Dodge Caravan sometimes doesn't start

Tiny
RANGER280
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My 1996 Dodge Caravan just won't start sometimes - every 3-4 months it is dead as a doornail. The battery always checks out, jump starting makes no difference - nothing. Then, I'll try it later and it will start right up like usual. My repair facility says everything checks out.
Monday, February 13th, 2006 AT 12:01 PM

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Tiny
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: I've got a '98 grand caravan (120,000 mi) that has a similar problem, started out every once in a while wouldn't start, now it's every few days. Local Dodge shop replaced ignition switch and BCM, still no luck. My question for you is, is your van equipped with a factory-installed security system?
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Friday, March 3rd, 2006 AT 1:38 PM
Tiny
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No, I do not have a factory installed security system.
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Monday, March 6th, 2006 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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I had same problem when mine was new. Turned out to be starter. They changed and I have had no problem since.
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Monday, March 20th, 2006 AT 1:30 PM
Tiny
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My repair shop insists bad cell in battery - replaced and okay so far.
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Monday, March 20th, 2006 AT 1:39 PM

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