1990 Dodge Caravan Service and Repair Manual
1990 Dodge Caravan service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- C/V Mini Cargo Van 3-Door
- SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
- LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
- ES Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
- Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.0L 2972CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged
- 3.3L 3301CC 201Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF I
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLE
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF I
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. C
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILI
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22,
INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDE
REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.
INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOO
REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
Showing the 8 most recent of 28 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHEN REAR ENDED DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN OCCUPANT FROM HITTING DASH, REARVIEW MIRROR AND CUP TRAY. 2) REAR HATCH OPENED UPON IMPACT. TT
WHEN REAR ENDED DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN OCCUPANT FROM HITTING DASH, REARVIEW MIRROR AND CUP TRAY. 2) REAR HATCH OPENED UPON IMPACT. TT
LIFTGATE LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING LIFTGATE TO OPEN AND THREW REAR PASSENGER OUT OF VAN, RESULTING IN HIS DEATH. *SKD
CONSUMER WAS IN A REAR AND FRONT END ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S RESTRAINT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY, CONSUMER HIT HEAD ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT HER SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE HER IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING HER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND ALSO THE DASH.*AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 341 complaints filed with NHTSA.
