The speed sensor sends a signal to the speedometer to show the correct speed and it sends a signal to the transmission telling when to shift. If the speed sensor is bad the speedometer will not work and the transmission will not shift correctly.
The 1984 Dodge Caravan which was the first year had a curb weight of 2,910 lbs with manual transmission and 2,954 lbs with an A/T.
According to Edmunds.com, 1984 was the year that Dodge first rolled out the Caravan. That year Chrysler had both the Voyager and the Caravan coming off the assembly line.
there is a speed sensor on your transmission, probably about 15 bucks, and easy to replace, try there, but first check your fuses.
You first need to have your electrical system on your transmission solenoid packs checked out to be diagnosed properly. It may be an electrical issue, or a bad solenoid pack on the transmission.
First undo them at the radiator, then follow them to the transmission and remove there. After fitting new ones,check for leaks then fill trans fluid to required level.
November 1983 as a 1984 model year.
2008
Check fluid level Replace fluid and filter if it hasn't been done recently - may save a transmission rebuild
The current shape was first used in the 2008 models.
1984 model year -- Chrysler invented the first minivan -- Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager
The power windows on a 1997 Dodge Caravan will stop working if the motor has failed or the fuse is blown. Replacing the fuse and checking for incoming power are the first steps to troubleshooting this problem.
Replace the gas cap first.