YACT: Looking for a 99 caravan parts locator

[dxkj]

I have no clue. My dad isnt computer literate and called me up asking me to find this part for him cheap online. Did a bit of research but still have no clue. I guess this is a computer of sorts or something? Maybe universal through a few different models. Anyone out there have any light to shed?

 

[Cyberian]

What part is he looking for?

 

[dxkj]

He said it was a computer for the van... then he called it a parts locator. im not sure what he was smoking.... If "parts locator" doesnt ring a bell, then Im guessing he misunderstood the mechanic. The mechanic originally just called it a "computer" for the van. 1999 Dodge Caravan.... I know jack about cars, spent way too much time dealing with just computers.

 

[Quixfire]

He will need the part number off the old computer to get the right one. Some of the chrysler products have very hard to find computers and it might be easier to locate a reman unit instead of a used one.

 

[tboo]

try www.car-part.com

 

[Cyberian]

OK - I think your Dad was asking you to find a "parts locator" as in a site that carries parts.

Like Quixfire said, I think you'll need a little more info from your Dad about the 'computer' that he needs.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Do a search for Rancho Cordova auto recyclers. They setup a network between them. There's about 40 scrap yards in a 2 mile radius featuring any car you want.

 

[Eli]

There's this new device. You use it in conjunction with a thick yellow book.

I think it's called a tele-phone.


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[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Eli
There's this new device. You use it in conjunction with a thick yellow book.

I think it's called a tele-phone.


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hrm.... no he said he doesnt want a telephone in the car, too distracting, just a computer or something

 

[CraigRT]

how u gonna find this part if you don't even know what it is?
if it's the computer for the van, try searching something like "ECU" or "ECM"

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
how u gonna find this part if you don't even know what it is?
if it's the computer for the van, try searching something like "ECU" or "ECM"

Listen... its obvious I need to call my dad again. He told me it was a "parts locator", I think he may have been confused. The conversation before that he told me it was the MAIN computer for the van. Bleh. He's the one who knows about cars not me