Hi, I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport and when im driving for a split second the power jumps in and out which triggers the auto lights and wind shield wipers to go off and on?
One mechanic thought it was because I need the alarm pad for my keys. I got the light switch changed. When im driving if I got the radio or A/C on, it will all keep going in and out making car jerk in and out.
Friday, May 4th, 2012 AT 6:36 PM
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FIXITMR
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So you have more than 1 ignition key to use?
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Friday, May 4th, 2012 AT 8:57 PM
MADYSEN2007
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No just one for ignition and one for doors.
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Friday, May 4th, 2012 AT 9:04 PM
MADYSEN2007
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However I dnt have the alarm pad that go on the keys.
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Friday, May 4th, 2012 AT 9:06 PM
FIXITMR
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So you cant turn alarm on/off?
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Saturday, May 5th, 2012 AT 7:20 AM
MADYSEN2007
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Right!
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Saturday, May 5th, 2012 AT 11:17 AM
MADYSEN2007
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I was told to unlock the driver door and that should turn alarm off if that's whats triggering
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Saturday, May 5th, 2012 AT 11:18 AM
FIXITMR
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If alarm was on you couldn't start vehicle.
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Monday, May 7th, 2012 AT 6:59 PM
MADYSEN2007
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Oh, ok
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Monday, May 7th, 2012 AT 7:37 PM
MADYSEN2007
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I said alarm cuz the mechanic said it might be some type of anti-theft mechanism that's going off while im driving. Now he saying it might be alternator.
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Monday, May 7th, 2012 AT 7:56 PM
FIXITMR
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Could be lots of things including bad ignition switch. Alternator can be tested at auto stores. But if it has intermittant problem might not show up.