Jeff K (24.74.170.243) - Sun Aug 19 20:42:18 2007

2005 Grand Caravan...power locks will not unlock or lock by either the remote or the door switch. I saw no fuse blown under the hood but could not ID the relay.

Reply #1 bill (24.192.3.126) - Tue Aug 21 19:15:54 2007

I had the same problem, but not till the car was 2 years old.

Pull the OID fuse, count to five and put it back in. If that fixes your problem (temporarily), ask the dealer to look up the TSB that reflashes the body controller to an updated software level. Cost me $70, but no problems since (6+ weeks).

Reply #2 margaret (128.241.108.252) - Wed Sep 12 02:22:45 2007

I had the same problem either, i about a car manual for an auto parts store and use it to help me fix car problems...

Reply #3 brian (128.241.108.252) - Wed Sep 12 20:58:07 2007

i've done this : Pull the OID fuse, count to five and put it back in. If that fixes your problem. But my dealer said not to do it again..I think try t bring your car to the dealer..

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Reply #4 Chuck (67.78.130.4) - Wed Sep 19 15:40:49 2007

Like Bill says, pull the OID fuse and reset it. I've done this numerous times without a problem. I also discovered that the problem only occurs when I use the remote to LOCK the doors. If I manually lock the driver's door when I exit the van, I do not have the problem. Unlocking the doors with the remote has never caused the problem, only locking them with the remote.

Reply #5 gerry (24.76.164.73) - Mon Mar 31 17:40:57 2008

works like a charm

note: i think it is marked as a iod

Reply #6 Perry Stafford (12.171.188.108) - Mon May 19 08:56:45 2008

My dodge caravan door locks stop working. I looked for the fuse but the book is vague on the location of the fuse or relay. I looked under the steering column but I could not find the box. Can anyone tell me what fuse or relay to pull to reset the system.

Reply #7 wayne (64.136.26.226) - Wed May 21 07:20:13 2008

My 2005 caravan's power locks quit working. I've looked for the OID fuse, but cannot find it. All the fuses I've looked at have a number printed on them, I have no idea which one to unplug, wait for 5 seconds, then reinsert. Help!!!!

Reply #8 Francesca (65.66.128.133) - Thu May 22 17:01:11 2008

Look on under side of fuse box lid for markings for the fuses its there towards bottom left if you are standing on driver's side of the vehicle. Fuse box is under the hood on drivers side not inside of van.

Reply #9 Cassi (68.223.143.211) - Mon May 26 10:47:11 2008

Wayne - It's a 20 amp fuse in the middle on the left. Look at the top of the fuse box on the inside of the cover. You will see the diagram for which fuses are where.

Thank you everyone! You just fixed my problem.

Reply #10 Dave (68.59.172.108) - Tue May 27 17:45:05 2008

Thanks guys. It worked perfect.

Reply #11 Jesse (68.212.7.187) - Fri May 30 04:42:30 2008

I have the same problem, I pulled the fuse and it worked for 3-4 times and quit working. What kind of software is it that it needs? Thanks for the good advice.

Reply #12 ScottInFlorida (71.180.33.209) - Fri Jun 6 19:46:37 2008

Worked perfectly, but my fuse was labled IOD.

I have the 2005 Dodge Caravan.

Thanks!

Reply #13 Sylvie (66.225.182.192) - Sat Jun 21 15:22:53 2008

Will this solution work for a 2006 grand caravan?

Reply #14 Carl (208.111.198.187) - Sun Jun 22 09:29:17 2008

Thanks everyone, Pulling the IOD fuse worked, I heard a click

upon pulling the 20 amp fuse. the system reset itself working

for the last 2 weeks.

Reply #15 Suzanne (76.16.254.74) - Tue Jun 24 14:20:07 2008

Thank you so much. Took only a moment to do as you collectively instructed....who knows how much you just saved me in time and mechanic fees!!! God bless.

Reply #16 Sharla (67.49.165.106) - Wed Jul 2 17:01:19 2008

My Dodge Grand Caravan is a 2003. My front door locks work fine - it's just the two side rear doors that "try" to lock or unlock when you push the button = but it can't. So I found the IOD and in my van it is a 15 amp. Pulled it, waited, put it back. Still works the same as before. Any ideas?

Reply #17 steve (72.136.208.63) - Wed Jul 2 21:18:30 2008

Thanks everyone, Pulling the IOD fuse worked, I DID NOT heard a click upon pulling the yellow 20 amp fuse. Waited the 5 seconds then replaced and the remote now works locking and unlocking the doors. Will observe and report in the coming weeks.

Reply #18 Susan (4.253.128.125) - Thu Jul 3 16:45:26 2008

I'm having a kind of similiar problem with my dodge durango driver side power door lock. My husband took it to the dealer for a recall on it. When he got back, he said the driver door power lock would not work. Sorry to post here, But did not know where else to post the question. Need help please !!!

Reply #19 johnn (75.33.197.11) - Tue Jul 15 19:16:42 2008

thank you just like you said 20 amp iod standing on the side of the van on the drivers side a little yellow 20 fuse pull 5 secs put back ..... save me $120 +......just to diagnose will write back if happens again

Reply #20 cd (72.221.124.58) - Wed Jul 16 23:18:38 2008

Pulling the IOD fuse and reinserting it 5 seconds later worked like magic. The remote worked again as well as the automatic locking upon hitting 19 mph. Thank you for your help!!

Reply #21 Andy (12.175.156.2) - Thu Jul 17 08:54:53 2008

Pulling the IOD fues works as you all stated. Now the dealers don't like this because they can't charge you $85.00 for doing the same thing. Will report back in a couple of weeks. Thanks to who ever found this out.

Reply #22 Stephen (208.126.101.43) - Thu Jul 17 21:47:54 2008

2005 Grand Caravan door locks would not worked pulled the 20 amp iod fuse waited 5 seconds and door locks worked again! Thanks for the help.

Reply #23 Cathy NKA: Queen Mechanic!!! (69.209.97.136) - Thu Jul 24 14:22:15 2008

YOU PEOPLE ROCK!!

I have a 2005 Town and Country with the same problem. (Well, IT USED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I FIXED IT! I FIXED IT!)

Prior to google searching and finding this thread, I stopped at two car parts dealers and they looked at the situation. One suggested the fuse may be the problem, but neither store could identify which fuse. One place even tried to look it up in their reference materials...all to no avial.

So per your suggestions, I pulled the 20 AMP IOD fuse, counted 5 seconds, plugged it in and now my locks work! Guess I can cancel that appointment at the dealership tomorrow!

Is a recall in order? It is a safety issue in that I could not lock 1/2 the doors on my car, not while driving or parked. I'll investigate and let you know!

Reply #24 Mike D (24.116.173.55) - Sat Jul 26 10:00:01 2008

Thanks a lot just tried it on my wife's Caravan and it worked like a charm. Is there a good manual on the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan out there?

Reply #25 dWAYNE R (76.182.157.178) - Sun Jul 27 17:14:08 2008

I had the same door lock issue as all others. The IOD fuse pull and replug in worked fine to fix it for me

Reply #26 Dwayne R (76.182.157.178) - Sun Jul 27 17:24:19 2008

Im happy with the door lock solution but this car is crap. Its two years old and here is my list of failures.. please list yours.

1. Both sliding door locks failed/lock mechanism broke

2. washer fluid pump failed

3. Washer fluid tank sprund leak

4. water pump failed

5. brakes wear unevenly and need replacing far too soon

6. frame came slightly bent causing it to be impossible to align vehicle correctly

7. computer needed update after 50K miles for some sort of transmission control issue. Wow a computer needed an update after 50K miles for this??

8. Catalitic convertor failed

9. Heater resistor failed 2 times

10. Head gasket failed

11. Fuel gauge sending unit failed- always indicated 1/2 full- this was real fun when I stopped in the middle of the interstate

12. door locks will not lock- fixed by this forum

13. There are others I cant remember now.

Oh by the way.. when purchased the dealer offered lifetime oil changes at no cost. Then, the dealer went bankrupt and the new dealer decided not to live up to the contract requirements of the old dealer. How nice.

Granted all of my issues short of loss of free oil changes promised were covered under warranty. I have a personal relationship with the shuttle driver at my dealer

Wow what a vehicle!! Im selling mine if any one needs one for parts.

Thanks for letting me vent about this piece of crap.

Reply #27 jenny (76.209.62.175) - Tue Jul 29 12:32:26 2008

This same thing is happening to me. We have a 2004 Ford Freestar. We have power sliding doors and they don't always lock/unlock. We have been pulling the lock up or pushing it down. Took it in and they say that it is needing some kind of motor because it is completely shot. It is a 500 dollar job ( of course @@) They don't realize it works some of the time. Would this work for my van as well? I don't think it needs a motor as the doors open.

tia!

Reply #28 brian (71.180.102.30) - Fri Aug 1 20:51:07 2008

I have a 2006 caravan and the IOD fuse blew out and when I tried to replace it, the new fuse blew out immediately. I have an electrical short on the IOD circuit.The following systems do not work because I can not get a fuse into the IOD circuit without it blowing out immediately. The keyless entry remote, any button, the door locks don't work, even manually from the inside button, sliding power doors, both sides, power lift gate, factory radio / DVD player, visor lights, alarm to let you know your key is in the ignition when you open your door, and sometimes when I turn off the key off and take it out of the ignition some of the ignition dash lights will stay on { check engine light and oil light ect. }If I put the key back in and turn it off and on the dash lights will eventually go out. I have owned this van since it was brand new and no modifications of any kind have ever been done do it, 100% stock. My van is less than 1000 miles out of warranty 35, 850. Anyone ever had this problem or a similar one? Or know where I can get some help with this?

Reply #29 steve (75.5.75.187) - Sat Aug 2 13:52:40 2008

2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring

Bought used 6 months ago, this is first issue. Pulling IOD for 10 seconds reset it perfectly. Is there any pattern I can expect - like this happening only in super hot weather or something?

BTW, be sure power is off & key out of ignition when pulling any fuse.

Reply #30 Cathy (71.205.143.7) - Sun Aug 3 15:48:30 2008

When I talked to the dealership about the lock issue, they said to expect that my fix-it job will only be a temporary fix and that I needed upgraded software. ($89) I'm taking my chances.

In the meantime I'll be looking up how to request a recall. Seems like if their computerized system needs an upgrade that that should be a recall deal as it is not wear and tear that is causing a malfunction. It is a design defect.

dWAYNE R: About your minivan, google search

"lemon law" and the name of the state you live in.

See if that helps you out.

Reply #31 john (24.250.2.19) - Mon Aug 4 00:03:49 2008

My 05 caravan just rolled over 44k miles and guess what. Yup the door locks stopped working. Having worked with computers for 20 plus years it smelled like a computer computer problem.

Before I got into a huff and started to jumping thru flammimg hoops with the dealer I checked all the fuses and then disconnected the battery for a few minutes and hay, the locks started to work again.

This fix was short lived as the problem came bach within a day.

Tonight I've read allot of internet posts from 05 and 06 caravan owners with the same problem. There does not appear to be a solution to this problem. The problem appears after 44k miles.

Some have had the BCM re-flashed and in some cases replaced and the problem comes back. It sounds like Dodge has a bug in their BCM firmware that has not been fixed. This bug gets out of warranty units back to the dealer for a snake oil computer flash fix that costs $130 a wack and it takes 10 minutes to do. Sounds like a cash cow to me. [If mileage greater than 44, 000 miles] [then door locks stop working.] There is a safety issue and a customer satisfaction issue here that needs to be fixed.

I 'm looking forward to 54k miles when I need to re flash the computer so the transmission will shift. And at 64K miles when the buy new car light goes on. Yes I too have had the brake rotors, AC compressor and EGR replaced. It sounds like I've gotten off easy compaired to some.

This is my 3rd caravan. I've had an 84, 91 and this 05 and this one is my last caravan. I really like this this caravan and the others I've owned but the cost of ownership is just too high and long term quality and reliability is just too low.

My other car is a 1990 Honda CRX si with 230k miles. I see no reason why this car won't make it to 300k miles. Have you ever heard of a caravan living 300k miles? I don't think so.

It's too bad that people, probably children will have to die before this is fixed.

If anyone has a real fix for this door lock problem please drop me a line.

Reply #32 Brandy (208.53.56.128) - Tue Aug 5 22:45:55 2008

My locks stopped working last week. I pulled the IOD fuse as this forum suggested (THANKS BTW) and plugged it in and my locks, the auto-locking door feature at 20 mph and my key-chain lock/unlock are working again.

This is a huge problem, there are alot of us having issues there are currently no recalls (via checking up with dodge) so this is my recommendation; email them.

Is is worth 3 minutes of our time to let them know that as a collective us 2005 dodge grand caravan users are having problems, yes! I emailed and I hope you will too.

To contact Dodge and complain you could;

Contact by Telephone

1-800-992-1997

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Continental Time Zones

Contact by Mail:

Dodge Customer Assistance Center

P.O. Box 21-8004

Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004

Contact by email go to the dodge home page;

www.dodge.com (it re-directs you to the correct site)

1. Bottom right gray link "contact us"

2. Click on "Customer Assistance" (second to last blue link)

3. Then choose; "Send us an Email"

Reply #33 Tim (216.123.202.35) - Wed Aug 6 22:10:42 2008

Wow, I'm amazed how common this is. My locks just went on the weekend and I was looking for a solution. I'll be trying this when I get home tonight. Thanks!

Reply #34 Andrew Faber (24.141.241.136) - Wed Aug 6 22:01:44 2008

Works like a charm - 4 days before returning a lease on a 2005 Grand Caravan and the door locks no longer worked. Was scared I was in for a big bill before I pulled the fuse - Thanks

Reply #35 Janet (69.116.199.185) - Thu Aug 7 15:17:25 2008

WOW, I am so happy I found this forum.. I took my car to the dealer becuase of the locks. I was told that to diagnose the problem it would be $50.00. To fix maybe another $90.00. After reading this forum I decided to try removing the OID 20 fuse. IT WORKED!!!!! More money for GAS!!!

Reply #36 Happy Owner (67.67.223.95) - Sat Aug 9 15:29:00 2008

Man you guys are geniuses. I have a 2003 Grand Caravan. A few days ago the doors failed to locked or unlock. I read the post, and it took me 3 minutes to locate and remove the OID 20 amp fuse and replug it in. It worked like a charm. I can cancel my dealership appointment. Stick it to the man!

Reply #37 Alan (65.87.134.132) - Sat Aug 9 16:50:14 2008

Short Temporary Fix: Pull IOD fuse. This can work for a good while the first time, gradually it'll progress to needing almost every time.

Better Temporary Fix: Disassemble your key. The back pops off to replace the battery, there is a slot near the metal of the key to help pry it off. Once there, discharge yourself to the ground screw of an outlet then take out the small printed circuit board. The side under the buttons has little gold contact circles, put a small piece of tape over the one under the 'lock' button. Reassemble your key. This forces you to lock with the inside door button. Tape and hide a key on the underside of the van somewhere, you can lock the keys in much more easily, but at least the van will unlock now. Was requiring IOD reset almost every time, now it has easily gone 20 or 30 times lock/unlock without, but the key can only unlock, still far more convenient than resetting all the time.

The problem and real fix.. Does appear to be related solely to locking with the key. Most likely there is a switch on each lock to let the computer see that the doors have locked. Over time they can get dirty or oxidize, just like a door/interior light switch can and not turn on the interior light when a door opens. When the computer tries to lock the door and doesn't see a good switch close, it likely disables itself so it doesn't burn up the door lock motors. This is a good thing, but if you have a dirty switch it means the door lock computer will disable itself often. Likely the BCM code update makes it more tolerant of a dirty switch, while not really addressing the real problem. Clean the contacts on all the door lock switches and you'll likely get 50K more miles of good service. Clean and use a good conductive contact lube on them and you'll likely never have a problem again with them. Note that this is cheap for DIY but labor intensive since you'll want to do every lock, and would be nuts at a dealer due to labor.

I just taped the key for my mother's van. Next time I go up there I'll do the real fix, and report back on the results. This could also be related to the common automatic side door failure that she has, the wires for the side door locks/switches are in that wire bundle that is the likely failure point..

Reply #38 Alan (65.87.134.132) - Mon Aug 11 10:20:36 2008

Ok the tape on the key doesn't work for long. Appeared to work, but eventually the computer will still stop locking the doors.

Very likely this is a bad switch or wiring, and the computer can't see that a door did lock, and stops trying to avoid burning out the motor. I'll do what is likely the real fix in a week or two, and report back..

Reply #39 Mike K (158.48.6.140) - Fri Aug 15 13:26:55 2008

Pulling the 20 amo IOD fuse on my 2005 Town & Country fixed this for me too! Is there an easy and cheap permanent solution? My wife wants this fixed so that it stops happening.

Reply #40 Susan D (207.200.116.66) - Sun Aug 17 12:53:33 2008

We have a 2005 Grand Caravan and I was in an accident in 2006.

They replaced the computer. Our problem is a bit more complex. when driving the lights flash off and on , the speedometer jumps all over the place, and the clock changes time. This did not happen until after the accident (NMF) and the dealer has told mne from the beginning that they can't find a problem and the warranty is no longer good. We are trying some of the suggestions all of you made... WISH US LUCK!!!

Reply #41 Jeff (155.77.200.253) - Mon Aug 18 08:55:08 2008

We had this problem with our 2005 Grand Caravan about 2 months ago. I thought it was a fuse since everything else on the vehicle worked. I pulled most of the fuses to check for blown ones since there was not one specifically labeled for the door locks. I must have pulled the IOD one because the locks worked then. Now, the locks are not working again, so I will pull that fuse again to see if it fixes the problem. If it gets to the point where it is happening every time you need to use the car, I will have to break down and pay for the real fix at the dealer.

This should be a recall issue if it is happening to just about everyone who owns this type of vehicle. What a joke.

Reply #42 Kelly (68.34.170.162) - Tue Aug 19 20:25:40 2008

I have the same problem as everyone above, please follow the following link to report this matter to the "National Highway Safely Act and Subsequent Amendments".

odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Dodge needs to recall this feature on all of there vehicles!!

Reply #43 Karen (76.5.219.132) - Wed Aug 20 09:22:06 2008

I would like to thank all of you for posting this "fix". It works just like you said. My husband had been reading the owner's manual while I searched on line for a diagnosis.

You've saved us the cost of repair. GOD bless you all.

Reply #44 Gary Hunt (216.8.135.211) - Sun Aug 24 11:31:56 2008

Thanks, worked perfectly

Reply #45 Dan (76.193.171.186) - Sun Aug 24 19:33:31 2008

Thanks, that worked no problem

Reply #46 Miguel (75.155.117.150) - Mon Aug 25 05:48:51 2008

I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and have the same problem with the power locks. The IOD fuse technique works. Thank you.

This obviously qualifies as a recall issue and we deserve free permanent repair for this problem.

Reply #47 Cris (69.233.129.69) - Mon Aug 25 19:29:26 2008

Have the same problem with the doors, they stopped working, on a 2002 Dodge Dakota truck. I will try your IOD trick. Thanks a lot guys.

Reply #48 John (24.97.227.120) - Tue Aug 26 00:46:43 2008

Pulling the IOD fuse is only temporary!! For me it worked for a week the first time, then only a few days.

Reply #49 Vickei Tillman (68.52.116.173) - Thu Aug 28 20:11:32 2008

Same problem - 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Over the weekend, the power door locks quit working. The remote would open the sliding doors and the back door but could not open the front doors with either the remote or manually.

I had about decided it was a fuse but didn't see anything in the manual about the power door locks.

Was about to do to the dealer (which I really didn't have time for) when I decided to do a search. Keyed in "Dodge Grand Caravan power door lock problem" and found this site.

Thanks to whom ever found this fix. It worked like a charm and I'm sure saved me a lot of money and definitely a lot of time.

Reply #50 Rich (71.97.214.83) - Mon Sep 1 18:36:23 2008

Anything similar for power windows on a 2003 Grand Caravan that have both stopped working simultaneously?

Thanks.

Reply #51 Bob (72.147.175.65) - Tue Sep 2 17:14:38 2008

I had the same problem w/ my 2005 Caravan and used the fuse pull repair and also unhooked the battery cable. I was doing this every day.

In searching for a solution I found a comment by a mechanic that a bad battery can cause this problem. Last week my battery was dead. I replaced the battery and have not had the problem in almost a week. I don't know if this is the solution, but it is worth having AutoZone or someone similar check the battery. They will do it for free.

If the problem comes back, I'll let you know.

Reply #52 Dave (138.162.0.42) - Tue Sep 2 23:20:45 2008

Just recently had this problem and I have put 80, 000 miles on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. I bought it new and as I stated I just had the door lock problem. I replaced the iod fuse and it worked. Not sure for how long though. Interesting forum though. I think my battery is going bad, but I have a problem with the battery for months. Thank everyone that had an insight to this problem. I did go to the web site someone suggested, odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ and left a complaint. I think it should be a recall and I believe that if we all leave a complaint, it might make a difference.

Reply #53 naiomi (208.11.18.58) - Wed Sep 3 13:56:33 2008

I tried this and it worked like a charm. My door locks quit working two weeks ago and it is so annoying to unlock the driver's door and then have to crawl through to unlock everyone else's doors. I went to a parts store and had fuses checked. Was told they were all still good. Called dealer and was told it would cost between $100 and $200 to replace power lock switches. I am so glad I decided to give google a try! Thanks everyone for your help!

Reply #54 Jeffrey (24.4.76.241) - Wed Sep 3 16:47:15 2008

Took 20amp fuse out and put back in and worked great so far today. We also had leaking washer bottles and we were told it was not a warrenty part. Also brakes wear unevenly and need replacing often. Did not have the problems our friend Dwayne R has had (above) but did have the electrical problems on our last Caravan. I will put in for a recall on the door lock fix and hope you all will also.

Reply #55 cc (64.131.46.76) - Wed Sep 3 20:12:42 2008

Wow!

I can't believe this has happened to so many

Thanks all for the quick fix - I have a 2005 dodge caravan and I pulled the iod fuse out and it worked like a charm

I will continue to use the door lock instead of the remote and hopefully it will keep working.

Any one having problems with their radiator fan not kicking in?

Reply #56 unfortunate dodge owner (66.211.156.98) - Thu Sep 4 21:53:49 2008

This just happened to me tonight. I can't believe how many owners have had the same issue. The one thing I did notice is that the remote will still lock & unlock the rear door. Is this on a separate fuse?

I too was taken for $150 dollars when I bought one of the oil change packages & the dealership changed ownership. So even though it is a Daimler Chrysler service contract no one will honer the contact. if the sound to be good to be true it probably is. I will never by another.

Reply #57 Carl (208.111.234.39) - Mon Sep 8 12:08:33 2008

I was Reply #14. Sun June 22 08 after 3 weeks the door lock problem returned, so I then pulled the iod fuse once again, then I disconnected the Battery both cables for 16 hours to erase any codes left in the computer memory. For the past 7 weeks and 1 day it working like new. Try this it can't hurt.

Reply #58 Mike (68.112.136.68) - Fri Sep 12 08:00:06 2008

Thanks, it saved me too.

Pulled the fuse IOD and it works.

Mike

Reply #59 Craig (72.253.240.160) - Sat Sep 13 21:05:31 2008

Unreal! I had the same problem as everyone here. My 2005 Dodge Caravan power locks stopped working yesterday. I'm glad I found this forum. I just removed/put back the IOD fuse and the door locks works again. Thanks.

Reply #60 joe (76.235.218.146) - Tue Sep 16 10:49:02 2008

I have been having the same problem on my 05 T&C since we bought it 9 months ago. I quickly found the IOD fuse reset solution and also have read on many forums about the Body Control Module needing to be replaced if the problem keeps reoccurring. Well, the problem kept coming back, but after finding out that replacing the BCM would cost $750, I figured it was not worth it since I bought the vehicle for $13000, and it only takes 20 seconds to reset the IOD fuse when the problem occurred.

There was no rhyme, reason, or pattern as to when the locks would fail, but it has actually been working good for about a month now. Except, my drivers side slider is no longer locking and unlocking with the rest of the doors. I reset the IOD fuse, but no luck.

I read somewhere else that this could be because of the locking mechanism in that door. Can anyone else verify this?

Reply #61 Jeff (24.4.78.77) - Mon Sep 22 13:41:19 2008

Wrote note to Dodge explaining the problem and they replied that there is no problem known or a recall at this time. The pulling of the fuss lasted about a week and had to do it again. I hope we don't get stranded somewhere. Step up Dodge and do the right thing and fix them.

Reply #62 Tommy (205.162.220.56) - Fri Sep 26 20:42:18 2008

We have a 2005 Dodge Caravan with the same problem. Paid $70 for a mechanic who disconnected and reconnected the battery cable initially. That lasted for 2 months. Then, it happened once in August and has now happend 3 times in Sept. Glad to know about the fuse. We'll try that. I do think that it is related to when the door is locked with the key fob and not by the locks on the door. This is getting old!! Thanks for everYone's input!!!

Reply #63 alan levens (24.155.26.210) - Sat Sep 27 16:25:23 2008

05 grand caravan with 91k. Problem just occurred 9/20/08.

No door locks work either inside or via key remote.

Check IOD fuse-ok. Removed fuse several times waiting from 5 secs to 5 mins. No click heard when reinserting and No fix. Removed fuse again, disconnected the - (negative side) for 10 secs. Reinstalled negative cable, reseated 20 fuse-no click heard, and IT WORKS.

Sending the email to Dodge next.

Corpus Christi, TX

Reply #64 keith (74.92.190.109) - Tue Sep 30 15:00:49 2008

05 Grand Caravan with 61, 000 miles. Problem just occured 9/28/08. Luckily I found this email thread. No door locks work either inside or via key remote. Took out the IOD fuse and reinserted and everything works again. Sent my comments to the Dodge customer web site as well.

Columbus, Indiana

Reply #65 Mira (69.14.36.48) - Wed Oct 1 21:08:04 2008

I had the same problem with my 05 Grand Caravan. I pulled the fuse and it worked for me. I just wonder how long it will last.

Reply #66 Tim (71.252.234.235) - Wed Oct 1 23:02:36 2008

I just used this forum to fix this same problem on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. I don't think this is a problem. I think this is a safety built into the system on purpose.

My locks stopped working after my six year old got a hold of the remote and locked and unlocked the doors several times really fast. I think it overloaded/overheated the system and it tripped to prevent damage.

If this is a recurring issue for you, you should have it looked at. However, I believe this is an expected response to system stresses.

Thank you forum people for helping me fix my problem.

Carrollton, Tx

Reply #67 Pat (208.102.237.62) - Thu Oct 2 20:25:23 2008

My 2005 Grand Caravan's locks stopped working by key remote or inside switch on 10/1/08. Checked all the fuses - nothing found blown.

On 10/2/08, I found this thread, removed the fuse for 10 seconds and now the locks work! THANKS FOR SHARING, FOLKS!

Now to give Dodge a piece of my mind, since I've already gone through 3 sliding door motors and now this.

Reply #68 ryan (76.64.72.83) - Fri Oct 3 12:57:32 2008

same here guys...the power locks of my brother's dodge caravan have not been working for months...

i just thought of checking the fuse/relay box...and i didnt see anything unusual with the fuses/relays...then i search the web and i read this thread...its a great help...thanks

Reply #69 Bob (71.181.232.9) - Fri Oct 3 16:37:19 2008

Had the door lock problem. Fixed it by pulling the IOD fuse. The second time I tried this fix the locks fixed BUT the 6 CD changer in the radio stopped working.

The mode change button used to switch from "AM" to "FM" to "CD". Now the "CD" has completely disappeared from the display.

When I turn on the radio I can hear the cd changer cycling for about a minute and then it stops. There are cd's loaded but it won't play, eject, load...anything. It's like it disappeared.

I pulled out the radio, unplugged it, let it sit out for a few minutes and reinstalled but there was no change.

Any Ideas?

Reply #70 Matt (70.251.27.209) - Sun Oct 5 23:29:20 2008

Ok, I been afflicted with the same old lock problem. IOD fuse reset seems to work. I think my problem may be the passenger side slider lock. It was worked on a few months ago and seems to take more force to lock. We'll see how it goes.

Reply #71 Bojan (217.65.194.4) - Mon Oct 6 00:22:36 2008

Just Testing to see if this works

Reply #72 Gene (71.222.187.107) - Mon Oct 6 11:13:03 2008

We're at 50, 000 and had the power locks out on our 2005 caravan just like most everyone else here. Thanks all for the IOD fuse suggestion. Worked for me. We'll see for how long. If anyone finds a better, more reliable, more permanent solution I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks!

Reply #73 Ken (76.7.183.81) - Fri Oct 10 23:33:23 2008

Can anyone help with this problem? 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport transmission stopped shifting gears. 8000 miles left on power train warranty. Took to dealer. They had it for most of a week. Said trans module was bad. Replaced. On way home engine light came on and speedometer was not working. Also shifting roughly and driver side manual door lock not working at all. All other manual locks work as does keyless remote. Dealer said computer did not hold its memory from the time they repaired until I picked it up. Now everything works fine except the driver side manual lock button. Dealer says nothing they did has anything to do with lock not working. I think it does since it was working when I took it in for repairs. Any suggestions on this one?

Reply #74 Bob Collings (76.10.175.235) - Sat Oct 11 23:08:53 2008

Our 2005 Grand Caravan had the lock problem. Both the remote and door switches suddenly failed to lock or unlock the doors.

Pulling the IOD fuse to 19 seconds was a magical fix!

Thankyou very much for the valuable info.

Reply #75 David Rainey (166.196.180.239) - Thu Oct 16 10:29:29 2008

oh my god. This is horrible. Locks don't work. Remote doesn't work. Over 18 mph doesn't work

I pulled the fuse and didn't work. I have an appt tomorrow with the dealer but

I will try pulling the battery cable tonight first.

Thanks to everyone that posted

Reply #76 Bill Sambell (76.69.51.134) - Sun Oct 19 22:20:21 2008

My '05 G/Caravan door locking switches failed at 84, 000 kms.

A TSB has been issued for this model. Its to do with flashing the memory of the BCM.

I took it to the dealer and they applied the flash.

It did fix the locking from the passenger side and from the 20 mph feature.

However, it cannot be locked/unlocked from the drivers side.

I will try the IOD fuse removal and see if this has any effect.

Reply #77 Joe Frey (70.105.100.14) - Sun Oct 26 22:14:33 2008

The sliding passenger door on the right side of my 2004 Town & country stops midway while opening or closing under it own power. It works fine manually.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Joe

Reply #78 chuck x (159.53.110.144) - Tue Oct 28 14:31:08 2008

We have a '05 Town and Country that has been having all of the same lock and door issues that the rest of you have posted. We've been doing the "pull the fuse" fix for about six months now. Sometimes every few days, sometimes several times a day. I've done a ton of research on the web and called a multitude of Chrysler dealerships to no avail. The Service Manager at my local dealer is very nice and sympathetic to our situation but unfortunately he doesn't know what to do. He said replacing the BCM is not a guarenteed fix and didn't recommend spending the $700+. Instead he gave me this number: 800-992-1997 for Chrysler Customer care. I was on the phone for about an hour (India call center first, then got escalated to US call center)and ultimately told that they would have to get back to me after speaking to the Service Manager that referred me.

I also told the representative of this web site and the countless others where people are complaining of the same thing. She gave me a fax number that I'll be sending links to every blog and site referencing this problem.

I'll report back when I have more info.

Reply #79 Mark (147.133.35.186) - Mon Nov 3 14:39:08 2008

Same deal on a 05 Grand Caravan 51k. Just stopped working today. Pulling the IOD fuse worked. How long is certainly a guess. I sent a message to.. "www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ ivoq/" to file a complaint and Dodge asking questions by email about recalls. Of course none exists now but if enough people contact them about it... maybe something will be done. I am not holding my breath, just popping the hood to reset the computer to get the car working. I will say the car has been problem free for the first 51k/4.5 years (bought it in May 2004).

Reply #80 Will (139.55.102.2) - Mon Nov 10 15:49:43 2008

Same problems the rest of you are having with the locks but mine has sunk to a new low. We're just over 60k on our 2005 GC SXT. Backup lights, interior lights, door locks, right side power windows, right side power door and now the left side power door.

Tried the battery reset and all works for a few minutes if we're lucky. Dealer was paid over $200 a couple years ago to fix the backup lights. Worked for a day then out again. At that point I found out about the bcm problems. Resetting the battery and fuse both don't keep on ours.

Currently taking it back to the dealer tomorrow for a bcm flash but at this point I'm not convinced it will help. I hope so.

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

Reply #81 Mary (4.142.195.147) - Sat Nov 15 15:33:14 2008

The power locks on our 2005 Caravan failed at 55, 000 miles on vacation. Found this forum when we got home. Pulling and replacing the OID fuse works for us. I really appreciate it that you folks are kind enough to share your experiences. From the amounts of money I've seen here, you saved us several hundred dollars. Our usually efficient mechanic had told us we needed a new module. I was researching how much of a bill to expect when I found this site. Best to all of you.

Reply #82 Jeff H (70.108.123.111) - Sun Nov 16 18:34:29 2008

Door locks stopped working on our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with 81, 000 miles. Looked in the owners manual and couldn't find anything on this. Searched on line and found 81 other people with the same problem. Pulled the IOD fuse and reinserted and door locks work. Thanks.

I plan on contacting Dodge and Consumer Reports and anyone else that will listen. This is a recurring problem that has been identified and should be resolved by Dodge. We shouldn't have to pay for their design errors/material failures.

Reply #83 Kristy Hill (71.244.54.50) - Sat Nov 22 17:25:54 2008

My '05 Dodge Grand Caravan just started doing the same thing. We've been through 3 batteries in 4 years! I just replaced the battery again and that fixed the problem for about a week. Now the locks are out again! I'm going to try pulling the fuse. We didn't pull it before because we didn't know which fuse it was. Thanks for the info!

Reply #84 Kevin (69.42.252.54) - Sat Nov 22 22:34:59 2008

My 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan was doing the same thing. 63, 580 miles and has ran great up to this point with no problems. Read the forum, went to the garage, opened the hood, pulled and replugged the fuse and the locks work!

Reply #85 Ken Hanna (24.79.243.6) - Thu Nov 27 12:32:46 2008

My 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan did the same thing. Pulled the Yellow 20amp fuse labled OID waited 5 seconds - reinsrted it and Voila - The locks now work. Thanks to all who contibuted.

Reply #86 Eric (71.75.237.224) - Thu Nov 27 13:34:47 2008

Works like a charm. 5 seconds saved who knows how much money.

Reply #87 NATE (98.117.9.15) - Tue Dec 2 10:02:10 2008

BOUGHT A USED 2005 DODGE GC SXT TWO YEARS AGO. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY I HAD A RIGHT SIDE PWR SLIDING DOOR HARNESS BREAK. SYMPTOM WAS DOOR OPENING ABOUT HALFWAY AND THEN STOPPING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PWR CLOSE. NOW, NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY (44K) THE PWR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I'VE BEEN DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR LIKE TEN MIN AND THEY WORK FOR A WEEK OR TWO. I SAW ONE PERSON DISCONNECTED IT FOR 16 HOURS. I WILL BE TRYING THAT NEXT. I'VE NOTICED ALL MY PRESETS ON THE RADIO ARE NOT DELETED AFTER ONLY TEN MINS SO MAYBE THE DISCONNECTION FOR A LONGER PERIOD WILL HELP. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ABOUT SITUATION. WOULD NOT SAY WHAT THEY THOUGHT IT WAS, JUST THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE LOOKED AT AND AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS $81 PLUS WHATEVER THE COST OF "LOOKING AT IT WAS". I'VE EMAILED DODGE FROM THEIR WEBSITE.

Reply #88 Jeri (164.154.83.195) - Tue Dec 2 10:35:03 2008

WOW I see this is a huge problem. I will try pulling the IOD fuse tonight and will hopefully have working locks again. Thanks...

Reply #89 Bryan (69.72.55.61) - Tue Dec 2 13:15:12 2008

Yet another one fixed! I run a body shop, good customer just stopped by with the problem so I googled it and found this site. The owner's manual is clueless as to fuses. This was so easy I didn't charge her...another happy customer!

Reply #90 jq (65.8.161.249) - Thu Dec 4 17:58:45 2008

65K and my power locks also went out on my 2005 DGC...and yes, after removal and replacement of the same 20A fuse my power locks are working as before. I will also complain to the NTSB and Chrysler regarding this issue.

Reply #91 Carol (64.12.117.68) - Tue Dec 9 21:54:34 2008

Putting our 2 cents in our 2005 caravan--which will be the last caravan we ever buy--should have gotten the Odyssey. Yes, we've had all the recalls but the doorlocking problem has been the worse. Just got it back from the mechanic today who has now put a FOURTH body controller in it--he says they are all re-conditioned and there's no guarantee how long this one will work. He has seen as many as seven checks on them when he gets them from Chrysler--meaning the same controller has been sent back 7 times because it failed something. Had no problems for the first 55K but now--I'm just waiting for the doors to go again. Thanks to this forum, hubby will certainly try the IOD fuse fix. Just wish there was some way to get the company to own up to this problem. Any ideas?

Reply #92 chelsea26 (222.127.111.234) - Thu Dec 11 04:45:35 2008

Well good luck. Your automatic lock feature isn't functioning properly that it needs to be repaired, fairly cheap. It can be done by a dealer.

Reply #93 Ross L. Smith (204.111.108.57) - Thu Dec 11 14:42:46 2008

Pulling the fuse is only a temporary fix. I've had it last anywhere from a day to a month. This is a serious matter. How would you like for your wife to return to her van, thinking it was locked, to find someone inside waiting for her? Also she could be hurrying to get away from somebody following her to find her remote won't unlock the doors.

Reply #94 Juan Agueda (98.231.131.129) - Fri Dec 19 23:21:03 2008

I own a 2005 Chrysler TC and have had the keyless entry and sliding doors individual auto locks malfunctioning on and off for 7-8 months. Thanks to your subscribers, I too keep fixing most of the problem, though only temporarily, by removing the 20AMP IOD fuse. But it is becoming a nuisance! As has been said by some of the subscribers, by now there should be a recall. The other fix mentioned is replacing the BCM fuse, but where is it and how do you pull it out?

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Reply #95 Praf (99.240.107.48) - Sun Dec 28 20:04:52 2008

i have 2004 sxt caravan. My list is endless too, breaks, water pump, sliding doors, battery, etc.....

I still have the problem with sliding door. It responds to remote entry to attempt to open but stops and have to pull it open all the way. After opening remote entry or the button does not respond to close. I have tried resetting the battery, iod fuse and power slide fuse.

The other problem I have is that when you open/close from the remote entry, the van does not flash the yellow side lights. This stopped a year ago. People are saying you need to upgrade the software or full reset from the dealers. Is this true?

Is there somebody who knows how to resolve this issue. I will never buy a dodge again.

Reply #96 Kent Smith (12.160.106.80) - Mon Dec 29 19:18:46 2008

Have been fighting this problem for a couple of months. I have swapped the body control module from another Caravan that was working fine and had the same problem in less than a week. I agree with Alan that the problem is in the door switch but haven't found which door. Guess I will clean them all. Thanks for the help.

Reply #97 Ginger Rawls (74.141.0.144) - Thu Jan 1 20:31:45 2009

It is not marked on our fuse box where the OlD fuse is or where the door fuse is. Can someone tell us where the fuse is on a 2002 Dodge Caravan. Thanks

Reply #98 joe b (71.14.178.127) - Thu Jan 1 22:40:22 2009

I had this same door problem a couple months ago with my 2005 grand caravan. I saw the IOD fuse fix on this site. It worked for about a month, but then the problem seemed to come back sooner each time that I reset the fuse. As long as I used the door lock and not the key fob, the locks worked, but as soon as I used the key fob about 3 or 4 times the locks would quit working.

Reply #99 Avent lane (65.80.186.226) - Mon Jan 5 15:34:28 2009

Happy New Year everyone...hope everyones doors are working..

My problem just occurred.....Will try The IOD fuse and report back.

Did the cleaning of the individual door switches work, Alan? this is definately a cash cow for some dealers, but is also test for us to use see if these "dealers" are truly interested in customer service." If they're smart they'll take care of the problem (10 minute software upgrade) and RETAIN those customers for future Sales /service. That is not only morally correct but GOOD Business.

Reply #100 Brian (76.174.119.227) - Thu Jan 8 12:01:44 2009

Like countless others on this post, I tried pulling the fuse and it worked! Many thanks to those who took the time to post this solution. I, too, will notify Dodge of this manufacturing problem.

Reply #101 Mario (69.157.43.26) - Fri Jan 9 09:29:53 2009

I have a 2005 Caravan and only the one door, (driver siding).

the door doesn't lock or unlock with, inside switch or remote.

Anybody have any suggestions thanks.

Reply #102 Joe (76.252.14.19) - Fri Jan 9 21:15:37 2009

Our '05 T&C started exhibiting this same issue about a month ago. I noticed that you couldn't lock the doors from the buttons in the van, but I didn't notice that the remote wasn't actually working (since the lights flashed and horn honked). My wife noticed that the remote wasn't working either a few days ago. A quick on-line search and this is obviously a common issue with these vans.

I pulled the IOD fuse and it's working again. I guess I'll just have to keep an eye on it and see how long this temp fix works.

Thanks!

Reply #103 Carla (68.184.110.49) - Mon Jan 12 19:15:42 2009

I am so happy I discovered this site. My locks stopped working Saturday. I figured it had something to do with a fuse. I will definitely try the solution offered here and hopefully it will work.

Reply #104 john (99.238.191.193) - Tue Jan 13 09:33:03 2009

my power locks are still working, but a loud screech occurs every time I lock the doors (with or without the remote)

Any ideas?

Reply #105 Mike (63.171.104.212) - Thu Jan 15 10:21:54 2009

This happened to me a few months ago. Did it back then and it worked and had to do it again, worked again. This seems to be a common problem. Anyways, thanks!

Reply #106 Rafe (67.8.109.183) - Fri Jan 23 11:58:25 2009

Thanks so much for this Valuable information on the IOD fuse.

This problem, occurred after my battery terminal had become corroded and needed cleaning and a new battery replacement.

Shortly after doing this, about three weeks later, the locks stopped working.

I have gone as far and checking the connector at the drivers side door, yes checked the harness connector, battery and terminals.

Too much time invested huh? When checking the battery, I did notice that every time I disconnected it, the locks would work temporarily, so I knew it could not be the new battery or alternator.

BTW resetting at the battery contacts worked for about a day. Lets see how long the fuse will work.

If not then I will have to search on the flash other sites are referring too. But it seems this will involve a dealer visit $$$.

I agree this should be a recall.

Reply #107 Dave (71.230.27.225) - Sat Jan 24 16:39:27 2009

Thanks everyone. I pulled the IOD fuse waited 10 seconds reinserted it and locks work perfectly.

Reply #108 ML (24.215.76.107) - Sun Jan 25 14:57:29 2009

we have a 2003 dodge caravan the bck liftgate started sticking wouldn't stay shut key wont work or remote . the door is only held shut by safety latch and wont shut tight. tried spraying with wd40 worked once now cant get open at all to get at the locks

help

Reply #109 Mick (70.220.243.211) - Wed Jan 28 15:34:25 2009

No radio, door locks or interior locks too.

I've tried removing the battery contacts, pulling the IOD fuse and the fuse just keep blowing as soon as I put it in.

Any ideas? This is very frustrating and I'll never buy dodge again!

Reply #110 shake (208.54.90.63) - Mon Feb 2 22:23:27 2009

Hi every body I have 2002 dodge grand caravan. Every thing is working fine except one sliding dor is not opening with the tuch of button in the car it just pop it open but not sliding it open or close and inside the button the light is orange and other door and trunk button light is green and it is working fine I just bought it and please help me to resolve this issue thanks.

Reply #111 phil (98.134.165.113) - Sun Feb 8 14:43:15 2009

Glad I searched before paying a mechanic AGAIN. IOD fuse pull did the trick. Now we'll see how long it works.

Reply #112 DJ (68.114.29.53) - Wed Feb 11 01:03:04 2009

Thanks everyone. I pulled the IOD fuse waited 10 seconds reinserted it and locks work perfectly. The manufactuer should address this issue.!!!

Reply #113 jjw (68.45.143.25) - Fri Feb 13 09:55:51 2009

My door locks stopped working after 40, 000mi also. Fortunately I had the extended warranty because the dealer had to upgrade the software to permanently fix the problem.

I agree that this issue should be a recall or a free fix due to an software problem that came with the car.

Reply #114 Bernadette (70.145.29.164) - Mon Feb 16 11:56:36 2009

I have tried pulling the IOD fuse(and putting it back in), but it only works for a little while before having to do again.I have disconnected the battery for 10 minutes and that worked for a day.I was told to disconnect the battery for a whole day to reset(erase) the memory.I am now trying that.I will post later if this works. I called a dealer and they said it cost $40 bucks to reset(upgrade) the flash. I might do this if the battery disconnect doesn't work for very long.I to have filed a complaint to dodge and the US DOT. You can email with permanent fix fuzzbutt28@hotmail.com

Reply #115 Dawn wegscheider (208.101.156.66) - Thu Feb 19 00:46:17 2009

I have not had the lock issue (knock on wood) with my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, but I do have a fuse issue.

The Radio/clock/DVD player and one cigarette lighter/power amp all shut down. The fuse was changed by my mechanic since I had an oil change schedule.

Then, it blew out again 1 week later, he replaced free of charge. 1 week again, now I find a third time in 3 weeks the same fuse is blown...Now I have an appt to get this looked at and now costing me money.

I don't know crap about cars and husband is in deployed Iraq...HELP!! 86K miles too, I drive alot, is this the problem?

Other than that, no major problems.

Reply #116 HA (24.88.88.205) - Mon Feb 23 09:30:55 2009

2005 Dodge Caravan. Same story with door locks. They just stopped working. Nothing in the manual. Called the Dealer twice. They wouldn't let a technician on the phone to talk about the issue. They wanted the car in for service. Tried the fuse pull and it worked for now. Thanks.

Reply #117 Don (66.90.229.34) - Fri Mar 6 17:06:19 2009

Several months ago my door locks also failed, both remote and inside levers. The rear lift gate was not affected. Thanks for the help with the 20 amp IOD fuse info. I pulled it and waited 5 seconds and now the locks are working EXCEPT that when van reaches 18 mph the locks do not lock. I have to use the inside lever to get the doors to lock. This definetly seems to qualify as a recall issue and I urge everyone with this problem to contact the following:

Dodge at www.dodge.com

National Highway Transportation Safety Act at odi.nhtsa.gov/ivoq/

www.dodge.com

National Highway Transportation Safety Act at odi.nhtsa.gov/ivoq/

Reply #118 Paul (64.149.34.0) - Wed Mar 11 19:46:27 2009

Have owned a 98 caravan for about 5 years; put on 100k+ miles without any problems whatsoever. Purchased an 05 2 days ago; door locks stopped working today. My experience with the 98 sold me on Caravans; wish now I had done a little more research. Hope this will be my only problem; the IOD fuse removal did the trick; however I am not too enthused about the idea of having to do this every day.

Reply #119 cbouchie (67.183.124.177) - Sat Mar 14 15:18:51 2009

Had to use a coat hanger to open my door when my son locked my keys in the car with the car running, now the drivers side auto door lock wont work. Had problems with the handle at times too. Need to get this fixed myself if I can as my husband is deployed and we have four kids.

I opened the door panel up and found that the plug came out, put it back in but the auto lock still won't work. Will try the fuse thing but still... any ideas?

I can manually lock it and unlock it but that is a HUGE pain.

Reply #120 betty (216.215.55.50) - Mon Mar 16 20:01:03 2009

what is an iod fuse. I cannot unlocke my passenger side slider and am trying to locate the IOD fuse.I have checked the fuse box as indicated under the hood but cannot locate a fuse associated with the doors locks. Please help.

Reply #121 April (71.169.186.20) - Tue Mar 17 00:08:47 2009

I had the same problem as every one else. We have a 2005 dodge caravan that we got used last April about a month later locks quit. We did everything and the fuse worked the techs at the dealership said something was throwing a code into the computer that disabled it. Well sometime last fall the driver side sliding door lock quit, had my brother tear it apart and he said we needed a door lock actuator. Well we didn't get this part until the end of Feb 09, after the part died we didn't have the lock issues anymore, we put the new actuator in and haven't had any problems at all. So its a short in your vehicle the trick is to figure out whats shorting. Our new problem is the liftgate won't unlock but I think that it just needs a good cleaning. Good luck everyone, Dodge as a pain to deal with.

Reply #122 Paul (70.142.55.210) - Sat Mar 21 16:49:31 2009

Pulling the fuse is only a temporary fix; ultimately the problem comes back. Only permanant solution is to re-program the BCM (Body Control Module). Any Dodge Dealership can do it - $91.00.

Reply #123 Jim - Tennessee (70.146.144.3) - Sat Mar 21 18:22:11 2009

My 2005 Caravan has the same problem. The door locks just stoped working. The tail gate door continued to work. I pulled the fuse and they all now work. Thanks for the fix posting to this website.

If this is happening this many times, I also agree that a recall should be done to permanently fixed this flaw.

Reply #124 Josh (97.96.255.105) - Wed Mar 25 22:51:38 2009

Nice little problem we seem to have here...

I just bought an 05 gc sxt LAST night!!!!!!

We have not even had it 24 hours...

How about that?

Has anyone tried the fix Alan talked about

reply #37, Clean the contacts on all the door lock switches?

That almost seems like the hot ticket there.

Might take the better part of the day, but if it fixes it the right way then its the best way to do it.

Ideas?>

Reply #125 JP Morgan (72.47.95.246) - Mon Mar 30 22:42:25 2009

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - Issue only is with the rear driver side door. Tried pulling IOD fuse (waited about 10 seconds). No luck :( (The door stopped locking via remote or driver door a few months ago). Randomly it started working one day but has not since.

Van now has 50, 000 miles on it (purchased it used with 19, 000 in 2006)

Other issues with this van:

1. Change the brakes every year (purchased Duralast Gold that have a lifetime replacement so anytime they get low, I just take them to autozone and get a new pair. Receipt is tied to my phone number).

2. Last year I changed the Rotors (stopped vibrating when I brake, but now it has started again - looks like I need to change the brakes again).

3. Passenger front leak (last summer, every time I turned the AC on I would have a puddle in the front. Took it to the dealer and after two attempts they were able to resolve it.

Reply #126 Rob (70.67.69.78) - Tue Apr 14 13:48:46 2009

I am having a bit of a different problem so I hope this is still the right place to ask. The passenger sliding door lock is seized in the lock position while all the other locks work. There is not even any sound to verify it is trying to unlock. I have tried manually pulling the lock up but it won't budge!! I have tried the IOD fuse but had no luck. I will try the battery after work tonight but I wonder if it will help since the other locks work. I wouldn't mind so much if I could atleast manually unlock it from the inside. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Reply #127 John A (75.2.12.133) - Sat May 2 14:32:43 2009

Our 2005 Crand Caravan is a serious POS

1.) Engine had a crank bearing go at 40, 000 mi.

I changed the oil every 3, 000 mi with castrol GTX

They said it was dirt in the engine, no warranty..all out of pocket.

2.) Pass. side power door stopped working, turns out the wires go bad in the wire track. I found a fix online, and have since soldered in new wires on that side.

3.) 40 mi. after the engine was rebuilt, power steering fluid started to leak out. (bad seal)

4.) Now @44, 000 mi the power lock issue. I'll try the fix when my wife gets home and report back.

Sorry Dodge, I gave you a try. I was never a Ford fan, but each one of our fords (2 Explorers, 2 F-150's made it way over 150, 000mi before any problems showed up..guess that's why Ford aint going bankrupt. Now I just gotta find a Ford my wife likes that is easy for her to tote the kids.

Caravan=junk

Reply #128 Julie (70.246.72.220) - Sun May 3 21:35:07 2009

This fix has worked for me twice. The first time was about 6 months ago and then my power locks stopped working again today. My van is a 2005 with about 80, 000 miles on it.

Reply #129 John A (75.2.12.133) - Mon May 4 21:19:12 2009

Yep it worked...what a huge piece of crap. I hate this van.

Reply #130 Vince (24.253.7.103) - Sat May 9 00:09:55 2009

I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan. The front and sliding door on the passenger side unlocks but wont lock. I tried pulling the IOD fuse but to no avail. Driver side works fine and I also noticed that it wont lock anymore at 20 mph. I will try disconnecting the battery tonight but does anyone else has problem?

Reply #131 James (76.16.19.232) - Tue May 12 13:28:20 2009

I have a 2006 Graand Caravan with 55, 000 miles on it and just started to have side door lock problems but so far only with the drivers side sliding door. It will not unlock with the remote or on the inside panel. If I unlock it by hand the power door works ok it will just not lock or unlock, the passenger sliding door works ok as does the lift gate. Don't know if I should mess with it or not. I don't want to make it worse then it is now.

Reply #132 Karen (71.226.197.103) - Thu May 14 13:02:47 2009

Sorry this is so long. But this is my 2nd USED Caravan(57000 miles). I regret getting them both. My doors stopped locking and unlocking over several months ago. I have ONE key hole to open the car (driver side). So I have to get in the driver seat and reach over the passenger seat to unlock the door so my disabled husband can get in. He is weak in his hands so it is difficult for him to unlock the back door on his side to let his daughter in. My 6 yr old is not strong enough to pull the locks up either. Never mind having to remind everyone to lock their doors. So I have been dealing like this for several months cause I don't have the money to fix it.

So, I went to the dealership today and they wanted $89 just for a diagnosis. I said "You guys are trying to milk me out of every nickle I got!" They tried to act like they were doing good customer service, but I know better. "Ma'am we just want to find what the problem is" he said. This car has been nothing but problems. I have only driven this car 10, 000 miles in a year and a half.

I was praying there was a solution to this problem and low and behold I found this site and found the IOD fuse and my locks worked!!! I then tried to unlock from my key and the lock didn't work. So I went back under the hood and it works only from the door and it now locks all doors at 19 mph. So I can deal with this. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAVING ME A BUNCH OF UNNECESSARY WORK TO GET MY DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED, HELPING ME AND MY FAMILY BE SAFE!!! And saving me the money!

Reply #133 jeff (66.41.108.158) - Mon May 18 22:16:56 2009

Vince, I also have a 2002 Caravan, both side sliding doors will not lock electronically or manually. I tried removing the IOD fuse as well, didn't work for me either. Anyone else have any ideas??

Reply #134 Dean (24.176.78.236) - Wed May 27 22:05:27 2009

Last week bought a 2005 Grand Caravan and the power locks did not work. Today I reseated the IOD fuse and the locks now work as they should.

Reply #135 Ken (207.35.132.91) - Tue Jun 2 19:07:30 2009

Thank you very much. I pulled out the yellow fuse at IOD, and pushed it back after 5 seconds. Now all of my locks are working.

Reply #136 JW (68.45.239.70) - Thu Jun 11 10:57:43 2009

I too had this problem just after 40, 000 miles with my 2005 Grand Caravan SXT. I took it to the dealer and they upgraded some software. No problems since. I would have been pretty upset if I had not had the extended warranty. There seems to be enough response here and on other sites that this should be a safety recall.

Reply #137 Janice (99.152.88.94) - Wed Jun 17 14:03:14 2009

I did as everyone said, pulled out that iod fuse for 5 seconds and put it back, and all the locks work now!!!! woo hooo!!! I'm so happy! I hated leaning over all the time to unlock the door or climb in the back, it was such a pain!!!!! Thanks for helpin me out!!!!!

Reply #138 Janice (99.152.88.94) - Wed Jun 17 14:10:39 2009

Can anyone tell me how to fix my passenger door handle? for some reason I cant open the door from the inside....? Thanks!!!!

Reply #139 Maria (206.18.168.80) - Wed Jun 17 17:10:16 2009

Thank you everyone! I too had the same problem with my power door locks not working. I pulled out the fuse, replaced it and now the door locks work, woohooo! Now, I should go back to the dealer and get my money back. They charged me $90 to tell me that it was an electrical issues with a component, and if I wanted it fixed, it would cost be an additional $350 to replace. However, the dealer is no longer in business, hmmmm, I wonder why...

Reply #140 Walt (159.182.1.4) - Mon Jun 22 10:09:26 2009

I bought a used 2007 Caravan SXT with 63k miles on it. The sliding doors don't work and suprisingly the IOD fuse trick didn't fix it. I can see the locks move when I use the power switch, but neither lock on the sliding doors moves enough to either lock or unlock.

Reply #141 JT (71.178.31.40) - Wed Jun 24 08:01:23 2009

Walt, my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan started with the same problem in the passenger sliding door. I pulled off the panel and can feel the actuator/motor trying to work.

My concern is that the actuator appears to be part of the door latch system, so it would probably cost a lot to fix. I am debating whether to replace the part, since I am not positive that would fix the problem.

I tried the IOD fuse and battery disconnect, but this is a separate issue, so that did not fix the problem.

Please let this forum know if you find a solution. I'll do the same!

Reply #142 JT (71.178.31.40) - Thu Jun 25 23:03:42 2009

Walt, et al.,

After much debate, I bought a lock actuator from the Dodge Dealer (about $80) to fix the sliding door lock on the passenger side of my 2007 DGC. Here are the steps I had to take:

Disconnect the battery.

Unplug the actuator (plug has four slots).

Remove three screws with a T-30 star drill bit ($10 for a set at AutoZone). These are the screws that hold the lock mechanism to the door. They are accessed from the back of the open sliding door.

Remove the metal rod from the lock mechanism (the rod that goes toward the front of the door).

Remove a small, silver star-head screw (just one near the upper-right side of the actuator) to detatch the actuator from the lock mechanism.

Attach the new actuator to the lock mechanism, being careful to make sure the metal lock peg inserts into the slider-slot on the actuator.

Screw in the silver small screw.

Re-attach the metal rod to the new actuator.

Re-attach the lock with the three screws in the back of the door.

Plug in the new actuator.

Re-connect the battery.

Finished!

Not happy that this goes out on such a new van, but glad I could save the labor charges. The question for Walt is...is it worth $160 + headaches to have your locks working again?

Reply #143 JT (71.178.31.40) - Thu Jun 25 23:07:06 2009

Quick clarification: Before the fix, my lock also moved a little like Walt's. That is why I debated trying a new actuator.

Reply #144 Rick (74.233.133.74) - Sun Jun 28 15:23:12 2009

I too have had problems with the power door locks on my 2005 Caravan for several years. I got tired of pulling the IOD fuse sometimes 10 times a week. I ran 2 wires, one from each leg of the IOD fuse to a toggle switch inside the car. I also added a 20 amp in-line fuse for protection. Now when the locks fail I simply flip the switch off for 5 seconds and I don't have to get under the hood. note: It only works with the engine off. It's a shame that Dodge doesn't recall this problem. The vehicle is full of electrical gremlins.

Reply #145 Melanie (64.12.116.198) - Mon Jun 29 17:50:09 2009

i have a 2005 Town & Country Minivan and had the same door lock/unlock issue. I pulled the IOD fuse and waited 5 secs and reinserted just like everyone before me said and it works like a charm. Thanks so much. It was a major pain walking around to manually unlock 4 doors with a 2 & 3 year old in tow.

Reply #146 Keith (65.93.86.250) - Tue Jun 30 09:57:53 2009

Thanks to the one that discovered that fix. amazingly simple. i was going to have to make an appointmet with the dealer. You know that would cost me $200. and they would do the same thing. You don't realize how convenient they are until they are gone. True i suppose of a lot of things. thanks again

Reply #147 Jen (98.31.12.187) - Sat Jul 4 13:35:05 2009

Thanks all.... Just saved me a huge headache, not to mention $$$$$!

Reply #148 Lauren (205.152.162.35) - Sat Jul 4 19:59:20 2009

My rear passenger sliding door is the only one that won't automatically lock and unlock with the remote. Does anyone know if pulling the OID fuse will solve the problem with just the one door? Thanks.

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