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| Disabling Alarm: '92 New Yorker | 11/12/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: please help. i have the exact same problem and car (1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue V6) as ...
A: I am not sure how it is that putting the key in the ingnition switch should trigger the set light. ...
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| Disabling Alarm: '92 New Yorker | 11/12/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: please help. i have the exact same problem and car (1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue V6) as ...
A: I am going by the '92 manual but it isn't highly specific. Basically you have to get to the area ...
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| 1997 Voyager/theft alarm problem | 11/12/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I find an answer of this question in ...
A: Have you tried the door lock on the passenger side to see if it will disarm the system? If that ...
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| wire with Small black capsule in Lebaron '87 engine compartment | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a Lebaron 1987 (Mexican) 2.2 Turbo II. I was wondering if you could help me with the use and ...
A: The one item I see in the wiring diagrams is a 'diode' with a white wire and a black stripe wire ...
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| 1989 dodge spirit LE.. intermitting stalling | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 89 Dodge Spirit Let that will stall whenever it feels like it, could be after 1 hour of ...
A: I have the same year and engine in a LeBaron coupe, so I have some experience. Have you checked for ...
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| 1999 Chrysler T&C: Engine shuts off | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ...
A: It appears to me that either the battery is not accepting a charge (such that the voltage is too low ...
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| '94 3.5L: motor knock, and shutdown | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I just purchased a 1994 New Yorker w/ the 3.5 at, and on the way home, it just shut down on me.. ...
A: I would question the condition of the battery (approximate age compared to warranty, possibly a date ...
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| Location of pcm/ecu on 2001 Sebring | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: Where is the computer (ecu) located on a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. I have looked behind the glove box ...
A: I believe you will find it more easily if you remove the engine air intake box (where the air filter ...
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| pcm pin i/d | 11/11/2009 | Kevin |
Q: would you be able to help me by letting me know what functions on the pcm do from pin 41 to pin 80 ...
A: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C2 - BLACK 40 WAY CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION 41 V37 20RD/LG (SPEED CONTROL) ...
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| '91 3.0L: low voltage output | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 1991 lebaron cnvt w/3.0 v6 at the volts are low below 12v when running i had the alternator ...
A: The voltage regulator is part of the engine control module and is not a separate part. The voltage ...
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| 94 Intrepid 3.5L - Dies when put in gear | 11/11/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: My son-in-law, Matt, has a 94 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.5L engine. The engine idles smoothly and seems ...
A: It sounds like the torque converter lock-up is engaged when it shouldn't be. That could be due to ...
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| electrical intermittents | 11/10/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: ive got a 2005 2.5 crd voyager which when its running the lights flicker on tick over and it cuts ...
A: This sounds like something which causes a 'common mode' failure, by which I mean lights, engine, ...
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| 1998 Mini-van front hub assembly: R&R | 11/10/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: How hard is it to replace the front right bearing hub assembly? Can you give me some lead about how ...
A: It is covered in the '98 shop manual which I have, on about 4 pages. Here is the text, without the ...
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| bcm re-programming | 11/10/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: We just installed a new used BCM. we were told there was a programming sequence we needed. I have a ...
A: The main issue is to enable the vehicle theft security system. If you don't have that system then it ...
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| heating system | 11/10/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 97 chrysler concorde LTI and when i shut the heat and fan off the front defrosters on the ...
A: There are 2 types of heater/AC controls: a conventional unit and a digital temp readout unit. Both ...
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| 1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Editon Engine shut off | 11/10/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ...
A: I wonder if when the dealer 'reprogrammed' the pcm they also took into account the vehicle theft ...
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| 1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Editon Engine shut off | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ...
A: I need to know exactly what is and isn't working now, what warning lights are 'on', what parts of ...
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| 97 Sebring Conv. Limp Mode Trans. | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible 2.5 L V6 with Autostick , it has 99,000 miles on it ...
A: The 0733 is consistent with the limp mode. I had another owner with that same code yesterday and ...
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| Harsh shift from neutral to drive: 41th trans | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: .first let me say I had 3 of these sebring verts and I love them..I have at the present time a 2000 ...
A: One factory manual suggests that a harsh shift from neutral to drive is caused by the 'lock-up valve ...
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| thermostat bolt removel 2.5L V-6 | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have 1996 2.5 6cyl cirrus cant get to bottom bolt to change thermostat any suggestions for an ...
A: I am not clear if you can't access the bolt, or if you can, and it won't turn. If the former, try ...
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| 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ...
A: This show there is an abnormality on the AC cooldown test result. But you have to press some more ...
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| 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ...
A: I am not certain what to make of what you told me other than that the blower in the rear is working. ...
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| 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ...
A: The noise may have been the blower motor binding or fan attached thereto rubbing on the housing. The ...
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| '99 PLY Voyager ASD Relay non cranking issue | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: After just replacing the battery on the 1999 Voyager, the van would not turn over while trying to ...
A: You are hearing the sound of the voltage applied to the actuation coil of the relay. It should have ...
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| 2.5 V-6: interference or non-interference? | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have just changed the timing belt and water pump on my bosses car. It has a 2.5L V6 Engine. After ...
A: I have to admit that if it is non-interference the manuals don't specifically say so. The Chrysler ...
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| Transmission Problem: code 0733 | 11/9/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: 2000 Dodge Intrepid-transmission won't go past second gear and makes a whining sound, pulled two ...
A: About the only diagnostic test would be to measure the clutch volume indices, at a good independent ...
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| 'service engine soon' indicator light | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: 1999 Chrysler T%26C has service engine soon light on, is this light the same as a check engine? will ...
A: I would suggest going to an Autozone parts store for a free fault code readout, or an independent ...
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| half-axle removal | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: how to remove the driver side axle when stuck?
A: The important point is to not simply pull on the half shaft because that will possibly damage the ...
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| Neon '01: 4-speed automatic range sensor | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a Neon 1995cc with 4 speed automatic transmission the 41TE i have been getting a few ...
A: My '01 FSM for the Neon doesn't show the 41th details; doesn't mention that trans at all and shown ...
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| Install timing belt: 3.5L (EGE) '95 | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am replacing a broken timing belt on a 1995 Chrysler New Yorker 3.5 engine.The problem i have is ...
A: You need to apply the timing belt in a specific pattern: start it at the crank sprocket go ...
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| 2003 Sebring key fob reprogram | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 2003 sebring convertible. The key remotes had been working fine until I decided to replace ...
A: To reactivate (reprogram) you have to have at least one remote that works. Otherwise you have to ...
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| Power mirror switch connector | 11/8/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I want to know where can i buy a power switch connector 10 hole 3 prong for side mirror(right)neon ...
A: If the dealer doesn't sell it either, you will probably have to go to a pull-it-yourself wrecking ...
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| 'service engine soon' indicator light | 11/7/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: 1999 Chrysler T%26C has service engine soon light on, is this light the same as a check engine? will ...
A: If the light is below and slightly inboard to the oil pressure warning light then that is the ...
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| Changing Driver Side Headlight Bulb: 2004 Chrysler 300m | 11/7/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: Did everything you stated, but I am unable to remove the lightbulb which is attached to the ...
A: The '04 manual for the Halogen bulb shows that there is a retaining ring at the rear of the housing ...
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| Changing Driver Side Headlight Bulb: minivan | 11/7/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: Did everything you stated, but I am unable to remove the lightbulb which is attached to the ...
A: This is the '99 minivan that you asked Kevin about on 10/17 correct? I believe you start by removing ...
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| '97 Sebring heater lines | 11/7/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a leakingg heater line near the distributor cap. How does the line come off the tube comming ...
A: The two heater pipes appear to attach to the large manifold (that contains the thermostat and filler ...
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| analogue clock in 2001 Chrysler 300M | 11/7/2009 | Kevin |
Q: My analogue clock has stopped. It doesn't go forward or backwards. I thought it might be a fuse. ...
A: The fuse is the same one for the radio so unless the radio is inop its good. REMOVAL Open hood. ...
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| '97 Chrysler Sebring: only starts/idles with foot on the gas | 11/7/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: car will not start unless you have your foot on the gas..and it will not idle unless you do the same ...
A: It sounds like a too rich mixture, so I would suggest that you clean the throat, idle air passageway ...
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| Overhead courtesy light replacement | 11/7/2009 | Kevin |
Q: on the 2005 Dodge1500 overhead courtesy light the light needs to be replaced. what is the procedure ...
A: On vehicles equipped with a sunglass storage bin, remove the overhead console retaining screws, ...
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| 98 Ply GR Voyager: Alternator Field Coil | 11/6/2009 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland - I hope you had a good vacation. Based on some AutoZone schematics and your other answers ...
A: I'm glad you found the problem, it makes you wonder about the accuracy of O'Reilly's salesperson. I ...
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