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| Chrysler 300M ABS and traction lights | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The lights on my car has started coming on sporadically. What sort of problem does this represent? ...
A: The ABS is designed so that if it has a fault nonetheless the car will brake just as well as a car ...
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| Fault codes P0154 and P0174, 3.3L '97 | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.3 engine. I have two codes that came up. The one code is P0174 ...
A: I saw that you asked the question of Kevin and that he had discouraged you from pursing a solution ...
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| 1996 Chrysler Sebring JX rough idle | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1996 Sebring JX Convertable 2.4 cyl. It has a rough idle that I can't seem to tackle.I ...
A: Have you checked the compression on the cylinders? You see, to have 'hit' the most obvious ...
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| hazard flasher '97 LHS | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: where is the hazard relay located in the 1997 Chrysler LHS ANSWER: Hi Derrick There is a flasher ...
A: Yes, but also check fuse #3 behind the dash as that also is needed for both the turns and the ...
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| hazard flasher '97 LHS | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: where is the hazard relay located in the 1997 Chrysler LHS
A: There is a flasher under the dash that handles emergency flasher function. It is mounted to the ...
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| IAT Location | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: How do I locate the IAT Sensor on a 2004 Pacifica? Thanks
A: Without knowing which engine I can't describe it specifically, but basically it would be located on ...
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| '85-'94 4 cyl engine:code 21, rough idle/egr/O2 sensor? | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: The egr is under the bottom side of the air cleaner housing between the engine and the fire wall. ...
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| 2003 town and country: vapor recovery leak | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: check engine light on was told evap leak, how does someone find a leak on evap system...
A: The system has several components that are connected together with hoses. I can tell you about the ...
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| Input speed sensor?: '91 minivan, limp-in mode | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Greetings Roland. 1991 Caravan 3.3L AWD. No speedo past couple years, no problem shifting gears ...
A: The sensor is between the top of the solenoid box and the two transmission fluid cooler lines. That ...
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| '88 K-cars: Tail and dash lights fuse blows | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: "good morning. i am wondering if you can help me. my son's car is a 1988 dodge aries 2.5 litre. ...
A: I assume that it is fuse 5 that is blowing, if not let me now. A fuse will blow when one of the ...
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| locks and interior lights: cycling on/off | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: when I am driving my grand cherokee jeep the locks are locking and unlocking and the interior lights ...
A: Fortunately this is simple. One of the doors is not secured tightly enough to push in the door ajar ...
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| 1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L runs then dies/no start | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I'll try to keep this as simple as short as possible. 1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L w/A/C From what ...
A: If the car was originally sold in California it will have an egr valve that may be sticking ajar, ...
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| Timing belt on '97 3.5L engine:non-interference | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: If the timing belt on my 1997 concorde breaks while driving, will it cause extensive damage to the ...
A: The 3.3L has a timing chain so is very unlikely to break, while the 3.5L has a timing belt but the ...
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| 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 L | 10/9/2008 | Kevin |
Q: Kevin, I would like to know if you can email me the directions on how to replace the coolant/water ...
A: WATER PUMP - 3.0L ENGINE REMOVAL Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cooling System in this ...
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| 1994 New Yorker no start | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Hey Roland! Got another problem with my piece of crap. Ended up replacing the PCM a couple of ...
A: I don't know whether to conclude that no codes (not even a 55?) from the key means the pcm is gone. ...
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| 1995 Dodge Stratus ES-V6 | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had problems with transmission going into limp mode and sometimes the speedometer would not work. ...
A: I would pursue the 66 code by checking the data bus wires for continuity between the ...
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| bypass alarm | 10/9/2008 | Kevin |
Q: 0l 1997year.My remote stop working.Hi generte 435Mhz but he cant open the door.How can I bypass ...
A: nope there is no bypassing the alarm for cheap that is. if any one could just ask on a web forum ...
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| 97 T&C Cam & Crank sensors | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had a problem that my 97 T&C quit at 50 mph with a no cam sensor signal code. I replaced cam & ...
A: Good work on finding that. I have purchased electronic contact cleaner in a spray can from computer ...
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| no codes | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 1998 concorde 67,000mi all of a sudden i have no speed odmeter or tachometer or air and ...
A: I believe it is a fuse problem but to be exact can you tell me as you look over the entire dash can ...
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| P1494 is a Leak Detection Pump Switch or Mechanical Fault. | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Can you please help I have 1998 Chrysler Sebring coupe LXI V6 2.5 L. I get code P1494 is a Leak ...
A: The causes are possibly an open or shorted switch sense circuit, a pump switch failure, or an open ...
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| question regarding alarm reset code | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i read the question from daniva about the 1990 chrysler imperial. I followed the directions the ...
A: It wasn't clear to me what year/model/engine you have so let me know that. Please read the numbers ...
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| 1994 Chrysler Lebaron 3.0L v6 | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: the Lebaron I have has recently had trouble with the battery gauge. While driving the gauge varys ...
A: I suspect is has to do with the alternator field control function but to sure try reading the codes ...
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| Input speed sensor?: '91 minivan, limp-in mode | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Greetings Roland. 1991 Caravan 3.3L AWD. No speedo past couple years, no problem shifting gears ...
A: Greetings Duane, I suspect that the speedo failure may not be due to the output sensor since you ...
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| 97 T&C Cam & Crank sensors | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had a problem that my 97 T&C quit at 50 mph with a no cam sensor signal code. I replaced cam & ...
A: When you installed the cam and crank sensors did you leave the paper spacers on them and then ...
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| '85-'94 4 cyl engine:code 21, rough idle/egr/O2 sensor? | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: I believe it would be the 2.5L 4 cyl which is the same block as the 2.2 so that is not an issue. It ...
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| 93 intrepid,jerky feel in od | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am left with a slight jerky feel when cruising in overdrive. It first started while commuting ...
A: The electronic transaxle has a self-diagnostic capability via a blue plug under the dash. If you ...
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| 94 Plymouth Acclaim code 21 | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: You didn't mention which engine is in the car, but in any case there is only one sensor on either of ...
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| 2000 cirrus turn signals don't work | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am having a problem with my turning signals once they are turned on they don't flash. Could this ...
A: Have you rechecked the fuses? And can you tell me what you mean by "worked for short while": did it ...
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| 1995 Chrysler Cirrus: no speedo.=limp mode | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L 6Cylinder. Recently I have been having problems with ...
A: I don't quite picture why pulling a spark plug cap would change anything, except maybe the rotor ...
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| Need the name for a part. | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3. It is leaking anti-freeze from the metal hose that ...
A: I would call these the "rear auxiliary heater hoses (front section)". There may be a slightly ...
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| Serpentine Belt | 10/7/2008 | Kevin |
Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler Town & Country LX I just Replaced the Tensioner and Belt. Everytime it rains ...
A: NO: 07-02-99 SUBJECT: Serpentine Belt Slips Off Idler Pulley DATE: June 14, 1999 OVERVIEW: This ...
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| 300m: power windows.abs, air bag, brake light, turn signals | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 1999 300m The power windows will not work, the abs light, the brake light, and the air bag light ...
A: As I read the wiring diagrams, all those plus a couple of other you haven't noticed yet all depend ...
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| 98'Sebring convertible power supply | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My wonderfull Mother-in-law tried to raise the top while driving and now the top will not work, nor ...
A: Fuse 11 gets power from the "bus bar" which distributes current to all the fuses in that box ...
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| 98'Sebring convertible power supply | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My wonderfull Mother-in-law tried to raise the top while driving and now the top will not work, nor ...
A: The power windows are powered by circuit breaker 19 in the under-dash box. That source comes from ...
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| Heater Control Valve | 10/7/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I would like to know where the Heater Control Valve is located on a 2000 Chrysler LHS.
A: There is no liquid control valve on this system, the coolant flows thru the heater core at all ...
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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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