2011 Dodge Grand Caravan starting issues. Fuel pump relay bypass. $1300 repair for only $15

In this video I demonstrate how to bypass the fuel pump relay on a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The van was having trouble starting, unfortunately in this video the van started and I wasnt able to show you the problem it was having. But I still demonstrated the repair for the problem. I hope this helps you save alot of of money in relation to starting issues with your Dogde. Please like and subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you think and if you were able to find the part needed to save yourself lots of money. Again, please like and subscribe, it will help me bring you better quality videos in the future.

[carolrogers]

Part really worked. Dealership wanted @ $2, 000, don't have the money for that right now. This wire is a temporary solution to help for a little bit and I almost cried when the van started!

[jefflindsey]

Built my jumper from 2 add a circuit leads that I picked up from Auto Zone. Started right up. Thanks to all the youtubers posting videos like this.

[alimaerves]

This video saved me 1300. I have a 2012 dodge caravan and this worked. This was the best 14.99 with free shipping with prime I have ever spent. Thank you.

[MyCourtney]

Saved my life! Really works. No more unhooking my battery every night

[zackyoder]

My fuel pump kept running I removed both lower fuses from the jumper cord and it fixed it thank you so much

[ericlewandowskivlogs]

THANK YOU. This video saved me. I just used a jumper wire to test this and this is exactly my problem. I ordered the bypass from amazon for $15, and thankfully still have a warranty on mine that will cover this. So i guess i need to schedule that now.

[JonEhBee]

Nice vid. I appreciate spreading this message about the failing relay. Mopar's official bypass kit is reserved exclusively for the Grand Cherokee and Ram recall and is on indefinite backorder even for them. Such a ridiculous situation for us GC owners. So I made a diy add-a-circuit bypass for $14, just a trip to an auto parts store and made a video exactly like yours. I had intermittent starting, made the bypass, and it worked for 6 months, but my battery eventually died entirely (tested at 50 cranking amps instead of 800). $200 battery, back in business. Then the bypass quit working. I don't even know why. I was left stranded in several places before I managed to find a junkyard with a few older GCs and managed to score a TIPM out of a 2011 for just $35. I took all my fuses and relays of my TIPM and put them in the salavaged one, then did a hard reset on the van (disconnect battery and leave terminals ziptied together overnight) for a temporary emergency fix. Once the salvaged TIPM was in, that worked as far as starting and driving while I figure out my original TIPM, but the radiator fan didnt work, so that was sketchy with overheating and no A/C. I watched some videos on actual fuel pump relay replacement and since I could drive and had had my TIPM out, I took the risk. I couldnt afford the $175 mail in service, so I ordered a new relay for less than $10 and a soldering gun with solder, took it apart and made a video with a few tips on how that went for me. It went well... but not really, but yeah? Honestly, it was still having trouble and I couldnt figure out why. It started, but 1% of the time, it really didnt want to. Fast forward 3 months and the van dies on side the interstate. No charge getting to the battery. It was the alternator. $300 later, she runs and runs well. The only issues now; one is that I have to leave the key in the ON position until the beeping stops before I can start her up. I believe this is simply priming the fuel pump as it is the next to give out. Also, many other electronic components have failed through the process including the passenger side sliding door lock actuator (jsapola can help you there) and the driver's door jamb (ajar) sensor. Good luck everyone. If you have any problems with your GC, send me a comment or message. I've likely been through the same issues you're having.

[nochartmozart]

Heck yeah!!! That works!!!. You know what was the golden info for me? Move the lighter fuse OVER left where it’s on with the key only. 100% success. Thank you, sir👍

[laceysweeden]

Just had the same problem. Dodge makes a relocation kit now. $160 and you just splice some wires in. Super easy

[handsomemike]

I noticed in the last few months that sometimes my battery will be dead in the morning and when I was fishing one night I could hear something underneath the van continuing to run but it was so quiet I didn’t think it was the fuel pump because I am used to the General Motors fuel pump. Thank you so much I know that is what it is now, it’s definitely been getting stuck in the open and close position position

[acrobatman]

Thank you for sharing! You got me home tonight after the car would not start anymore, but I had ordered this cable just in case. What a lifesaver!!

[jimtimmons]

Thank you very much! This worked for my 2011 Dodge caravan fixed for $16!!!

[GuitarGare]

that yellow thing at the top of the fuse box is the fuse puller.
I didn't know this until I saw another video hyping the vertical visions IC board fix.

[newrusticsfurniture]

Your video was a big help it just saved my stranded van

[saidzouaoui]

Thank you mannn your video has just saved me in middle of nowhere

[rogivil]

Have a good time!!! It helped me one winter morning in Belarus, thank you!!! But there is a question!!! Will this jumper always be there??? Will it harm the electrical parts of the car? We do not have the opportunity to order such a thing, but I have seen how it is done with an ordinary wire, I did the same. Will an ordinary wire harm my car, or do I need one with a fuse???

[MrIgnid]

Dude you are the man. Thank you. I wish you would've said the part number or actual name .

[russellthomas]

2011 town and country (same set up) I have the bypass already installed, and now I'm having starting problems. If I went out and started it every few hours it would not be a problem it seems to need to prime the fuel line after any extended time sitting. I checked the fuses on the relay and they are okay.

[GuitarGare]

question please; what is the extra red fuse for that comes with the kit? thanks. <3

[farkasmiki]

Do you know how long we should use the bypass for? I have the 2012 Grand Caravan.