1999 Dodge Caravan Dinging Noise when I apply the brakes

Tiny
NINJANONI
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
My van runs wonderfully except for this awful dinging noise when I apply the brakes. I check my brake fluid and all my other fluids. I've had it hooked up to a diagnostic which came back clear. It only happens when it reaches operating temperature and it sounds just like the dinging when the keys are still in the ignition and you open the door or when the van is off and you leave the lights on.
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 10:02 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 34,331 POSTS
Watch for the "Door Ajar" light on the dash at the same time the dinging starts. Or, have a helper press lightly on the rear edge of the passenger doors from the inside of the van. If that starts the dinging, I have a fix.

Caradiodoc
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 12:21 AM
Tiny
NINJANONI
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Nope the door ajar light doesn't light up nor does pushing on the van doors create the sound either.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 34,331 POSTS
Rats. Thought there was going to be an easy fix.

Next, you'll have to find a mechanic with the Chrysler DRB3 scanner or an aftermarket scanner that can access the Body Computer. Under "Inputs / Outputs", each function will be listed along with an indication of whether or not it is active. The input that's triggering the chime should be self-explanatory.

Caradiodoc
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 8:42 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Brake Noise Content

VIEW MORE