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2003 Dodge Caravan CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> DaimlerChrysler -> 1999-2002 Dakota, Durango, Ram Pick-Up & Ram Van -> 1999-2004 -> Controller Anti-Lock Brakes (CAB) -> Engine Performance -> Except 1999-2002 -> Light Truck & Vans -> Pinion Factor Procedure -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -> Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) -> Shift Quality -> Theft Alarm -> Transaxle Quick Learn Procedure
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Except 1999-2002
If battery cable has been disconnected, the PCM must relearn a new operating strategy. Connect battery cable and run engine until operating temperature is reached. After engine warm-up, drive vehicle under various operating conditions until PCM has relearned new strategy.
1999-2004
Anytime the PCM is replaced the VIN and vehicle mileage must be programmed into the new PCM. If the PCM is not programmed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will set. To program the PCM, connect a DRB or suitably programmed ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
- Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
- Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
- Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly,. Fig. .
- Back off adjuster screw as...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2001-06 Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
The fuel filter is combined with the in-tank fuel pump module. The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX
Remove
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from end of outer CV joint stub axle.
- Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle to hub/bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor with brakes applied. Front hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by hub nut.
- Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
- Remove front tire and wheel assembly from hub.
- Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle guide pin attaching bolts.
- Remove disc brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Caliper is removed by f...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Disconnect push-in field wire connector from back of alternator.
- Remove nut holding B+ wire terminal to back of alternator, then B+ wire.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front lower splash shield.
- Remove drive belt, then lower oil dip stick tube bolt.
- Remov...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2000-07 Caravan, Grand Caravan, Grand Voyager, Town & Country, Voyager & 2004-08 Pacifica
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS
On 2000-03 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 2004-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
- The cabin air filter is located under the passenger side of the instrument panel behind a cabin air filter access door on the lower evaporator housing.
- Slide the cabin air filter access door latch rearward until the latch engages the open stop, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter acc...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2001-09 Caravan & Grand Caravan -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will turn Off. The vehicle may need to be driven at a speed above 15 MPH for up to 10 minutes for the TPMS to receive this information. If the lamp remains On, a problem in the low tire warning system is present and the low tire warning system m...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator & Air Conditioner Compressor -> Power Steering Pump
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS
Alternator & Air Conditioner Compressor
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove the drive belt shield.
- Position a suitable wrench on the belt tensioner lug.
- Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise, do not allow drive belt tensioner to snap back, as damage to tensioner and/or personal injury c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Liftgate Components Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX Components on diagram: |
Adjustable Pedals Sensor Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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