turn signal stops blinking and stays solid

On Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:12:12 -0600, "jed" <jed@ nospam.net> wrote:

>the 2000 caravan is equiped with day time running lites which are part of
>the front turn signals
>The turn signals and day time running lites(DRL) are controlled by the DRL
>module which is located on the left side of the interior firewall.when this
>happens to me I cancel the left turn signal by applying the turn signal to
>the right and then back to neutral.Replacing the DRL module will correct
>this problem.
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>

That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
model???
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>> > On 05 Mar 2009 03:33:26 GMT, Dan C >
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>> >>On Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:40:00 -0800, chrisc wrote:
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>> >>> On my driver side of a 2000 grand caravan I have a turn signal
>> >>> problem.
>> >>> When I pull down to turn the left signal on about half the time it
>> >>> starts working correctly, then stops blinking (outside and on dash).
>> >>> It
>> >>> will stay solid green on the dash where the left arrow is and solid
>> >>> red
>> >>> on the outside rear lens. All the bulbs seem to be good. Is this an
>> >>> electrical issue? I got lucky on inspection and they didnt notice.
>> >>> Thanks
>>
>> >>Bad relay, most likely.
>> > Double check bulbs. Bad bulb can cause the problem. Not likely the
>> > "relay' If the other side works as it uses the same "relay"
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>Thanks. I went to the parts store today. I tried a new bulb and that
>didn't do it. I forgot to mention that when it happens, the rear light
>turns solid and stays solid(even with the ignition off) and the front
>light just turns off. By saying light, i mean turn signal not
>headlight or brake light. Thanks again for all the replies.
>

On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:21:59 -0500, clare wrote:

> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a few
> years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off the
> headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one model???

No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the headlights
are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan exhibits this
behavior.


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"Dan C" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:21:59 -0500, clare wrote:
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>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a few
>> years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off the
>> headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one model???
>
> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the headlights
> are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan exhibits this
> behavior.
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>

The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:

>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
>>> model???

>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the
>> headlights are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan
>> exhibits this behavior.

The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. The DRL is in the headlight
housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. The turn signal is a
seperate amber lamp.


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"Dan C" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:
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>>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
>>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
>>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
>>>> model???
>
>>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the
>>> headlights are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan
>>> exhibits this behavior.
>
> The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. The DRL is in the headlight
> housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. The turn signal is a
> seperate amber lamp.
>
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Yes, but the original question was about a 2000 Caravan???????????
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On Mar 7, 9:29*am, "jed" <jed@ nospam.net> wrote:
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> > On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:
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> >>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
> >>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
> >>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
> >>>> model???
>
> >>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. *If the
> >>> headlights are on, they are not affected. *My 2006 Grand Caravan
> >>> exhibits this behavior.
>
> > The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> > Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. *The DRL is in the headlight
> > housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. *The turn signal is a
> > seperate amber lamp.
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> Yes, but the original question was about a 2000 Caravan???????????
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So what exactly does this DRL module look like. Is it easy to
replace. ? I did a search and found a DRL relay which is a small black
box with a bunch of wires. Is this it? Cause i have seen that on my
van. Thanks a lot

On Sat, 7 Mar 2009 08:30:13 -0800 (PST), chrisc
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>On Mar 7, 9:29Â*am, "jed" <jed@ nospam.net> wrote:
>> "Dan C" > wrote in message
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>> > On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:
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>> >>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
>> >>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
>> >>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
>> >>>> model???
>>
>> >>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. Â*If the
>> >>> headlights are on, they are not affected. Â*My 2006 Grand Caravan
>> >>> exhibits this behavior.
>>
>> > The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> > Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. Â*The DRL is in the headlight
>> > housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. Â*The turn signal is a
>> > seperate amber lamp.
>>
>> Yes, but the original question was about a 2000 Caravan???????????
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>So what exactly does this DRL module look like. Is it easy to
>replace. ? I did a search and found a DRL relay which is a small black
>box with a bunch of wires. Is this it? Cause i have seen that on my
>van. Thanks a lot
The DRL relay would be the device

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On Mar 7, 9:29 am, "jed" <jed@ nospam.net> wrote:
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> > On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:
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> >>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
> >>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
> >>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
> >>>> model???
>
> >>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the
> >>> headlights are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan
> >>> exhibits this behavior.
>
> > The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> > Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. The DRL is in the headlight
> > housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. The turn signal is a
> > seperate amber lamp.
>
> Yes, but the original question was about a 2000 Caravan???????????
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So what exactly does this DRL module look like. Is it easy to
replace. ? I did a search and found a DRL relay which is a small black
box with a bunch of wires. Is this it? Cause i have seen that on my
van. Thanks a lot



yes the DRL module is a small black box mounted on the junction block on the
drivers side under the dash.There are no wires but it pushes into the
junction block. Go to the dealer and purchae a DRL module and then you will
see what to look for when you are looking at the junction block.It just
pulls out and then you can push the new one in.

On Mar 7, 1:55*pm, "jed" <jed@ nospam.net> wrote:
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> > "Dan C" > wrote in message
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> > > On Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:14 -0600, jed wrote:
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> > >>>> That is quite possible - Chrysler did use a STRANGE DRL system for a
> > >>>> few years - and some strange signal systems too - like shutting off
> > >>>> the headlight on the side that's blinking IIRC on at least one
> > >>>> model???
>
> > >>> No, it shuts off the DRL on the side that's blinking. If the
> > >>> headlights are on, they are not affected. My 2006 Grand Caravan
> > >>> exhibits this behavior.
>
> > > The DRL and turn signal on the front is the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> > > Not on my 2006 Grand Caravan, they're not. The DRL is in the headlight
> > > housing, and is basically like a dim headlight. The turn signal is a
> > > seperate amber lamp.
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> > Yes, but the original question was about a 2000 Caravan???????????
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> So what exactly does this DRL module look like. Is it easy to
> replace. ? I did a search and found a DRL relay which is a small black
> box with a bunch of wires. Is this it? Cause i have seen that on my
> van. Thanks a lot
>
> yes the DRL module is a small black box mounted on the junction block on the
> drivers side under the dash.There are no wires *but it pushes into the
> junction block. Go to the dealer and purchae a DRL module and then you will
> see what to look for when you are looking at the junction block.It just
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Ok one more question, (or two). I think I already pulled that out. It
has a few metal blade like tabs (like a plug kinda/ sorta).When i pull
it out the turn signals stop working (is that it)?. Maybe go to the
junk yard if it's some $ and only a dealer part? Thanks a million
guys.