Linda (70.36.88.96) - Fri Apr 21 19:36:08 2006

I have a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. This mornin I had a dead battery. (Yes, really dead!) I now have a new one. when I start the car, the lights on the wiper and climate control buttons flash. Buttons all work fine, as does everything else. Why are they flashing? Do I need to reset something?

Also, have continual problem with driver's side electric window. When weather gets hot, it sticks and won't drop down when button is activated. The motor and switch are working, I can hear them. Just the window won't drop. When weather cools, it works just fine. All other windows are working fine.

Any help would be VERY appreciated!

Reply #1 Edward Falkner (66.41.69.135) - Thu May 18 15:03:35 2006

In regards to your flashing climate control buttons, I have the same problem. I was wondering if you got it fixed by yourself or if you had to take it in to get fixed. If you could email me what you did, that would help me out a lot. Thanks a bunch.

Edward

Reply #2 Shawn (65.87.225.86) - Thu Jun 8 17:03:55 2006

All you need to do is start your van. (if you are unsure what knob or lever is which I am looking in the manual for proper terms) Then slide your temp lever all the way to the left (full cold). Then turn the Mode Control to 'panel' (the one that sends air to your face only). Then turn the 'blower switch' to all the way to full. Now go to the leftmost three buttons. Press the top one (rear wiper on constant) and the bottom one (rear wiper washer fluid). Hold these two for a few seconds. Once the lights come on solid then begin to flash you can let go. The AC will now calibrate. You will feel the air blow out of all the different zones at different intervals and see lights come on and go off. Then after a minute or two the top bottn you pressed will be slowly flashing. This means it has been completed (I actually let it run for 5 more minutes just in case something else started blinking). Press the last flashing button and you are done.

Reply #3 Leigh (74.118.130.177) - Sun Dec 24 15:55:18 2006

I have the exact same problem. Ours is a 1998 dodge caravan.

We tried the solution that Shawn posted it did everything you sid it would be in the end the lights just kept flashing. What else can we try?

Thanks for your help

Reply #4 Gibby (71.120.52.197) - Sat Jun 21 11:26:53 2008

Just tried the button routine to reset the flashing lights, it worked fine. Disconnectong the battery did not do the trick for me.

Reply #5 jason (74.247.70.167) - Sat Jun 21 19:24:19 2008

button routine worked, but a/c compressor still not coming on.

Reply #6 John Futchko (205.188.117.68) - Mon Jul 28 12:42:04 2008

I justy wanted too thank you guys for you're wounderfull web page, There is no way anybody would have figured out what to do with those lights flashing not in a hundrad years. thank's againe

Reply #7 Moe Paige (66.233.6.96) - Tue Jul 29 00:22:15 2008

I have the same vehicle and the same problem. I will be trying this fix shortly. I have another problem that might be related. The Check Engine Light and ABS lights are on all of the time and the Cruise Control will not turn on.

Any ideas?

Reply #8 peter (76.97.59.12) - Mon Sep 8 21:19:12 2008

Awesome! Fixed flashing light problem! You guys rock!

Now can you help out with my cruise control......

Reply #9 jeff (216.73.225.234) - Sun Sep 14 18:25:50 2008

this worked great, i will note that the problem started after a battery change out

Reply #10 Uncle Buck (74.129.188.217) - Tue Sep 16 18:04:41 2008

what if the AC and Recirculate lights continue to flash after the test?

Reply #11 joanne (66.183.66.26) - Wed Oct 8 09:51:10 2008

hey shawn I tried the button calibration sequence, it worked but my a/c and recirculate light still stay on any ideas anyone.

Reply #12 trina (164.64.147.116) - Thu Oct 9 15:53:55 2008

I have 2006 Dodge Caravan, and the turn dial for the air only

puts out air if it's on the highest setting. This just started

recently, any ideas on whats wrong. Everything else works fine.

Reply #13 Andrew (142.177.210.5) - Mon Oct 13 20:37:20 2008

Hi Shawn, I had the same results as joanne the recirculation and AC lights still flash. My circulation button works, but AC as long been disconnected. Any ideas?

Reply #14 gloria knorr (68.8.78.114) - Thu Mar 5 23:45:30 2009

I have A 1998 dodge grand caravan I have the same problem my lights flash Ihave poor fuel economy transmission not shifting and alternator keeps failing I think all these problems I am having is because of the power control module

Reply #15 Angie (24.125.56.97) - Fri Mar 13 12:18:29 2009

I have the same problem with my window sticking when it gets warm/hot. It drives me nuts. I haven't figured out a solution yet. Have you?

Reply #16 Luis Cordero (71.172.192.156) - Sat Mar 28 09:31:07 2009

Where could I get a "Climate Control" for Dodge Caravan 1995?

I live in Norther NJ. Could I get it online? could I get it used?

Thanks

Reply #17 Carrie (70.44.152.50) - Thu Apr 2 19:07:45 2009

My lights on my climate contorl are blinking what can I do to make them stop blinking? I have a 98 Dodge Caravan.

Reply #18 brian (71.7.111.242) - Sun May 10 14:12:48 2009

if the circulation and ac continue to flash you may be low on coolant to the ac unit. I added some to mine re-ran the diagnostic and they all work now

Reply #19 alejandro rodriguez (68.74.29.88) - Wed May 27 15:22:50 2009

Hi, I am looking for a Caravan 1999 MY to buy it.

close to Troy, MI or 100 miles away.

Please reply me if you are interested to sell one.

Thks

Reply #20 Denise (98.135.56.100) - Tue Jun 16 10:30:44 2009

This happened to me recently. It is the clockspring and it was a safety recall from 2004. Contact a local dealer and they should be able to fix it for you and I believe it is free. Mine was because of the recall.

Reply #21 Denise (98.135.56.100) - Tue Jun 16 10:32:54 2009

Sorry message 20 from me is in regards to the ABS lights and non functioning cruise control. Please read 20

Reply #22 Martin (72.152.214.137) - Mon Jul 27 18:39:27 2009

My recirc and ac flash - but they work - just today though the fan motor will not come on when I turn to any of the speeds - the rear fan is working but not the front. Also the ABS light stays on - are they related? I checked all the fusses and relays and switched a few, but they all look ok. Any ideas?

Reply #23 Ramesh Jagdeo (70.23.104.165) - Fri Sep 18 16:23:36 2009

I have a 1998 Grand Caravan and would appreciate any help regarding AC not kicking in after I have done a reset with the Flashing Control Buttons. All the buttons were flashing and After I have done a reset. AC stop working.

Thanks

Reply #24 Dennis (24.113.214.196) - Wed Sep 30 00:58:11 2009

ABS light and Cruise control fix. Bad module in the steering column. There's a factory recall. Call a dealer.

Reply #25 ANTWAION WICKWARE (76.2.43.216) - Tue Oct 6 14:32:42 2009

I have a 96 Dodge Grand Caravan with an electrical problem. My right tail light is out and it's not the bulb. my interior lights won't come on and those bulbs are fine too. My wipers come on on their own, my cruise control won't work, and my transmission won't shift out of 2nd. Can anyone direct me on what it could be?

Reply #26 Dr.K (76.76.66.228) - Sat Oct 31 19:10:15 2009

Reset blinking climate controls!

Reply #2 from shawn DOES WORK. The mistake you are making (like me the first time around)I held the two left blinking buttons down (rear windshield wiper) and nothing happened. It is not the two blinking buttons, it is the top left button (blinking) and the bottom left button (corner of buttons) which is NOT blinking. AND IT WORKS SWELL!

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