Wont start my 2003 dodge caravan would not start.mechanic checked electrical system.put on a new ignition switch.still wont start. HELP !!!!!

Hi Robert, I'm glad to help. Here's how to remove and replace the Ignition Switch on your 2003 Dodge Intrepid. FIRST: remove the steering wheel shaft covers that rest over your ignition swtch. Once the covers are removed you now have access to the screws that hold the ignition switch in place. NOW: unplug the electrical connector, then take out the screws that hold it in place. NEXT: You'll need to turn the key to the proper position to release the switch while pulling the switch backward. Once its out install the new one and your done. Hope this helps and have an awesome day Robert.

sounds like an electrical issue check your connections at your battery all cables for corrosion as well as your charging system for proper charge to the battery

My 2003 dodge caravan would not start after driving about 1/2 hour. I stopped for coffee and when got back in to start it started I switched gears and it stalled. I tried to start again switched gears then it started but only for 2 sec. No clicking, no cranking sound just would not start but battery functions were great. Spent 2 days with a mechanic who could not resolve so sent to Dodge. After a day of putting wires back and checking out the problem they said it was the computer. Said that it was bad and could be replaced at no charge due to malfunction. Yes, it worked fine afterwards no more problems. They also said that some of the computers are found to be defective like this one so I hope this helps you in the right choice to have the dealer check it out if you are unable to get a computer reading and there is no obvious short in the system. Free sounded very good but as you know there is no such thing as really free as they got me for other things $350 worth. ouch!

Ok get in car. close all doors. Put key in ignition cycle key four times on & off. DO NOT START. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the drivers door lock switch to the lock position. If you here a single chime you have reprogrammed the power door locks. This can be done of throught the EVIC system if the van has the system. If problem does not go away lock motor is bad

is the battery dead

disconect the alarm system completly and see if it stats, if the problem persits then your stater is no good

ps,try jumping the starter at the starter(power to the selenoid from the battery

You may have to get a new key cut if the tumblers in the ignition lock are not being lined up to unlock the ignition. If the key's was bent in the ignition lock, the ignition lock may be bad and need to be replaced with a new ignition key. Try replacing the ignition key's first, but if you have a spare key. Try that first and if the spare key's don't turn the ignition lock, then you may have to replace the ignition lock. Good luck and keep me posted. oh and try moving the steering wheel left to right as you try to turn the ignition lock. 

My 2003 dodge caravan would not start after driving about 1/2 hour. I stopped for coffee and when got back in to start it started I switched gears and it stalled. I tried to start again switched gears then it started but only for 2 sec. No clicking, no cranking sound just would not start but battery functions were great. Spent 2 days with a mechanic who could not resolve so sent to Dodge. After a day of putting wires back and checking out the problem they said it was the computer. Said that it was bad and could be replaced at no charge due to malfunction. Yes, it worked fine afterwards no more problems. They also said that some of the computers are found to be defective like this one so I hope this helps you in the right choice to have the dealer check it out if you are unable to get a computer reading and there is no obvious short in the system. Free sounded very good but as you know there is no such thing as really free as they got me for other things $350 worth. ouch!

Remove switch cross wirtes if wont start return switch. If wont start then check battery and starter.

YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH, NOT THE KEY CYLINDER BUT THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH THE KEY OPERATES.