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| '00 minivan: no start | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 2000 T&C. It won't start. I checked the fuel pump and fuel is pumping when I turn it ...
A: The odo scrolling is not likely to be anything related to engine fault codes. Most likely the only ...
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| '00 minivan: no start | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 2000 T&C. It won't start. I checked the fuel pump and fuel is pumping when I turn it ...
A: The check engine light doesn't have to be on for their to be codes stored. So use the ignition ...
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| 1990 Imperial: theft alarm non-disarm? | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My sisters car wouln't run for 2 months because the alarm was sent and wouldn't reset. I read you ...
A: If it starts and runs for a couple of seconds, yes that could be the normal function of the theft ...
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| 98 minvan: no communication from TCM code | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: computer scan showes - no CCD messages from ICM 1. open CCD bus-line 2. failed TCM What should I ...
A: Is that a typo? I don't know what an 'ICM' is. Is there a fault code number, or "just no CCD message ...
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| front right suspenition noise, timing belt inspection 2.4L | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: every time we go in s small pothole the right wheel makes a noise there are new shock and tires in ...
A: Unless your friend inspected the car and after that concluded it was the rack and pinion, I would ...
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| Engine computer rebuilder/exchanger? | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Good morning, I am trying to help a lady with her car that has a bad engine computer Part # ...
A: I haven't run across a pcm rebuilder or exchanger, but then I don't personally get involved in such ...
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| 1997 stratus w/2.4L damper pulley removal | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Is there a special puller needed to remove the damper pulley from the crankshaft? I have removed the ...
A: The Chrysler shop manual mentions a three jaw puller (Miller tool 1026) and an insert (Miller Tool ...
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| 2002 Sebring Convert rear window replacement | 10/6/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: how do i replace the back glass in a convertible top?and what kind of adhesive or tape do i use?
A: I have the manuals for '98 and '03 and they show a rather different approach from just replacing the ...
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| 1995 Chrysler Cirrus: no speedo.=limp mode | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L 6Cylinder. Recently I have been having problems with ...
A: You either have to get under the hood in the engine compartment, yes. Or even better I suspect would ...
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| horn not working: '90 Lebaron | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, the horn does not work. I can go from the horn to the battery, and ...
A: I assume you have the J-body coupe/convert. If not let me know. The easiest way to diagnose this is ...
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| '97 Cirrus: no heat | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have no heat only cold air is blowing it started doing this on september
A: No heat can be due to either low/no flow of heated water thru the core of the heater, or the motion ...
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| 1995 Chrysler Cirrus "limp" mode | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L 6Cylinder. Recently I have been having problems with ...
A: I would set aside the tach issue to begin with. But the fact that when the trans acts up the trans ...
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| 1999 3.3 Grand Voyager: horn relay location | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a repair manual for my Son's mini van. The horn relay seems to be bad. I am having a ...
A: There is a fuse panel under the dash on the driver side, and also a relay block under the dash, only ...
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| blower motor a/c & Heater, Concorde 1999 | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: A/c & heater blower motor will not go off. Does the whole dash have to come out to repair?
A: No the whole dash doesn't have to come out. The AC/heater control panel is attached to the trim ...
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| 2000 cirrus turn signals don't work | 10/5/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am having a problem with my turning signals once they are turned on they don't flash. Could this ...
A: Check fuses 6 and 8 in the power distribution box under the hood, and check fuse 15 in the fuse box ...
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| 85 labaron wont idle, it stalls | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: my car stalls and wont idle, i can keep it running if i continue to pump it ANSWER: Hi Roger, If ...
A: You are welcome. I am pleased with your purchase and hope that you can keep it on the road for a ...
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| 2001 Chrysler Town and Country window problems | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Last week my passenger side window stopped working in the fully down position. I took it in to the ...
A: Both windows are powered by the same fuses so if the right works it can't be a fuse. It could be the ...
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| noise in right front wheel | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: when I make a sharp turn with acceleration I hear a noise like a chain being pulled through ...
A: Yes a grinding sound when you are turning and accelerating is the sound from the flexible joint that ...
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| '94 minivan:key fob programming, trans diagnosis | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 2 questions- 1) is there a way to program the key fob? I was told to jumper pins 1 and 4 at the ...
A: Yes, here is how to program the key fob: This is from the '95 manual, the '93 manual doesn't have ...
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| 1999/00 Neon running/tail/dash/shifter lights | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The running, tail and interior dash and shift handle lights will not turn on when the handle is ...
A: That clarification is helpful... Check fuse 2 in the fuse box under the dash. That one powers all ...
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| Chrysler 300M;gas gauge | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Filled up car then low gas light came on and the gauge was going haywire. Any idea??
A: Put the ignition switch in the lock position Then press and hold the odometer reset button and while ...
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| 98 Dodge Intrepid: New Computer? | 10/4/2008 | Kevin |
Q: I own a 98 Dodge Intrepid ES and about a week ago when I started it, it shut off after a few ...
A: first of all 9 times out of 10 its not a computer. so I would let a REAL shop take a look at it one ...
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| 1993 Concorde Heater Fan | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Ok i took the cover off the silencer duct. I had to remove two trim plugs to do that. The plastic ...
A: Here are the steps: Remove the blower motor electrical connector from the blower resistor block ...
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| 1999/00 Neon lights | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The running, tail and interior dash and shift handle lights will not turn on when the handle is ...
A: Did you check fuse 3 (40 amp) in the power distribution box under the hood in the engine ...
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| 85 labaron wont idle, it stalls | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: my car stalls and wont idle, i can keep it running if i continue to pump it
A: If your engine is fuel injected (please tell me which engine you have and whether it is carbureted ...
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| '97 grand caravan 3.8L starter moter | 10/4/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: car won't start. it's been hard to start. for several weeks if we click the lock and unlock a few ...
A: Yes, there are three screws on the motor so look around the rim of the motor for the other one. ...
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| 97 breeze can't start | 10/3/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, I have 97 breeze, last nite when I tried to start starter kept turning, even when I turned ...
A: The pump will show voltage only for about a second when you first turn the switch to 'run', but then ...
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| Radio/CD/Nav display will not light | 10/3/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My 2005 Chrysler Town and Country AM/FM DVD/CD Player/Nav display will no longer not light up. It ...
A: I don't have a manual so new as your year model. The '98 manual shows that the orange wire on pin 5 ...
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| 91 Voyager 3.3L fuel supply problems | 10/3/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, I am troubleshooting my 91 Grand Voyager (3.3L, ~230K miles) that suddenly one afternoon ...
A: The manual I have doesn't show the details of the harnesses, but you could start at the ASD relay ...
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| 91 Voyager 3.3L fuel supply problems | 10/3/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, I am troubleshooting my 91 Grand Voyager (3.3L, ~230K miles) that suddenly one afternoon ...
A: Before going into the details of the fuel system, regulator, harnesses, I would suggest that you try ...
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| 95 NY ATC unit | 10/2/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: NY has same problem as others, according to this site. It blows hot air and display is blank. If I ...
A: The first place I would look is at the '8-pin black square' plug and socket on the back side of the ...
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| 1994 Chrysler Concorde (3.3 L) will not start | 10/2/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Well, i was driving my car. I was on an exit turn waiting for traffic to pass, when my car had cut ...
A: Fortunately there is an accessible fault code, likely stored in the memory of the engine controller. ...
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| 2001 caravan engine issue | 10/2/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 2001 dodge caravan with the 3.3 flex fuel engine it started running rough and the ignition ...
A: Sure, use the "thank/rate" tab and enter your postal mailing address and I'll xerox and postal mail ...
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| 3.0 caravan engine interchange | 10/2/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Will a 92-95 3.0 caravan engine interchange in a 96 caravan with a 3.0?
A: I would believe that mechanically the interchange would be acceptable. The issue I would be ...
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| 2001 caravan engine issue | 10/2/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 2001 dodge caravan with the 3.3 flex fuel engine it started running rough and the ignition ...
A: The variety of codes is such that one would look for a "common mode" failure, something that is ...
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| 1993 Concorde Heater Fan | 10/1/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1993 Chrysler Concorde. When it is either very hot or very cold, when I turn on the ...
A: If you can see the underside of the housing removing the silencer duct, that is all that is ...
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| map or maf sensor | 10/1/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Where is the sensor on a PT Crusier and which wire goes to ECU? ANSWER: Hi Beecher, Which size (L) ...
A: My answer is based on the 2003 Sebring manual for the 2.4L but I have every reason to believe it ...
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| Tail light fuses blow | 10/1/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1997 Chryler Sebring and i keep blowing my fuse to work the tail lights. I have brake ...
A: I assume that you have the convertible, otherwise tell me as the following is based on the ...
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| map or maf sensor | 10/1/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Where is the sensor on a PT Crusier and which wire goes to ECU?
A: Which size (L) engine do you have and what is the year model? There are three wires, and once you ...
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| T&C 2001 LXI van: won't start | 10/1/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I recently had a minor front end crash; air bags did not deploy. Now the van will not start. Has ...
A: I am a bit uncertain about whether the starter motor (which I associate with "turning over") is ...
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