2001 Dodge Caravan Fan, Wiper, Radio failure

ADRIANBROOKES

MEMBER
2001 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

When I switch to the RUN position, everything works, when I START the car, the wipers, fan and radio go off, when I switch off and put key back to RUN position, everything works again.

This happens 90%. Other 10% when I start everything is ok, but may fail while driving.

Hard to drive in snow without wipers/heater fan!

THANKS

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 AT 9:04 AM

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2CARPRO JACK

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11,533 POSTS

Sounds like the ignition switch has a bad spot in it. Can you make things work by wiggling the key? Have replaced many Dodge ignition switches for just such complaints

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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 AT 12:26 PM

ADRIANBROOKES

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Thanks for the reply! I've tried wiggling the key while its in the RUN position but those electircs don't come back on. Was hoping it might be a relay but will try to look at ignition switch a littel closer.

Thank you for the thoughts!

Adrian

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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 AT 12:39 PM