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| I need to take off my 99 300m passenger fender. | 8/30/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I need some directions on how to remove the fender and wheel well. Thanks for your help!
A: The basic steps are: remove headlamp housing remove front bumper facia as necessary to clear path ...
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| '99 T&C starts/dies after a few seconds: theft alarm | 8/30/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Our Chrysler Town and Country will sometimes not start. In that it will starts for a few seconds ...
A: That certainly sounds like the theft alarm being in the false alarmed state. You can try to ...
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| '94 electrronic transmission problem: code 28 and 44 | 8/29/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a Chrysler Concorde 1994 3.3l, I have a transmission problem, the PRN@3L lights is on in ...
A: Your battery may be weak, but typically once the engine is running the alternator will put out ...
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| 2002 Chrysler Sebring: code 0340 | 8/29/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, Thanks for taking time to help me. Two days ago I went to get my old changed. When they ...
A: You didn't mention which engine is in the vehicle so I can't comment on whether the shop could have ...
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| '94 electrronic transmission problem: code 28 and 44 | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a Chrysler Concorde 1994 3.3l, I have a transmission problem, the PRN@3L lights is on in ...
A: It is good that you have a mechanic with a scan tool. Is it the Chrysler DRB II tool? On the 28 it ...
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| 1990 2.5L 4 cyl. no start | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I know this is long please bear with me. My childs 1990 Dodge Spirit would not accelerate it seemed ...
A: That is quite a history! You have to have spark of course, and when you turn the key to the run ...
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| '99 300M starter replacement/starter circuit short | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My daughter's '99 300M had been getting hard to start--would have to cycle the key numerous times to ...
A: I hadn't taken into account the positioning of the box, just how it was shown on the page, without ...
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| '99 300M starter replacement/starter circuit short | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My daughter's '99 300M had been getting hard to start--would have to cycle the key numerous times to ...
A: You can check out the system without removing the starter. The low current wire from the starter ...
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| 1992 3.0 V-6 no start | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I ran out of follow up questions. I did change the plugs, wires, rotor and cap, and Iam aware of the ...
A: You might want to verify all the connections that you took apart to be sure that something wasn't ...
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| Cruise Control not working: LH body | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have power to the cruise light in the car but nothing happens when I press the set button. I ...
A: Have you checked fuses 1 and 20, just to be sure? The #4 wire at the servo is ground so that is why ...
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| Crank shaft position sensor 99 intrepid | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The crank shaft position sensor went out on my 99 Intrepid, I was wondering if replacing it is a job ...
A: It is not a difficult task at all. You didn't mention the specific engine but in general you will ...
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| 1993 T&C electrical gremlins | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 93 Chrysler t&c that has lost all of its dash gauges-still has lights- and now has lost ...
A: I would start at the dash. Check the solder joints between the plug sockets and the circuit board. ...
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| 1992 3.0 V-6 no start | 8/28/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I ran out of follow up questions. I did change the plugs, wires, rotor and cap, and Iam aware of the ...
A: That is not the issue, the 12V should be there on the dark green/ orange when you crank it over, ...
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| 1992 3.0LV-6 no start | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, My 92 lebaron cranks but will not start, I checked for spark and I have It, their is also a ...
A: I am not sure that I understand your question about the injectors wiring. The dark green/orange wire ...
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| 96 Sebring cuts off and oil pressure needle goes up and down | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 5 while driving today it cut off 3 times and was hesitant to start now when im at a light the oil ...
A: The best way to go is to get a fault code readout to see if the engine computer has sensed what is ...
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| 1998 van: theft system problems | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have the above vehicle, about 2 years ago it started this problem... Sometimes when you went to ...
A: You are probably correct that you can cancel the system from functioning by opening the hood and ...
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| 2001 Chrylser Town & Country body control module | 8/27/2008 | Kevin |
Q: There is a question regarding this subject for a 1999 model. Can I assume location of the BCM for ...
A: 99 an 01 different vans different setup. The dealer will have the BCM coded from the company that ...
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| Chrysler Sebring Knock After Warmup | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 2001 Sebring 2.7 94,000miles. After the engine is warm, a knocking sound appears. No knocks at ...
A: I am aware that there were problems of some sort with the 2.7L engine with regard to the lubrication ...
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| 1992 3.0LV-6 no start | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Roland, My 92 lebaron cranks but will not start, I checked for spark and I have It, their is also a ...
A: Given you have spark and fuel, then it would be likely a mixture issue. The codes you got, 12 and 55 ...
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| rough idle: pre-'96 model code readout | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1994 Town and Country with 99,000. Did have a problem with it going into safe mode with ...
A: Here are two ideas to try: first, you can always read out stored codes (yes, the '96 and earlier ...
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| 97 LHS Transmission slipping | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My son just bought a 97 LHS. We changed the trans filter and fluid. Now once in awhile at slow ...
A: On the fluid, just be sure there is no Dexron in it; use only ATF +4. If you already changed the ...
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| 1998 Chrysler | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My wife's 98 T&C sounds, when cold, like a diesel engine or lawn mower in my opinion. She describes ...
A: Sounds are hard to describe and to imagine. I would suggest doing a fault code readout which you can ...
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| 95 Chrysler Cirrus Dies | 8/27/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I've got a '95 Chrysler Cirrus with 98K miles on it. Recently I have had problems while starting it. ...
A: I would check the exhaust gas recirculation valve which may be not closing tightly when you shut off ...
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| Cruise Control not working: LH body | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have power to the cruise light in the car but nothing happens when I press the set button. I ...
A: The powertrain controller is between the power distribution center box and the speed control servo ...
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| 97 Sebring V-6 Rough Idle/Stall when stopped with AC on | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Mr. Finston I have a 97 Sebring with the V-6 in it. Recently It started having a really rough ...
A: You mighe try moving the rod by means of a needle nose plier if you can get it in to that area, just ...
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| 1996 Cirrus: theft alarm problem | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Just recently the alarm on my 1996 cirrus lxi has been activating. It shuts off the fuel and even ...
A: You would not find those two wires to be 'grounded' as they sit there, just "floating" with whatever ...
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| Nissan stumbles when engine is hot | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My question is similar to one you answered for Gerald. My 1999 Nissan Quest runs fine when it is ...
A: I don't know the price of a new/rebuilt distributor for the Nissan but if it is like the 2.5L ...
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| battery connection flaky: Cirrus | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i am changing a batery in a chrysler cirrus 95.when i have the positive and negative connectors on ...
A: Have you checked that the inner surfaces of the cable clamps are shiny and that the battery posts ...
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| Chrysler lhs water pump location | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: where is the water pump and how do you replace it
A: Which size engine do you have and what year model? The pump on the 3.3 is external, while on the 3.5 ...
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| 96 cirrus alarm | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The alarm in my 96 cirrus will not disengage. The lights and horn are not going off but the gas has ...
A: I just found your question on the 'pool' list as well. If you asked Kevin, then he may have passed ...
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| '95 Chrysler Cirrus rpm/idle probs. | 8/26/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I own a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 6 Cilinder, 2.5 Liter, engine. I kindly ask for your help by refering ...
A: By the way, where do you live? On the idle irregularity, I would begin by cleaning the throat of the ...
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| battery cca or ca | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L 120K What would happen if a battery of lower CCA is put in this van? ...
A: Neither the battery nor the alternator would be at risk with a lower CCA. The charging rate of the ...
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| 2000 Cirrus: transmission code 0731 | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Put scanner on it i get code po731 fist gear malfunction. I knew that could you tell me if this is a ...
A: The 731 means that there is a discrpency between the speed of the output turbine of the trans and ...
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| hood release cable | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country mini van. I think the hood release cable is broke. How can ...
A: First you are going to have to get the hood latch to release, obviously, and get inside. The latch ...
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| 1996 Cirrus: theft alarm problem | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Just recently the alarm on my 1996 cirrus lxi has been activating. It shuts off the fuel and even ...
A: Probably the disarm switch contacts at the key are bad or the wire is flaky. There is an identical ...
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| 99 town country dead,then start,lights flickering | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My 99 T/C LI acted dead after a recent drive.after shutting it off and trying to use the electric ...
A: I would indeed check the main battery grounds: follow the - cable wires to the left frame rail and ...
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| 1997 LHS subframe bushings/tie rod ends | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I recently had a mechanic (who I do not know as I am new to the area) tell me that all subframe ...
A: I don't have any time/labor cost estimate listings to calculate this very significant set of tasks. ...
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| disabling factory alarm: pre-body computer vehicles | 8/25/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: how do u disable the security system on a 1991 chrysler new yorker fifth avenue??? can u cut a wire ...
A: No, you don't cut any wires. You have to go to the theft module which is located above the glove box ...
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| 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: rear springs sag | 8/24/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have an '85 New Yorker Fifth Avenue and I have a question about the rear suspension on the car. ...
A: The shocks do not affect the height of the suspension, they just dampen the moverment. So I would ...
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| neon speedometer | 8/24/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1998 dodge neon that the speedometer doesn't always work, everything else works fine. If ...
A: I would remove the cluster and see if there is a ribbon-type wire connector from the speedo itself ...
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