 Haha hey man I am in a real big hurry and have no time for that! Come on you know the drill haha. I was thinking of doing a amp draw test but I came up with the question... what is good with out a known good to compare too. One thing I do know the start up current and running current is less than 40 amps ;)

  • @rjdimonda

    @rjdimonda

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is an important comment cause an old fan can draw too much power and cause premature failure of the relay. This test should be shown. But what is a reasonable fan draw current/

  • @tctwg1

    @tctwg1

    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @antoniomanzano4150

    @antoniomanzano4150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SouthMainAuto If I make the correct adjustments in the harness, do you think I can fit that fan relay in a 96 Town Country? It's that I see the fan relay from 2003 onwards being more reinforced, like the one you put . thanks!!!

  • @Photostudioww
    @Photostudioww6 жыл бұрын

    I just did what u said in this vid to a 2005 Pacifica and it's the same process. Great video! Thanks

  • @bjre.wa.8681

    @bjre.wa.8681

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine turn out to be the AC cabin temperature control unit in the dash. That was a long ordeal finding that issue

  • @Megaroshe
    @Megaroshe7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this video! I am a 59 year old somewhat disabled woman with next to no money and I have this exact problem. I have spent the last hour searching for a solution on line and came across your video which made the fix look almost as though I could do it myself - almost - if I have the right tools. The only tool I do not have is the one for removing the rivet. However, I am going to check for the price of the part and find out if some kind fellow will help me do this. All because you took the time to to film the repair & post it! What a great guy you are!. God bless you and yours richly! Shelley in southern Saskatchewan, Canada

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I got a 1988 camaro with the opposite problem. The fan runs all the time. My suspicion is the last owner messed with. Couple quick looks and I don't see anything messed with, but needs more investigation. Anyways my point is your motivating me to fix it, not just say...whatever, atleast the fans on, not off.

  • @davidbradley3982
    @davidbradley39825 жыл бұрын

    good job Mr O.. i have the 91 version 3.8 AWD LWB...its a beast.

  • @grawey77
    @grawey778 жыл бұрын

    I own 2 of the 2001 through 2007 generation vans. They are very service friendly. I do most of the repairs myself. Rear plugs and upper O2 sensor are not hard you just pull the wiper tray off which is simpler than you think. The radiators come out easier than the generation before it. The heater core can be swapped out if necessary without the dashboard being removed. Brakes, suspension, window motors, and power lock actuators are all very easily done. I do work on other peoples vans because they are not difficult for me to do so. The one downfall is that if you do not have the lower body cladding on the vans which is a premium option they rust quicker. Proper washing and waxing of the van would avoid this, but not to many owners care about them enough to do it as often as it should be done.

  • @bernardaflores1720
    @bernardaflores17202 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video, I'll add a clip to my arsenal parts to bypass it if I have a problem on the road.

  • @mitchdante1323
    @mitchdante13233 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thank you for getting me on the right track! 2014 caravan. Running hot in idle traffic only, gauge goes to 3/4 high. Then still in traffic the gauge drops to half, and I start traveling again and the gauge goes back to just below 1/2. I just had the thermostat replaced, didnt fix it! QUESTION PLEASE! It seems my fan doesnt come on until the engine gauge is 3/4 up. Then the fan kicks on and the temp gauge goes to half then just below half. WHat do you think?

  • @thomaspetersen6495
    @thomaspetersen64958 жыл бұрын

    Town and country, gravy! Your cool Eric O.

  • @mikebrennan4534
    @mikebrennan45348 жыл бұрын

    also a good idea to check the amp draw on the fans. as the fans age the amp draw gets higher and burns up the relay and sometimes even the wiring. have seen several of these come back due to fans being the root of the problem. happens alot on the jeep grand cherokee with same set up. just some food for thought.

  • @johnmurphy9688
    @johnmurphy96883 жыл бұрын

    Another great vid Eric. Your a legend ,fella.

  • @wyrtwister4260
    @wyrtwister42608 жыл бұрын

    So , instead of being an old school off - on relay , does the module give variable speed control to the radiator fan / fans ? Thanks , :-) Wyr God bless

  • @zacthegunguy899
    @zacthegunguy8998 жыл бұрын

    Your video that shows how to test and replace a ignition switch was good I replaced mine but come to find out it was the starters tapped on it and it started up so

  • @Butterflytaxidfw
    @Butterflytaxidfw7 жыл бұрын

    Can you please upload a video on a later model Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 and up on troubleshooting Cooling System specifically the ECT and the Fan cooling. If engine overheats during idle etc etc

  • @SteveP-vm1uc
    @SteveP-vm1uc7 жыл бұрын

    Great video. To the point and showed how to do it with minimal tools. 5*s

  • @FordTechMakuloco
    @FordTechMakuloco8 жыл бұрын

    Very common failure point on our Crown Vics too.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +FordTechMakuloco Oh yeah but at least they mount them out on the shroud where ya can get to them! Just had to fix one on a Grand Marquis last week actually :)

  • @johnkirby6700
    @johnkirby67007 жыл бұрын

    So what if the fan activates when the AC is running but not when it is off? I suspect the cooling sensor, the engine is really hot and the coolant is boiling but the fan never activates unless the ac is on. I did get a P0480 code though.

  • @HFTONE
    @HFTONE5 жыл бұрын

    Question. If the relay was stuck on the ON position could it cause the fans to remain on with the ignition OFF?

  • @heinrichwall5581
    @heinrichwall55814 жыл бұрын

    Very well done, just what I needed.

  • @Saltbox97
    @Saltbox9710 ай бұрын

    Great Video. The only extra thing I would have liked to have seen before ordering a relay is to see you jam 12v to that fan circuit to make sure the fan actually spun. Just extra confirmation that the fan was good.

  • @mustang49601
    @mustang496015 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2012 Chrysler Town and country.it has the front and rear heating and cooling.the a/c has started to malfunction.the rear is almost warm all the time now the front fluctuates.it get kinda cold then drops to warm.thought maby it needed freon went bought some with a gauge hooked it up and the freon level was reading full.what could be the issue?your help is greatly appreciated.

  • @chrisatkins8732
    @chrisatkins87327 жыл бұрын

    Does the 04 ram 1500 truck have the same circuit ? My fan isn't turning on and I replaced my whole condenser it's still throwing the p0480

  • @eyesonthefly
    @eyesonthefly5 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Wondering if you can help. I replaced my radiator on my 09 Chrysler town and country 3.3 motor and today the temp needle went passed the middle line 3/4 of the way to hot while stuck in traffic. I heard the fan come on several times. Any ideas?

  • @solomonmartinez5550
    @solomonmartinez55506 жыл бұрын

    What if the test light doesn't come on when testing for pulse width modulated signal? You tested it around minute 7-8 in vid. How would you test the wiring then.

  • @grungemonkey1395
    @grungemonkey1395 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the videos. They always help. Any advices though on testing the relay connection with a multimeter? I don’t have that cool probe you got.😁

  • @chiefx111
    @chiefx1118 жыл бұрын

    I've had this same issue too before on one of my old cars, pretty sure it was a Pontiac. Very easy fix though I'd say

  • @jcraddock3146
    @jcraddock31462 жыл бұрын

    Yup that was my problem on 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L engine thanks👍🏽

  • @jefffrost982
    @jefffrost9824 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2013 ram CV van cooling fan come on when warm but then will not shut off do you shut the key off everything seems to check out but the check engine light stays on with this existing problem the same thing happens with the AC relay is good motor seems to run well.I can't find any confirmation that it uses a fan control module I don't think it does. Thank you for feedback

  • @_N_B_0496
    @_N_B_049611 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much. I can’t believe that after replacing the radiator it took me replacing the fans and the cooling fan relay before I decided to find a video and simply check the fuse!!! I guess my fans went bad and burned the fuse.

  • @mrexecutive1
    @mrexecutive18 жыл бұрын

    Would A high Fan amp draw, blow the new relay? kinda like a blower motor would do to a resister? just wondering if its something i need to watch for. Thanks!

  • @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    8 жыл бұрын

    +mrexecutive1 most definitely, as a good practice is always good to check the amp draw. Sometimes is hard to find the right info to compare with!!

  • @hvacr24
    @hvacr248 жыл бұрын

    14:13 enter your boss :) i have a 94 mitsu 3000gt, needs the fuel tank and pump replaced, any idea how much the book says labor time is? griff

  • @aloofloveable
    @aloofloveable Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video I changed 2 relays and still had the problem But thanks to you my problem be solved

  • @GodWasAnAlien
    @GodWasAnAlien6 жыл бұрын

    Coolant temp sensor changed, relay changed, tested fans with jumper leads to the battery, both work. Checked 40A fuse, still good. Fans still never seem to come on when the car is running. What else is there on the circuit? Anything other than wires, and PCM?

  • @davidphan973
    @davidphan9738 жыл бұрын

    I have problem with cooling fan on drive side not working. After checking power from wires all of them have power. Changed new relay and it is still not working either. Do you think that fan is bad. but it came two fans together. If I replace it, I have to replace the whole set ( 2 fans). Can you recommend me? No overheat. Thanks.

  • @justinvaldex5892
    @justinvaldex58922 жыл бұрын

    So I just did exactly as you did but when I went to run the ac with the probe in the light never came on but the fans will both turn on if I have the relay plugged in with the ac running ? Kind of stumped right now I tried replacing the relay and as soon as I drove it engine light came right back on

  • @nugget5103
    @nugget51033 жыл бұрын

    What's great about this is that you test your wires also to the PCM, so you can rule them out as being bad using this method. If this works, and your relay doesn't, then you know the harness connector isn't connecting or the relay is bad.

  • @davestorm6718

    @davestorm6718

    Жыл бұрын

    I ended up hot wiring the fan to a switch in the dash, just can't forget to turn it off (lol). Good fan, good relay, good wiring, bad PCM (not worth dropping a fortune on a new one as they're worth so little money anymore). Next failure will be the transmission *about 1 per 100K miles. Chrysler has never figured out how to make a transmission.

  • @notwrkn2mch
    @notwrkn2mch2 жыл бұрын

    Ford focus same code 0480 which i already ordered the part , but now i know how to check the wire functions with my old trusty test light

  • @banshee107
    @banshee1076 жыл бұрын

    I get the same code for my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fuse/ relay was changed, fans work perfect but vehicle runs cooler than normal. I have no idea what’s going on.

  • @crapper1
    @crapper18 жыл бұрын

    2 things you will see in any SMA repair video either brake cleaner or the Scope on a Rope. Glad it was an easy quick fix electrical problems on my truck are hardly ever that easy

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +crapper1 sometimes both too

  • @CS-wk5jm
    @CS-wk5jm8 жыл бұрын

    yay! the classy greeting is back :)

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +EastFKN Van Lol it is an old vid ;)

  • @CS-wk5jm

    @CS-wk5jm

    8 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair oooh :( Pretty please come back with that again :D

  • @ytwhite5930
    @ytwhite59305 жыл бұрын

    Right on... I thought this was going to be a head ache. Thanx so much Y-T

  • @solomonbeshah3727
    @solomonbeshah37277 жыл бұрын

    My car is 2002 Chrysler Town and country V6, 3.8 l it's radiator was fan not working and i checked the fan connect with battery and the fan is good and i tested the radiator 40A fuse it;s good , i was suspect bad relay located beside radiator or behind front left head light and i bought the new one and tried the fan did;t work . anybody can tell me what suppose to i do or what is the next step ? solomon Thank you!

  • @marcins5235
    @marcins52357 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric , what if on 4th socket there is very weak signal and after turning on AC signal stays unchanged. I exchanged a relay and P0480 still on. Thanks a lot for your movies. Ciao, Marcin from Poland.

  • @fergap9438

    @fergap9438

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, did you ever figure it out? I'm having the same problem.

  • @Mid2stars
    @Mid2stars2 жыл бұрын

    Hey not sure if you can help me. I have the same van. My fans come on with the A/C but they are on low speed and do not want to go higer. The compressor starts to overheat from high condenser pressure what should I look at next

  • @Veghead
    @Veghead4 жыл бұрын

    2004 Grand Caravan. My AC stopped blowing cool. Radiators fans not turning on. Would replacing this relay allow cold air ? I hear compressor turning on. Isn’t overheating unless I’m in city. I do see some overflow. But temperature is good.

  • @stupidvids777
    @stupidvids777 Жыл бұрын

    I have 2006 town country base model the van breaks down weekly. my question to you is if the relay is bad will your car shut off because it starts to run hot.

  • @sheaholt1813
    @sheaholt18132 жыл бұрын

    If I turn my ac on and fan works does that mean the relay is still good and will come on when motor gets hot

  • @hugosilvamota3778
    @hugosilvamota37785 жыл бұрын

    I have a caravan 2005. When I start my car my AC doesn’t work and after 5-10 minutes works. Do you think that could be my relay? I have replaced my ac resistant. I was thinking it could be the Ac Motor but I’m not sure. Can you help me out?

  • @letsthinkitover1
    @letsthinkitover16 жыл бұрын

    I don't have any codes but my passenger side fan comes on. You smart with the power screwdriver. Zap zap gets it's done fast. you got to drill it out.

  • @anyheck
    @anyheck8 жыл бұрын

    A day without SMA is like a day without sunshine.

  • @haywardsautomotive6156
    @haywardsautomotive61568 жыл бұрын

    Nice & quick with a scope on a rope. Just got my Astro die grinders from your store last week along with some abrasives and love the angle die grinder. Nice fit, lots of power for a great price! I normally use my Snap-on air drill but the Astro is so much lighter & compact so my Snap-on air tools are going to get a few more Astro companions to include "Big Nasty" and the Nano's. The Astro's can get into a lot of tight places...small but powerful.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Hayward's Automotive Does this link work??? onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=C7BE1B571FE20297!1454&authkey=!AAVXfhY0YXtxNoE&ithint=video%2cmp4

  • @haywardsautomotive6156

    @haywardsautomotive6156

    8 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair Hey where you been hiding that video? I love my Snap-on tools but I try and buy the best & baddest tools on the market. Knipex has the best pliers and I have a drawer full of both Snap-on & Knipex and Knipex are simply better. I've watched every video on your channel and am impressed with all of the Astro tools so I figured I'd buy the Astro die grinders & set them up for brake hub cleaning & rotor resurfacing and love them. Next will be "Big Nasty" and then I'll get the Nano's. I love my Snap-on MG725 w/810 ft lbs of torque but I think my Astro air tools will become the preferred tool in my hand. The video was awesome and I'd rather see a tool review done by a mechanic in head to head competition & let the best tool win! If it holds up to the daily use of a professional mechanic where the majority of time we are abusing tools then it'll probably be in my shop.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well my tools get beat just like in any other shop so I think just like you... that is the real test IMO. As far as that vid... well it is an exclusive you are the only on who has saw it. I put it together thinking I might put it up but then never did ya know... People think I work for astro haha

  • @haywardsautomotive6156

    @haywardsautomotive6156

    8 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair Thanks it was a great head to head video but you do get a smirk when you talk about Astro...:-) Looks like the VerusPro is holding up. Thanks again for the videos b/c I hardly watch TV anymore

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    I don't even have a TV at home lol. I get a smirk b/c they are so cheap to buy and from what I can tell they hold up. What the heck have I been wasting my money on all these years haha! The Verus Pro has been outstanding so far!!

  • @jdubya54
    @jdubya545 жыл бұрын

    do you know where a 2012 grand caravan rad relay is located?

  • @fluxstringer
    @fluxstringer5 жыл бұрын

    Wish you had a video on the 3rd generation caravan fan circuit. Mine is a 1999 and the constant fan problems has damaged my engine . Despite replacing the three control boxes involved twice.

  • @davestorm6718

    @davestorm6718

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine's going to the junk yard. Never again will I buy a Chrysler anything (nor a Ford anything). They've been making garbage for 50 years, neither have figured out how to design a transmission, either.

  • @kennethtallman6789
    @kennethtallman67892 жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve love you show question I got a 2012 Dodge caliber SXT I'm getting a code for a p0480 it says cooling fan one control circuit problem is can't find the control circuit nobody seems to know I was wondering if you would run into any of these vehicles with that and as far as I can tell it doesn't have a radiator relay radiator fan relay I replaced one of the mini relays for the cooling fan cuz it was corroded I'm not sure I have jumped the fan motor from the battery and it does work it free spins by hands I just wondered if you had any insight on that

  • @kennethtallman6789

    @kennethtallman6789

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I know your name is Eric I was distracted

  • @komerwest9520
    @komerwest95207 жыл бұрын

    What can I say but THANK YOU! 😃

  • @markd6637
    @markd66374 жыл бұрын

    If I take a Power Probe and I give that blue and green wire power directly will that blow the fan motor

  • @josepinto7149
    @josepinto71495 жыл бұрын

    How do I check the control ground with no functioning ac? Wit the test light

  • @markwatling5991
    @markwatling59915 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this helpful video. I have a 2002 caravan 3.3 with the same problem. I followed all of your tests, checking all the wires on the cooling fan relay plug. The only one which failed (wouldn't light the test light) was on the small guage control wire (duty cycle). I checked it with engine on with AC on with hot engine and the control wire did not pulse (dim to bright ) at all. It looks like the fans are not being commanded to run. I have spun both rotors on the fans and they are not seized. How should I proceed? Can I command the fans to run by jumping them? Thanks very much for your time :)

  • @michaelloganirvin

    @michaelloganirvin

    5 жыл бұрын

    hi i noticed you have the exact same problem i am having. Were you able to fix your problem? if so what did you end up doing?

  • @markwatling5991

    @markwatling5991

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelloganirvin Hi there. I checked the ground wire below the left headlight which was tight. I tightened it a little more. Wiggled the harness all through that process. I also changed the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor. Through these things the problem somehow got fixed. Fans are working again. Thanks.

  • @56v12cylinder
    @56v12cylinder4 жыл бұрын

    if i get the trouble code PO480 (on my t & c 2005) can i just presume that its the relay without having to test it?

  • @bchrisl1491
    @bchrisl14918 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a solid state relay.

  • @normansmith7806
    @normansmith78068 жыл бұрын

    Chrysler = job security :) Got to order me one of those rivet guns,I still have the old style.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +N Smith here ya go! astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B000MQ9H4W

  • @roadkill5333

    @roadkill5333

    8 жыл бұрын

    When you get your new style rivet gun, can I have your old style one. I never had a rivet gun.

  • @normansmith7806

    @normansmith7806

    8 жыл бұрын

    +roadkill5333 -:)

  • @MrNiceGuyDSGC99
    @MrNiceGuyDSGC993 жыл бұрын

    How did you get it to flash the code like that? That was cool

  • @talaatkanafani3383
    @talaatkanafani3383 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have Chrysler town and country touring 2008 and I have the same problem the coolant radiator fan works only if I turn on the A.C and I tried to find this piece everywhere but I couldn’t find it so I changed the other relays which is located on the same actual fan and other one next to the water bottle coolant and also I changed the thermostat sensor under the coil but this piece which shows in your video I couldn’t find it at all I took the whole bumper out and tracked the wires but nothing please help me where it hidden or where might be located or if there’s any other solution Thank you 🙏

  • @MrGibratan
    @MrGibratan5 жыл бұрын

    Very good video thanks for the info you save me some bucks you the best

  • @Sandbag1300
    @Sandbag13008 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up video! At 4:50, when you put the test light positive from the battery to the fan did the fan go on or was there not enough amperage through the test light to spin the fan or did I miss something?

  • @Clete88

    @Clete88

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sandbag1300 Remember, that fan circuit has a 40 amp fuse.....That fan draws a lot of current compared to less than half an amp of the test light. There's just not enough current to spin the fan motor.... That's part of the beauty of the test light.....you can test components without worry of short circuits....

  • @n1kkri
    @n1kkri4 жыл бұрын

    I don't get 12v on the Orange wire to ground. I tried a jumper between the Orange and Blue with no luck. If I connect from the battery to the Blue wire the Fans come on. Could you give me a tip where to trouble shoot next. I am temped to get a switch and manually turn on the fans but would like to see what else could be the problem. Thank you

  • @carslover3509
    @carslover35098 жыл бұрын

    i learn to much thanks friend

  • @efrainrivera3450
    @efrainrivera34502 жыл бұрын

    My cooling relay on my dodge grand caravan is located in an easy spot I got wondering and found by part number on relay ordered one just in case thanks watch you all the time

  • @MasterScreenPrints
    @MasterScreenPrints6 жыл бұрын

    I changed the relay, I had po480 also and it didn't work. I'm also having issues with TIPEM I guess I have to change that.

  • @macmilleur4165
    @macmilleur4165 Жыл бұрын

    Help! My 3rd pin in the relay connector read open (not continuous to ground). What should I do next?

  • @robbloforese
    @robbloforese Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video - very helpful. :)

  • @huecollins6130
    @huecollins61305 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you'd be willing to answer a question: On my '99 Town and Country I replaced to fan relay a couple weeks ago and the fan began working but only for a short time. With the engine running I have two positive and two negative readings from the relay now. With the fan connector/plug disconnected both sides coming from the relay show as ground when the fans should be running. I can't get to the fan connector with a tester to check the fans with the connector unplugged. Any suggestions? By the way, if needed, I would gladly set up a temporary email address to correspond and pay for assistance. I just need it working. Thanks. (I'm asking you here because you seem to the most knowledgeable that I've seen on how these work.)

  • @bobbythompson6017
    @bobbythompson60178 ай бұрын

    My fans on the 2005 dont turn on at all the cooling temperature gauge does not get above the middle line on the Gage does it need to go higher for the fans to turn on?

  • @mikechiodetti6737
    @mikechiodetti67375 жыл бұрын

    Real nice place to put that relay! Great Video! Does that rivet tool come with multiple rivet heads? NICE TOOL! That Astro company seems to have great tools!

  • @brians.2435
    @brians.24358 жыл бұрын

    great vid! I've seen that motor sitting on the shop floor in a few videos now, what's it for?

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Brian S. It is an old core the salvage yard is suppose to come get but hasn't yet

  • @alm7707
    @alm77075 жыл бұрын

    My 03 caravan fans run but only when the engine warms up not when the ac is first turned on. Ac throws warm air until you get moving down the highway. I had a 3.8l but I put in a 3.3l about 3 years ago, Ac worked great until now.

  • @gordoncindy9386
    @gordoncindy93868 жыл бұрын

    Gotta say I like this intro the best...

  • @technologygurus4life768
    @technologygurus4life7685 жыл бұрын

    Do anyone know where this relay is at on a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan?

  • @tedthornton7791
    @tedthornton77913 жыл бұрын

    Daughter's 03 , 3 3, Caravan. Replaced Brake Master Cylinder due to pedal sink started car drove 1/4 mile left front brake was dragging, replaced front left caliper( old one stuck wore out pad damaged caliper)both front brake pads, drove 1 mile gased up with engine off, restarted drove back 1 mile. Next day bled all wheel cylinders with engine off. Then crank but no start. Codes 118, 123, 508, 509, 1193. All codes were present on old pcm and now on new one. Replaced Crankshaft position sensor, tps sensor, coilpack, coilpack connector, spark plugs , pcm.Gotta iod parasitic draw. Remove iat fuse draw disappears, returns when fuse reinserted. IAT clicks when fuse is reinserted and sometimes radiator runs briefly simultaneously then quits within seconds. Antitheft light doesnt come on , never. Not with key in start position, not when arming alarm with fob or key. New batteries in fob, tried 2 different keys. Tried charging batteries, tried different battery , tried jumping . All fuses good, all fuse hot legs above 12 volt except IOD. ASD clicks with key in run position. Fuel pump runs a few secs when key in run position. Lights will blink mysteriously sometimes. It Did this before new pcm and now does it with new one. Reset computer several times. Help a brother Eric.

  • @OtherSarah2

    @OtherSarah2

    3 жыл бұрын

    that sure sounds like a bad ground -- pretty much systemwide.

  • @MaicSalazarDiagnostics
    @MaicSalazarDiagnostics8 жыл бұрын

    Good video Eric, one thing I always do is check the amperage of the fans after repair, to make sure they are fine, otherwise that relay might fail again! Just a thought

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Maic Salazar What would you consider is good? Just curious is all...

  • @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    8 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair I think a healthy fan system should have a in rush amperage of 15 amps and as soon as stabilizes around 8 or 9 amps. Off course this would vary a little depending on manufactures!!

  • @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    @MaicSalazarDiagnostics

    8 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair Your videos are always great! Sorry to comment on what I think! Didn't do it to play smart! Just a point of view!

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    8 жыл бұрын

    Oh no it is no big deal I was just curious. I think 8 or 9 amps is pretty low to be honest with ya. Blower motors in dash draw more than that usually. I guess my thought is , is if you have nothing to compare it to then in my mind it is just a number. It may be a good idea to gather that data and jot it down to start to find a "norm" though? Matter of fact I may just start doing that :)

  • @davekleiboeker4614

    @davekleiboeker4614

    Жыл бұрын

    The fans are on the same 40 amp fuse which means the rush current should be over 30 amps. If you’re referring to each fan

  • @krystalrobie6685
    @krystalrobie66852 жыл бұрын

    hi steve love the show i have a 2012 dodge caliber sxt im getting code p0480 i have replaced a relay as there was corrosion and still nothing i have jumped power from the battery and the fan does work and i can spin the fan by hand and i do not see a radiator fan relay so i was hoping that you may have som insight on this? im planning on going through the wiring harness to see how the wires look and go from there. fyi i sent a comment about this from my tablet but was not sure if it got to where its going or i did it right.

  • @krystalrobie6685

    @krystalrobie6685

    2 жыл бұрын

    i know your name is eric my appoligies

  • @juanpendon7482
    @juanpendon74824 жыл бұрын

    I got a problem on my dodge caliber 2008 sxt horn not working . I connect 12V to the horn and it work fine. I can’t find the horn relay. Can you help me about this. Thanks.

  • @eyesonthefly
    @eyesonthefly5 жыл бұрын

    My 09 c.t.&c radiator fan turns on for 5 to 10 seconds and then turns off is that normal?

  • @BeatButler
    @BeatButler3 жыл бұрын

    So if I turn my ac on and the fans don't kick on.. that means the fans are bad? Or the relay is bad... My 2001 dodge caravan is over heating when idle in drive through and stores... Been browsing the web trying to find a fix..

  • @Checkdemfaxs
    @Checkdemfaxs10 ай бұрын

    awesome... thanks.. I have the same code.. Had it all spring and summer.. Time to rid of it now.. Thanks

  • @mrkenny49
    @mrkenny49 Жыл бұрын

    Another fine video. Eric I have the 07 T&C. I followed your instructions. The fans work. The control side of the relay does not. Using my VOM meter with the red lead on the positive battery I have 14.3 volts on the ground. On the signal terminal with the red lead still on batt. positive I read 13.7 volts dc? What is the actual voltage supposed to be? My experience with appliance relay's is for the load coil that operates the contact you have common on one side Ground,and voltage on the other side. What actual voltage reading should be on the signal terminal. Also we should be able to read ohms on the coil. to tell if it is open or good closed with resistance. I read in K ohms on the old one and the new.. 507.6 ohms on old, and 608.1 on the new. What ohms reading should it be?. I read M ohms on old relay at 3.033, and 4.277 on the new. Does this seem right? I have watched your video's for several years now. Always good stuff. Ken in Michigan

  • @davidstorres03
    @davidstorres033 жыл бұрын

    Question, i replaced the solenoid and still the fans dont work, im thinking a fuse or relay, but have no luck in locating either on the van, can you help me please?

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