After replacing solenoid pack in transmission it will not crank or start

2012 DODGE CARAVAN
96,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY SCHRAG
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Put new solenoid pack in transmission got it all done and van would not start would not even try to turn over.
Jun 10, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Did you check the battery to be sure it is not too low?

Why did you replace the solenoid pack?

Check the fuse listed in the diagram as well for power on both sides.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
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Jun 10, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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GARY SCHRAG
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Battery and everything was good replaced it because van was running in limp mode and putting out a p1745 code. So I took everything apart put solenoid pack in got everything put back together and got nothing. When I turn the key all lights radio everything works.
Jun 10, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Did you have the valve body down? There is a transmission range switch in the valve body that sends a signal to the PCM so it can allow starter operation.


Once it sees that signal, the PCM will ground the relay and allow starter operation.

Roy

Jun 10, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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GARY SCHRAG
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Yes, I had to take that apart to remove and replace solenoid. How do I fix that?
Jun 10, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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You need to verify that it is connected. I do not believe you can see that externally. That may be internal.

You will need to go back over your work.

Roy

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Jun 10, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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GARY SCHRAG
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If I take the vale pan back off will the van start without that on so I would know that I fixed it before I put it all back together again?
Jun 10, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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Yes, it could but do not put it in gear. That would be a test.

Roy
Jun 10, 2018 at 12:55 PM