About Richard L Richard Expertise I have been deeply intrigued with Chrysler/Dodge mechanics and extremely well at diagnosing them. I myself have had two 94 3.0L Chrysler Engines, 1 w/ the A604 Ultra-Drive and the A-543 Getrag Manual (5) speed. I have done most of my work myself and have helped many friends and strangers with mechanical issues. I am constantly strengthening my knowledge inside the Mopar Arena reading daily and finding things to modify/upgrade/repair on my own vehicle. I can answer questions pertaining to fuel issues (on fuel injected), most main Chrysler sensors and their purposes (MAP, EGR, TPS, AIS, Coolant, Knock, Relays, etc.) I can assist in emissions issues (i.e. gas mileage, ignition problems) and I know most of the breakdown and specs on these engines. I can discuss Cam profiles, Lash adjusters, Valve Springs Rocker Arms, Timing Belts, etc. I, being a close friend with a 10 year Chrysler Mechanic have discussed Chrysler Engine manufacturing, vigorous testing, durability, Etc. I can advise on oil related issues such as Loss of oil, burning/leaking oil, high/low oil pressure, weight and viscosity of the oil and the differences and qualities in various brands of oil. I know how an Automatic and a Standard Transmission/Transaxle work along with the intermediate velocity shafts and constant velocity joints, bearings, boots. I can assist in brake issues such as brake pull, loss of brake pressure, and feeling of the brake pedal, how to bleed brakes, and how ABS works as well as the master cylinder. I feel I could be a bigger help to other Mopar owners who would much rather not feel ripped off by a mis-diagnostic.
Experience I have been working on my engine in various dept.'s for over two years now vigorously and attentively, using my knowledge, physics, and common sense to determine a problem, or a resourceful way of fixing something. I have helped fix/diagnos many vehicles (friends and strangers) as well as read manuals and engine breakdowns of various engines.
Organizations I am currently enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University and do not belong to any organization. My plans are to get my AA here with basic/complex Math education as well as physics to better understand the dynamics of materials and compounds I will be using when I initiate and complete my automotive education at UTI (Universal Technical Inst.) located in Orlando FL. with dreams of working for Porsche, NASCAR, or Daimler/Mercedes.
Education/Credentials High School, Physics I, II, and Honors Trig and Geometry, College Algebra, etc.
First of all excuse my poor english, I'll try my best to explain the problem.
I own Dodge Grand Caravan Sport (2001)
The problem exist only when the engine is cold(at the morning or after 3 or more hours of parking) and not every morning. when I am turning the key the statrer make a 'click' sound and didn't start. CD player, lights, everything is working. Just after waiting 5-10 seconds with key in ON position I can start the car. sometime it takes 3-4 attempts. Again I turn the engine off it starts Ok next time. That why I want to understand the problem by myself before take the car to mechanic (I cannot reproduce the problem If I'll drive to them). The batery is almost new (less then a year), no other visible problems, no recent repairs.
Thank you,
Michael
Answer Michael, I can only imagine the frustration. First, check to see if there is a tight connection from the terminals to the top posts (side?). Then make sure the wires (-) and (+) and tight on the terminals. Then check the bat. wire on the starter. Make sure they're all tight. This is usually the problem. It seems a little pre-mature for the starter to be going, but it wouldn't surprise me. You can have the starting, charging, and battery tests done @ Advanced Discount Auto for free if you don't want to purchase the tools. I think this will do it. Let me know if it works.
