1999 Dodge Caravan starting the van

Tiny
ANITA1954
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,000 MILES
I have had my van tested for the starter battery and alternator they were fine the only way I can get it started is to play with a green wire connected to the fuse relay distribution box. What could be wrong and how do I fix it
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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There are a lot of wires there. Have you checked to see where that wire goes? Also, when it doesn't start, is it completely dead or does the starter work?

Let me know.
Joe
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010 AT 10:55 PM
Tiny
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Yes it will start. There are two wires there one red that goes to the positive cable and one green one im not sure where it goes it is all harnessed, the starter battery and alternator all checked out ok
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Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 9:32 AM
Tiny
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I looked at some schematics. If it is dark green with a red tracer, it runs to the ignition switch, dark green with white tracer, fuel pump relay. There are a bunch of other green wires with different color tracer colors. Check to see if it is solid green (which I can't find) and if it has a tracer color, what color is the tracer.

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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 12:34 AM

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