Code P2308, Ignition coil error

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8l popped many error codes for random misfire and P2308 which is an ignition coil #3 failure. Found a wet and corroded connection that allowed the circuit to be broken to the coil pack. Instead of the hassle with replacing the whole 10_wire connector, I elected to cut the wires and run a jumper wire to the coil pack. The van now runs good again.
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[@charliemccoyii5869]

awesome buddy tx,,very much appreciated

[@andyschuldt7580]

Excellent. I have the same issue. P2308…. Runs on four cylinders… Changed plugs(really bad) wires (one was sorta melted) and coil pack (pristine) to no avail, although they gotta be getting close at 228k miles. I’ll look for a bad connection to ECU. Wiring diagram for the jeep 3.8L is same color. I guess they mass produced the 3.8L and they all have common problems Great tip sir!

[@psychoticcherry6038]

My 2010 Caravan had this same issue, same pin. rusted completely apart. Thanks for the vid upload.

[@pnwlevi4592]

your welcome

[@damienlightfoot23]

This video saved my ass

[@Robin2x4]

Thanks, I have a dead #4 plug lead, so will use this info to retrace. Heavy miss, but oddly no error code on the dash

[@miguelquezada8744]

Thanks man its working fine! Really Appreciate it check engine Off. And Working 100%

[@charlesaldridge6026]

I have a 2009 Dodge Caravan 3.8 missing on cylinders three and six and it is the exact plug you were talking about completely full of water and the wire for three and six the pin actually rest of the way

[@pnwlevi4592]

Were you able to get it fixed? It seems that Dodge has real poor waterproof electrical connections.

[@oscarm2147]

Thank you so much Sr my van had the exact same thing and you save me time and $ 🙏🏼 God bless you

[@pnwlevi4592]

Glad it helped

[@charlesaldridge6026]

And thanks for your help man nailed it

[@pnwlevi4592]

you are very welcome

[@WizzRacing]

Common issue... If it gets grounded. It will short out the coil drivers from the ECU.. Then you have to replace the ECU.. Simple to test. Remove the connectors on the ECU for the coil drivers. They should ohm out. If they don't. The wire is bad somewhere.. If they test good. The ECU has to be replaced or repaired. If you replace it. You will need the new one programmed to the VIN, Mileage and the keys... And what cause the issue. Is the harness passes under the intake. Then it gets hot and brittle..As that harness feeds the injectors and the coil pack...A new harness is $350.00 or you can build your own..Using new automotive wiring. A box of new pin outs. reuse the old connector housings..As they can be dissembled and reused..That includes the injectors connectors as well. They can be reused.

[@pnwlevi4592]

Agreed. I found a blown transistor in the ECU and replaced it. Easy fix and about $5.00

[@anaidy551]

your the man thanks i changed head gasget misfire cyl 2 and still the same problem

[@pnwlevi4592]

I did quite a bit of work also on my way to solving this problem. On these dodges pretty much look for a problem in the wiring with anything that you have a problem with. The wire connectors and wires in general are just crap

[@angelillofloruiz1213]

Gracias si era mi problema ...ya lo solucione

[@u.s.a.198]

thank you!

[@williamlynch6095]

Good job

[@danielhucklebridge5006]

Awesome vid...helped a lot.

[@pnwlevi4592]

If your vehicle is still having trouble with the same code, the shorted wires may have blew out a transistor on the control board. It did on mine and replaced just the transistor for about 10 bucks.

[@MyMatthew9]

Are the wire orientation the same for the connector in a 06 caravan?

[@pnwlevi4592]

Yes

[@miguelquezada8744]

I changed spark plugs, spark plug wires, new coil and the same problem. Now i was searching and found this video and check the same plug and the same blue-orange wire Pin missing and the plug was rusted also now im cleaning and doing a bridge with the wire since the pin is not there lets hope i works out. Thanks for the video i thinks this is the problem! Let see.

[@kevincanales2468]

Did it work?

[@photondebuger45]

Annoying that i have one here that has spark and new plugs i just did that now and used a spark tester and it looked great it is on cylinder 6 btw. 4 is also a missing a bit too not as bad as 6 tho from my scanner the injector ks is indeed working there too so theres that im a bit perplexed the engine sounds fine cranking it to me does sound smooth

[@harvestblades]

I am getting the same problem, but with the p2305 on a '05 Caravan. I was going to track this back. Really hope it's not a computer issue.

[@pnwlevi4592]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner let me know how your problem worked out.on mine because of the bad wires that ended up burning out a transistor in the computer but for about two or three dollars I was able to fix that myself

[@Em1nem_fan]

i have same problem same exact pin can u reply to my msg what it is exactly u done i am new to this all n love learning i have changed several things on our vehicles u said you jumped it with what type of wire n did u say u spliced into that wire . how exactly did u fix it my 2008 dodge caravan is running sooo shitty n throwing off the p2308 code

[@pnwlevi4592]

Sorry for the delay, yt doesn't notify me of comments. I don't remember what all I did, it's been a few years and my memory sucks. What ultimately solved the problems with my van was I had to replace a blown transistor on the ecm. About a 5 dollar part, 30 minutes total and it ran perfectly.

[@Nathan-uq1gr]

I have a 2004 And the same code p2308 Van Misfireing bad. Replaced the spark plugs,wires,coil pack ,and the coil pack connector.That didn't fix it. So I saw your video and thought I had it figured out, however My 2004 only has one connector in the spot you found your problem with only 3 wires none of which match wires to my coil pack? Any ideas??

[@pnwlevi4592]

I actually need to go back and watch this video again cuz I don't remember at what point I stopped working on the van. What ended up fixing my van for good was I found that a small transistor burned out on the ECM. It was a tiny little sucker but I desoldered it and soldered a new one on and then everything was perfect after that.

[@REALITYREFUGE.]

I have the same problem before I saw this video I replace spark plugs and the wires and the cuilepac and I change the oil and oils filter and air filter I still have the same problem...I will. Check on this wires that you pointed out on thise video hopefully its going to be problem

[@pnwlevi4592]

If you notice your wires are a little bit messed up fix them and if that does not correct the problem you most likely have a blown transistor inside your computer. If you know how to solder it's about a $5 fix

[@DialogDontArgue]

How did it go?

[@antoniocarreras]

I have same problem with a grand Cherokee hemi, but the coil #3 was burned and after that I replaced it and the new coil was burned too, I hope the problem does not come from the PCM

[@geomj5577]

I know it's been almost a year now, but whatever became of your issue my friend?

[@antoniocarreras]

@geomj5577 i replaced the pcm and it was working for like a month but the same coils was burned hahah then im still with the issue trying to fix about the ground or something like that

[@KNGALI313]

Man I wish I could call you

[@boostedreaper8050]

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