1997 Dodge Caravan

Tiny
JJETT002
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Air conditioner quit this last fall, was told the compressor clutch had failed. Had new compressor/w clutch, drier, and valve replaced. Mechanic said the compressor installed okay but when he tried to charge it, it got hot and could not fully charge the system. He said the condensor fan was not working, it did not come on when the air conditioner came on. He indicated that was what caused the failure to begin with, but he did not have analyzer to check what was actually wrong with the fan. Checked the fuses and relays, not them. Any suggestions?
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
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If the fan motor OK and fuses
check and suspect relay module
located behind the left headlamp assembly
If you raise the vehicle you can access it from underneath
its on the left hand side of the frame. Has 4 wires but does not look like an old and typical relay.
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 8:58 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a stupid question, but is the left front headlight the drivers side or the passgengers side?
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 9:33 PM
Tiny
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Driver side is the left
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 5:41 AM

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