How do you unstick a stuck ignition switch?

Jiggling the key – Another easy method for removing a stuck key is to push down on the key cylinder with your left index finger while simultaneously jiggling the key with your right hand. This can loosen the grasp of the springs and pins located inside the cylinder and allow the key to slide out.

How do I reset my Dodge Caravan anti theft system?

How to Reset the Security System on a Dodge Caravan

1. Insert the ignition key into the driver side door lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
3. Turn the key clockwise to initiate the alarm activation sequence. Turn the key counterclockwise. The alarm will stop and reset itself.

How do I get my Dodge Caravan out of limp mode?

To reset the Dodge Caravan limp mode, You’ll bring Your car to a full stop. Move Your automatic transmission to park. Change the key on the ignition to off. Wait for 10 seconds.

Why does my Dodge Caravan not shift into 1st gear?

My van won’t shift out of 1st gear, rev, neu, works but 3rd and low won’t engage when physically shifted. There are a couple of obvious possibilities. Linkage and/or the bands need adjusting. Both require a certain amount of expertise. The linkage get old, stretch and no longer engage when the shift knob is moved.

What to do if your Dodge Caravan key is stuck?

Make sure your Caravan is in park. Even if it is in park, push the shifter up higher toward park while gently turning the key. You don’t need to manhandle anything. You’re just looking to see if the park lock mechanism is failing. If it is, the key should come right out.

What happens when your key is stuck in the ignition?

When the vehicle is in any other gear than park will act like neutral and roll away without the parking brake on. Leaving the key stuck in the lock is the manufacturers way of telling you that you need to put it in park before you leave the driver’s seat. A lot of vehicles are equipped with a steering lock.

Which is a design flaw of the Dodge Caravan?

The biggest design flaw is that there is NO direct drive condition for this transmission. They are either in underdrive OR overdrive all the time with planetary gears working constantly. This is a tremendous disadvantage to longevity and reliability.