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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 2001 T&C LXi Intermittent heater blower | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I've got a 2001 Chrysler T&C LXi with dual zone, thermostat controlled heating and cooling with ... A: When you say that the system is 'thermostatic controlled' I take that to mean it is an automatic ... | |
| Chrysler 300C Codes P0520 and P0522 | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: MHi Roland, I am BRAND NEW to All Experts and this is my first question! I am very interested in ... A: You are welcome. I do this voluntarily but there is an option that allows an expert to accept ... | |
| 2005 caravan with P0406 | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: We have had this in the shop off and on since October EGR valve has been replaced twice. The ... A: There is a multi-step procedure outlined in the service manual for troubleshooting the 0406 code. I ... | |
| Odometer doesn't work on 1992 Lebaron | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron and the odometer and trip meter do not work. Previously you told me ... A: I have looked into the matter in greater detail. First I assume this is a mechanical not a totally ... | |
| Cooling System Problem: 2.5 V-6 | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: 1998 Cirrus 2.5L V6 Found a small leak at one of the original heater hoses at the engine outlet so ... A: The flow in the radiator is from the side with the hoses to the far side and then back, in a ... | |
| radiator hose removal | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: how do i change the top hose in a 97 chrysler sebring 2.5. what do i need to release the clamp. A: You need a large pliers or even better a large slip-joint pliers in order to squeeze together the ... | |
| Odometer doesn't work on 1992 Lebaron | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron and the odometer and trip meter do not work. Previously you told me ... A: Here is the procedure from the Chrysler LeBaron Club site at Yahoo, message #33980. Remove bezel ... | |
| 1999 Chyrsler LHS: multi-function electrical failure | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Yesterday My wife went home for lunch and the car ran fine! When she went to go back to work the ... A: The fuse J (which is how it is labelled in the manual) is the third from the inboard end of the box ... | |
| Cooling System Problem: 2.5 V-6 | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: 1998 Cirrus 2.5L V6 Found a small leak at one of the original heater hoses at the engine outlet so ... A: The bottom radiator hose is the outflow so that would suggest that your radiator core flow is ... | |
| T&C rear window washer doesn't work | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I foudn the cause - the line between the car body and the door is broken. It broke right at the ... A: I was not involved in this question from the start, so I don't even know the year. But if you have ... | |
| Cooling System Problem: 2.5 V-6 | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: 1998 Cirrus 2.5L V6 Found a small leak at one of the original heater hoses at the engine outlet so ... A: I would suspect that your heater core is clogged. So try to backflush it with water from a garden ... | |
| 98' Sebring Lxi Transmission Problem | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Hey Roland! I was hoping if you could help me out here! Okay, around December last year I was ... A: It is not clear to me whether you found the transmission leak, whether you fixed that, and/or ... | |
| '04 3.5L LX thermostat change out | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler concorde and need to change the thermostat but the air intake resonator or ... A: The thermostat is not where you think it is if this is a 3.5L engine. You don't have to remove the ... | |
| chrysler voyager starting problems | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Voyager 3.3. I tried to start it but every time the car would start and about ... A: It sounds to me like you have two problems. First the battery is now too weak to turn the starter ... | |
| pcm plugs: '02 300 LH | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I hate to bother you again but I'm starting all over again to check out the MAP and Intake air ... A: That is interesting as I had believed that the pcm up until '03 had 2 plugs and still had a separate ... | |
| 1999 Chyrsler LHS: multi-function electrical failure | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Yesterday My wife went home for lunch and the car ran fine! When she went to go back to work the ... A: You might begin by checking fuse J (40 Amp) located in the box in the engine compartment which ... | |
| No start on a 2001 Chrysler 300 code p1391 and p0725 | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I have a no start situation here on this Chrysler and I checked the signal at the ckp sensor with a ... A: The 725 says that the engine speed sensor circuit is unrelialble. It may point toward the crank ... | |
| engine rev limited, code 0113 | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler 300M with a 3.5 engine.I got two trouble codes up on mileage gauge.PO172 & ... A: Once you erase the codes, one more time, then you should only have a 1698. Then drive and see if the ... | |
| Brake Lights Are Not Working: '00 Chrysler Town & Country | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Both brake lights are not working on my 2000 Chrysler Town & Country. We've switched out the fuse, ... A: The wire between the fuse socket and the brake pedal switch (pink/dark blue) leaves the fuse box on ... | |
| Brake Lights Are Not Working: '00 Chrysler Town & Country | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Both brake lights are not working on my 2000 Chrysler Town & Country. We've switched out the fuse, ... A: Those are the components of the circuit. Have you checked for voltage to be present on both sides of ... | |
| '88 LEBARON CONV TURBO:smec part no. | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: FOUND OUT THAT THE ENGINE MODULE IS BAD IN OUR LEBARON. WOULD YOU KNOW THE OEM NUMBER FOR THIS PART ... A: The '88 parts manual shows the part number for the single module engine controller (SMEC) to be 5233 ... | |
| '00 Iintrepid 2.7L: limp-in mode/code 1776 | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I find that sometimes while driving the car shifts to second gear and does not go out anymore but if ... A: That code means that a solenoid switch valve in the valve body of the transmission is stuck in the ... | |
| '06 300: engine sputters after fuel fill-up | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I own a 06 Chrysler 300. Every time I fill up the gas tank, my car sputters, stoppes, and runs ... A: Two thoughts: first use the ignition key to try and get a fault code readout:"on-off-on-off-on and ... | |
| '06 T & C: sliding door, power door lock | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: The lock on my passenger side sliding door (not power operated) stopped working with the power ... A: I can copy several pages from the '06 manual and attach those to an email which I will send to you ... | |
| no heat/mode door action: '01 Sebring LX convert. | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: 2001 sebring LX convertible, mode control doesn't change vents .blow cold air. heater hoses at ... A: It appears that both the blend door and the mode door are inoperative. Given that, I would suggest ... | |
| 07 Grand Caravan - DVD player Error | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I have a single disc DVD player in my 07 Grand Caravan. A few weeks ago we had CEL with a P1607 ... A: I don't have a manual that gives details about the DVD player. Have you checked the owner's manual ... | |
| Engine burning oil | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I have a 96 Sebring Convertible. The engine is burning oil and nearing the end of its life. I had ... A: It looses power as the compression drops and also loses mileage efficiency. But otherwise it can ... | |
| '06 Chrysler 300C Error Code P0520/low oil pressure | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Good day Roland, the check engine light and low oil pressure light on my 2006 5.7L 8 cylinder ... A: The fault code number and the oil pressure reading are related to one another. The code means that ... | |
| DASH LIGHTS: '03 Sebring | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2.7 ENGINE ABS. MY DASH LIGHTS ARE OUT ON THE GAS GAUGE,TEMP. ... A: If it is just the variable intensity cluster lights, but not the other variable lights around the ... | |
| A bit more regarding sensor wires | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I see a bunch of wires coming into the PCM but it looks VERY tight there. but if there is just a ... A: If you are speaking of the 10-pin disconnect for the downstream signal wire, no that is not its ... | |
| Oxygen sensor wiring: 3.3/3.8L '99 T&C | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Ronald: I hope you can help :-) I am trying to connect the signal wire from the upstream and ... A: No, the black/dark green is shown as an unbroken/unspliced/undisconnect wire directly between the ... | |
| Oxygen sensor wiring: 3.3/3.8L '99 T&C | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Ronald: I hope you can help :-) I am trying to connect the signal wire from the upstream and ... A: According to the wiring diagram the black/dark green signal wire on pin 4 of the upstream oxygen ... | |
| Sensor wires and EFFIE | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Ronald: I hope you can help :-) I am trying to connect the signal wire from the upstream and ... A: I should be able to help, but don't know which manual to consult for the wiring diagram details. ... | |
| Chrysler grand voyager heater/glow plug fault | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Hope you can help. I have a Chrysler Grand Voyager 2003 plate. Had problem firing after start and ... A: If the glow plug control circuit in the diesel is identical to that in the gas engines then I would ... | |
| falla en dodge crysler caravan 94 | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: estimado amigo mi problema es el sgte.: tengo una caravan 94 motor 3.3L, hace unos meses atràs ... A: Hola Waldo, Si el código de error es de aproximadamente el solenoide de 2-4 siendo defectuoso, ... | |
| '98 Concorde: won't start unless jumped | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde 2.7L with 155K. I have owned the car for 5 years with few problems. ... A: It sounds like there is some sort of an intermittent short circuit, or an intermittent malconnection ... | |
| '98 2,5L sebring engine shaking on acceleration | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have a chrysler sebring 98 2.5 V6 engine which i spent money alot lately to fix the problem and no ... A: Did the last mechanic identify whether the shaking that started again involve just one cylinder (#2) ... | |
| Alternator removal: 3,3/3,8L early 90's sedan | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: The car is a 1990 Chrysler Imperial with 3.3V6. I need to replace the alternator and in order to ... A: Here are the steps, but the diagrams I can't easily get to you except by xerox and postal mailing: ... | |
| '02 T&C: limp-mode/0700 code/new TCM | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: The transmission will not shift out of first gear code reads p700 replaced solenoid, speed ... A: The codes mean: 100.1 ABS communication fault 100.3 ETAX " " .4 FCM " " ... | |
| Dashboard lighting problems: '98 LH/Concorde | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: '98 concord lxi w/ auto climate control. 3.2 engine. Air, gauges, lights and door locks go on and ... A: It would help me to know what you mean by 'go on and off' as regards the: air: do you mean the ... | |
| serpentine belt de-tensioning | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: The car is a 1990 Chrysler Imperial with 3.3V6. I need to replace the alternator and in order to ... A: It is easier to get at from the front of the engine which you can do by removing the wheel house ... | |
| '02 Chrysler ATC Blend door code 23 | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler 300M V6 3.5 L. I have atc codes 23 {blend door actuator feedback failure} and ... A: I don't believe that any programing of the control module will be needed because it is not a ... | |
| 1997 Dodge dakota p0123 finally fixed | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I just wanted to tell you what I found to be the issue with this truck.... I have no idea how it ... A: Sorry that I didn't have the wiring diagrams. But didn't we consider the proximity of the cruise ... | |
| '02 3.5L: fault codes 0113 and 0172 | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler 300M with a 3.5 engine.I got two trouble codes up on mileage gauge.PO172 & ... A: See follow-up question and answer below... Hi Ron, Because the intake air temp (charge) sensor ... | |
| 05 Pacifica Exhaust system | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: My wife was driving and the muffler started dragging. I had it towed to the shop and I was told ... A: It appears to me from the manual that the exhaust system of the Pacifica typically has a catalytic ... | |
| '98 Concorde: won't start unless jumped | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde 2.7L with 155K. I have owned the car for 5 years with few problems. ... A: The fact that the alternator checked out and the battery has been replaced suggests that there is ... | |
| cyl # 2 misfire | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: just purchased a 01 town and country havin a few problems w it. nothin i didnt expect though being ... A: Were all the old plugs similarly carbon-coated, or just that for the #2 cylinder? If just the #2 ... | |
| Tune up? | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I would like to tune up my 02 pt cruiser. What do i have to do? Thanks Earl ANSWER: Hi Earl, I ... A: You likely have to remove the upper intake manifold which is a 14-step process with the 2.4L engine. ... | |
| Tune up? | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I would like to tune up my 02 pt cruiser. What do i have to do? Thanks Earl A: I would start with a fault code readout to find out if the engine controller has observed any ... | |
| cyl # 2 misfire | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: just purchased a 01 town and country havin a few problems w it. nothin i didnt expect though being ... A: The cause of a misfire could be many possibilities. If you don't know how long the plugs have been ... | |
| Speedo inaccurate. | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: just purchased a 01 town and country havin a few problems w it. nothin i didnt expect though being ... A: Unfortunately that modification to the setting of the transmission control module can only be done ... | |
| '06 Chrysler Pacifica Starting Problems | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica that is experiencing inconsistent starting problems. About 2 months ... A: When the problem is there have a helper try the key while you open the hood and locate where the ... | |
| Jeep 'Part time' light | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: 2002 Jeep GC Laredo, I-6 engine, auto trans, 4x4, approx 198K miles. Recently the "Part Time" dash ... A: I am not familiar with the light "part time" as I don't have experience or manuals for the Jeep of ... | |
| 2008 Pacifica lift gate panel removal?? | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: How to do it and what precautions to observe? A: You have to remove the upper panel first, then the lower panel. Which do you want to remove? I can ... | |
| '88 2.2L turbo hard starting | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I AM SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO GET BACK TO YOU. TO REFRESH MY SON HAS 88 LEBARON CONV 2.2 TURBO WITH ... A: The 12 code merely says that the battery was disconnected some time in the recent past (50-100 key ... | |
| 2003 T & C electric rear defogger | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: The light comes on the defoger switch, ebl 40a fuse is ok, ebl relay energizes when checked out of ... A: Your analysis seems to be correct except for the fact that the light goes 'on' which to me says the ... | |
| 96 Sebring LXi ABS/Battery Drain | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Roland I don't know if the abs/brake issue is related, but I figured I'd include it with the issue. ... A: While a 100 mA draw seems higher than I would expect, so if you leave the vehicle undriven for a ... | |
| '92 AC body electronic cluster | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a problem with a 92 new yorker fifth av. Cluster i read your answer i did what you told bobbi ... A: That set of code numbers means that the digital data that is needed to operate the cluster is not ... | |
| Chrys. 300M.....2003 | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Roland, I changed out the oil sending switch and changed to 10-30 synthetic. Oil pressure light ... A: The sensor is mounted on the left side (driver side) of the timing belt cover just above the left ... | |
| 96 Sebring LXi ABS/Battery Drain | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Roland I don't know if the abs/brake issue is related, but I figured I'd include it with the issue. ... A: I would separate the brake and abs warning light from the battery drain issue. Start by check the ... | |
| '02 T&C: limp-mode/0700 code/new TCM | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: The transmission will not shift out of first gear code reads p700 replaced solenoid, speed ... A: There are several dozen specific transmission fault codes, one of which may be stored in the memory ... | |
| vanity mirror light: '97 minivan | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: The driver's side vanity mirror light is not working in my 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. How do ... A: As best I can tell the wiring for the left and right vanity bulbs are in parallel to oneanother, so ... | |
| vanity mirror light: '97 minivan | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: The driver's side vanity mirror light is not working in my 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. How do ... A: Unfortunately that vanity lamp on the visor is not described in the '97 or '98 or '95 manuals that I ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring code P0300 | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: We keep getting a code p0300 with the check engine light coming on. We have had a tune up done with ... A: Unfortunately there are quite a few possibilities. If you will send me a NEW question and check the ... | |
| Power door locks not working: '05 T & C | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: the power door locks are not working. Doors don't lock when you accelerate, or with the switch in ... A: The power door locks are mediated by the body computer and that requires fuse 14 (20 amp) and fuse ... | |
| 05 pacifica blower motor | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Ok Roland, everything is reading ok as far as the voltage across the power module and the fuse. ... A: When in the refusal to operate mode, check for voltage output at the power module. If you have it, ... | |
| 2005 town and country electrical gremlin | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I have the exact same problem as one of your previous customers. The radio, wipers, horn, windows, ... A: I think this is the question you found that is about the same problem. I will try contacting Rob to ... | |
| 2003 sebring 2.7 conv.:coolant refill funnel #8195 | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: my question is on refilling the cooling system on the 2003 sebring 2.7 conv. do you have to use the ... A: All the funnel is for is to give you an accessory clamp to clamp off the hose that connects the two ... | |
| 2008 Sebring -4 door sedan brake issues | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I had my front brakes replaced 11 months ago and the car hasn't been the same since. I have been to ... A: I suspect that for some reason one of more of the brakes are not releasing fully when you use them, ... | |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus blend door actuator | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: Symptom: No heat. I removed the old blend door actuator and installed a new, turned the temp ... A: Joe, As you can see, that email address didn't get through to me because it was not a PRIVATE ... | |
| 92 chrysler fifth avenue: no start | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: we have an 92 chrysler fifth avenue car that has new batt , new power stealin pump that will not ... A: The best approach is to take advantage of the on-board diagnostic capability by using the ignition ... | |
| turn signals/hazards abnormal in cold | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a 99 town and country limited with daytime running lights.When its cold out(13 deg. or ... A: I would suspect that the drl module is impacted internally in the very cold weather. If you have ... | |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus blend door actuator | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Symptom: No heat. I removed the old blend door actuator and installed a new, turned the temp ... A: I can attach the wiring diagram to an email which I will send to you directly. To do that you must ... | |
| 98 T&C won't run | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Town&Country with the 3.8L engine.Went to start it last night and it would ... A: There are several possibilities. One is that the theft alarm system is not disabled, but the symptom ... | |
| 03 Concorde with tranny issue when car is hot | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I have an 03 Concorde LXi with about 120k on it. I had MIL come on with codes P0562 (had recently ... A: You have listed a number of codes and questions which I will sort out. The 0562 is saying that the ... | |
| 94 T&C transmission | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Transmission works in reverse and first gear. I you get up to 40 mph in 1st turn the key off and ... A: I doubt it is the TCM. The best thing to do is get a fault code readout from the TCM memory using ... | |
| '99 Chrysler LHS heater blower doesn't work | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: My heater stopped blowing heat. I can still feel very little heat coming out when I'm driving at ... A: It may be the blower motor resistor block or the blower power module, depending upon which type of ... | |
| '03 Chrysler 300M; 3.5L V6: idle speed? | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Roland, what should the cold and hot idle RPM be for this vehicle? Thanks! Dave A: I couldn't find a spec for idle speed as it is controlled by the powertrain control module and is ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler LHS Starting problem | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Car starts just fine in the morning but drive the car for 10 to 15 minutes stop and get back in the ... A: About the only item that isn't well monitored is the exhaust gas recirculation valve. If that ... | |
| 98 Caravan won't start | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: My 98 Caravan with 3.3L won't start. Key in and turn to RUN, only oil light and Air Bag light ... A: The 940 code says that the cluster is not getting digital data from the pcm. The starter relay will ... | |
| Chrysler 200 idle varies. | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Im having some difficulty with the idle speed on my '11 200. Stopped at lights the idle drops at ... A: Which size engine (L) is in the car? It might be that the exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr) is ... | |
| valve cover gasket: '99 3.3L engine | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 165K 3.3L The valve cover gaskets already on the vehicle are the thick ... A: You could attempt using the old ones, filling in the indentations with RTV. Only if the two thin ... | |
| valve cover gasket: '99 3.3L engine | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 165K 3.3L The valve cover gaskets already on the vehicle are the thick ... A: According to a local dealer your engine has the isolated type of valve cover and therefore the thick ... | |
| 2005 dodge caravan | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: overcharging and the dashboard lights headlights have a pulsing flicker. also the tacks are flicking ... A: How do you know it is overcharging? Voltage reading is? Is it both the headlights are flickering as ... | |
| valve cover gasket | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 165K 3.3L The valve cover gaskets already on the vehicle are the thick ... A: I don't have any indication of that except possibly it has to do with the type of fasteners that you ... | |
| Chrysler 200 idle varies. | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Im having some difficulty with the idle speed on my '11 200. Stopped at lights the idle drops at ... A: An '11 model is a bit too new for me to be up to speed on the details. The chances are that the ... | |
| 97 lhs trans | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: My transmission is in limp mode. Where should i start. A: Go to an Autozone or similar nationwide autoparts store (call first), where they may do free fault ... | |
| my alarm: after market | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I want to know how to turn off my 1996 Chrysler cirrus lxi car alarm? When i start the car it shuts ... A: I haven't heard of the loctronics system being installed on a Chrysler product at the factory so it ... | |
| tail/running light out: '08 T&C | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: On my 2008 Town & Country, the right taillight and right running light (I think that's what it is ... A: I would start by checking fuse #3 in the power box in the engine compartment which is 15 amp in size ... | |
| 1995 Chrysler Town and Country Shudders Shimmies Vibration | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I have replaced the shocks, struts, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings, and the drive axles. It still ... A: I would check for whether the tire/wheel combination of each wheel is out of round, radially. Either ... | |
| 1997 Dodge dakota p0123 | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Roland, I have asked a few questions on this before and have still not figured it out.. I even gave ... A: I wonder what is the symptom/malfunction that you are trying to deal with? Maybe set aside the tps ... | |
| 1996 plymouth voyager 3.0 | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: 4 months ago van engine shut off going 60 miles an hour. pulled over and car would crank but would ... A: There are 2 possible types of devices that cause this: a hall-effect based sensor (the cam or crank ... | |
| 1997 Dodge dakota p0123 | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Roland, I have asked a few questions on this before and have still not figured it out.. I even gave ... A: When the key is in the run position, but the engine not running, do you see the sensor signal vary ... | |
| 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: My 1988 Fifth Avenue has spark and gas but will not start. I have another spark control, plugged it ... A: Check the egr valve which might be stuck slightly ajar. It has a round top, and between that ant the ... | |
| 1997 Dodge dakota p0123 | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Roland, I have asked a few questions on this before and have still not figured it out.. I even gave ... A: About all I came up with was a short between the cruise control wire and the tps sensor wire which I ... | |
| 2002 chrysler sebring lxi convertible will not start | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: drove car to lunch and returned to work. the car started, ran and stopped just fine. Two-hours ... A: It sounds like either the battery is poorly connected to the car or has been heavily discharged due ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler LHS Starting problem | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Car starts just fine in the morning but drive the car for 10 to 15 minutes stop and get back in the ... A: There are on-board diagnotic capabilities that should be taken advantage of before doing anything ... | |
| problem w/ 99 jxl conv. sebring: idle speed | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: My very good mech. Owner. Of76 station over 30 yrs. Cannot figure out y my car doesn't. Want to go ... A: I would be reluctant to recommend replacing anything without a fault code in hand. You can waste a ... | |
| Blower motor: '05 Pacifica | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Blower motor not running again. It ran after checking for voltage and spraying a little contact ... A: Looking guidance once again. No front blower, no heat in my 05 Pacifica w/ auto climate control. ... | |
| '94 Concorde no start: codes 42 and 43 | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chrysler concorde and have several ongoing issues with it....but most recently it had ... A: It appears that we have two question threads going. I answered the other one on Monday as follows: ... | |
| wiring 98 sebring seat into 96 coupe | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: The wires coming from the 98 convertible "sebring" seat are a royal blue wire and a green wire with ... A: I am unable to exactly follow what is going on from this distance probably because I can't fully ... | |
| 2001 chrysler pt: runs rough when warmed | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Car runs good cold but as it warms up starts dieing at stop sign or idleing. Put a waterpump in and ... A: The 1684 is saying the battery was disconnected in the past 50-100 ignition key cycles. If that ... | |
| 2001 chrysler pt: runs rough when warmed | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Car runs good cold but as it warms up starts dieing at stop sign or idleing. Put a waterpump in and ... A: Try it again and this time watch whether the check engine light, which should remain "on", begins to ... | |
| 2001 chrysler pt: runs rough when warmed | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Car runs good cold but as it warms up starts dieing at stop sign or idleing. Put a waterpump in and ... A: Get the diagnostic trouble codes from the engine controller memory using the ignition ... | |
| wierd alarm set problem | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L 165K I am getting a wierd problem. It happend second time today. I ... A: Because this issue began with the disconnection of the battery, I would suggest that it won't be an ... | |
| wierd alarm set problem | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L 165K I am getting a wierd problem. It happend second time today. I ... A: If by 'alarm set problem' you mean that the alarm was found to have set by itself, then that is not ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid:Engine rev limited | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that will only rev up to about 4000 rpms.it idols at a normal speed and ... A: The best thing to do is get a fault code readout from the engine control module using a plug in ... | |
| valve cover gasket | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 165K 3.3L I am going to replace valve cover gaskets. Do I need to use ... A: No silicon is mentioned, just that the gaskete be in good condition. If the bolts are the simple ... | |
| '95 LHS no A/C: pressure transducer? | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Roland , Your help last week on my problem was very helpful ultimately there was a high resistance ... A: I don't have any schematic showing the sensor internal wiring but I believe that its function is to ... | |
| 95 LHS no A/C | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Roland , Your help last week on my problem was very helpful ultimately there was a high resistance ... A: Glad to learn of your progress. As I observe the pressure and temperature graph it appears to me ... | |
| 04 Chrysler will not start | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: My car will not start after 3 wks now. The starter was replaced in August and was ruled out as the ... A: I am not certain what you mean by "when you turn the ignition switch it says nothing". By that do ... | |
| coolant shelf life, Dexron transmission fluid | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 165K 3.3L I have two general questions: 1) Is there any expiry date for ... A: I have not seen such an expiration date for coolant. I agree with your decision to not use Dexron ... | |
| 1993 chrysler concorde | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: i forgot to tell you in my last response that the car is a 3.5 lite. also....we are going to ... A: i have a 1994 chrysler concorde and have several ongoing issues with it....but most recently it had ... | |
| location of crankshaft sensor: '04 Neon | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 dodge neod cannot seem to find the location for the crankshaft sensor. Can you Help?? ... A: It is located directly underneath the starter motor. What is the engine size (L), and do you have ... | |
| 2002 2.4L Caravan waterpump replacement | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: 2 years ago I replaced a broken timing belt in my 2002 2.4L Caravan (with your expert guidance). Boy ... A: Are you working with the Chrysler shop manual or equivalent? In principle you begin the belt removal ... | |
| 99 CHRYSLER LHS: stalls out | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Roland, Tried moving the relays. Car died again. It died at 65 mph today. I did remember that ... A: I think you need to get that code readout, ideally for free. You could try using the ignition ... | |
| car won't start: '95 Neon | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: obd 2 scanner gave me a reading 0743 torque converter circuit on my 1995 dodge neon. Where is the ... A: The torque converter clutch is operated by an electrical solenoid which is attached to the valve ... | |
| no spark: '97 LH-body | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: 97 concord, getting no spark, changed coil pack,pcm, and crank censor, no help, getting frustrated. ... A: I believe that you might be able to do a self-readout of the pcm memory for fault codes that may be ... | |
| '99 chrysler lhs engine shutdown @55 mph | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: what is suspect when 99 chrysler lhs engine shutdowns at 55 mph on last shift. it will not restart ... A: Until we know exactly what is the cause it is hard to predict. I would believe that there should be ... | |
| 91 5th heater core | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a 91 5th ave 3.3 w/ 200k miles. I am having a heating issue where the heat cools down when ... A: By the way, I didn't say specifically that the ATC's core can't be removed with the unit in place ... | |
| 91 5th heater core | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a 91 5th ave 3.3 w/ 200k miles. I am having a heating issue where the heat cools down when ... A: If this is a conventional unit (not automatic temperature control) then for sure you unfortunately ... | |
| '99 chrysler lhs engine shutdown @55 mph | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: what is suspect when 99 chrysler lhs engine shutdowns at 55 mph on last shift. it will not restart ... A: T is the fuse right next to the high speed fan relay at the outboard end of the box N is a fuse in ... | |
| '99 chrysler lhs engine shutdown @55 mph | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: what is suspect when 99 chrysler lhs engine shutdowns at 55 mph on last shift. it will not restart ... A: You might try to exchange the asd relay with one of the other relays in the box with the same part ... | |
| '01 Sebring Coupe: Intermittent Cabin Heat | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: 2001 Sebring, LXI Coupe, 3.0L V6 - Cabin heat problem. Air blows cold unless engine rpms are above ... A: The instructions for changing/refilling the system points to the need for a part that is used at the ... | |
| '06 Chrysler Sebring: code 0420 | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: . I have a 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring. There is 63000km on it. I was driving on the highway at ... A: I am ignorant about the warranty, only the regulatory agency would know for certain, though you ... | |
| '94 Concorde no start: codes 42 and 43 | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chrysler concorde and have several ongoing issues with it....but most recently it had ... A: According to the '94 manual there are no downstream oxygen sensors at the converter, so I don't ... | |
| '02 Chrysler ATC Blend door code 23 | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler 300M V6 3.5 L. I have atc codes 23 {blend door actuator feedback failure} and ... A: The next step would be to very the connection wires; Dark blue/red pin 1 goes to pin 3 of the gray ... | |
| air in brake system | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: i have a 2003 chry town and country. about every 3-4 weeks it comes back with no brake pedal. we ... A: All I can suggest is that when you bleed you follow the directions in the manual. It may be that you ... | |
| 95LHS 3.5L Eng. No Insts, A/C, or Cruise C | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: "Without warning all instruments no longer work. Including Gas, Temperature, Speedomenter, ... A: I would believe you could read the resistance to ground shown on cavities H7 (front of junction ... | |
| 95LHS 3.5L Eng. No Insts, A/C, or Cruise C | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: "Without warning all instruments no longer work. Including Gas, Temperature, Speedomenter, ... A: Perhaps you changed out fuse 17 and it blew again? because that is the one for the cluster function. ... | |
| 95LHS 3.5L Eng. No Insts, A/C, or Cruise C | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: "Without warning all instruments no longer work. Including Gas, Temperature, Speedomenter, ... A: The main power for operating the instrument cluster is fuse #17 behind the end cap of the dash. So ... | |
| Weak signal in radio of '04 Sebring sedan | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Radio is not picking up signals. Sometimes get weak reception and often within a couple miles of ... A: I suspect is is the antenna, or at least you would want to check out that wire. The lead plug in ... | |
| "05 Pacifica blower Power Module | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Looking guidance once again. No front blower, no heat in my 05 Pacifica w/ auto climate control. ... A: The manual shows there to be a front blower motor relay which you could touch/listen for to see if ... | |
| 2002 dodge stratus ignition locks up | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: my dodge stratus ignition keeps locking where you can't start the car period, my husbad and I tried ... A: Some times this has to do with the steering wheel being locked tightly to the key action. So try ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler Concord. Shifter stuck. | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I had a problem with my 2000 Concord not being able to shift all the way into park. It felt like the ... A: You could disconnect the cable at the vertical shift lever on the transmission proper and try ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler Concord. Shifter stuck. | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I had a problem with my 2000 Concord not being able to shift all the way into park. It felt like the ... A: I have the '98 and '99 manuals, but not the '00. I would believe those apply to your car but can't ... | |
| heater blowing cold air: '00 LHS | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chysler lhs 3.5L with atc just replaced t/stat and coolant,bled system but still get ... A: I would first verify that you do have coolant flow through the HVAC heater core. Drive the car until ... | |
| wiring 98 sebring seat into 96 coupe | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: The wires coming from the 98 convertible "sebring" seat are a royal blue wire and a green wire with ... A: We just hooked up 98 Sebring convertible seats in a 96 2.5L Coupe. We were fine till we hooked up ... | |
| '96 Town & Country LXI: ASD relay control | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I'm emailing to ask if you could help me to find a reset switch for the ASD relay by chance... ... A: There is no reset as such. The relay is closed by the powertrain control module when is get signals ... | |
| 2005 T&C Sliding Door Latch Issue | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Greetings. I own a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country with ~98K miles. About 9 months ago, we had a ... A: It appears that you can remove the trim panel/stop bumper/latch handle and thus gain access to the ... | |
| '04 Pacifica: codes P0038, 0132 | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler pacifica over the last few months I have put a lot of mo.st into the car ... A: If those codes are not stale, i.e. logged into the memory prior to replacing the rear oxygen sensor ... | |
| '94 Concorde no start: codes 42 and 43 | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chrysler concorde and have several ongoing issues with it....but most recently it had ... A: The two codes of relevance to the no start/hard start are 43 and 42. The others: 21 is about one or ... | |
| '98 Sebring Coupe fuse #8 problem | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: A 1998 Chrysler Serbring v 6 car blows the engine fuse while running. I replaced the fuse and the ... A: On the coupe Sebring, there are three different #8 fuses: in the engine compartment there is a ... | |
| '98 Sebring convert pdc fuse #8 problem | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: A 1998 Chrysler Serbring v 6 car blows the engine fuse while running. I replaced the fuse and the ... A: I assume this is the Sebring Convertible, correct? If not let me know. That fuse is probably ... | |
| 1997 dodge dakota slt 3.9l p0123 | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I asked a question on here to you before and you were helping me I cant find the thread so I will ... A: Check my immediately previous answer which I expanded upon while you were sending me this question. ... | |
| 1997 dodge dakota slt 3.9l p0123 | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I asked a question on here to you before and you were helping me I cant find the thread so I will ... A: I can't identify any reason why any other sensor's reading would cause the reading of the tps pin to ... | |
| remote keyless intermittent: '06 minivan | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: 2006 town and country. keyless remote works intermittently. change batteries in both remote keys ... A: The one possibility that is simple to try is the following: Using the remote fob, press and release ... | |
| 1997 dodge dakota slt 3.9l p0123 | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 dodge Dakota with a 3.9l engine it has a high voltage issue with the tps. It is at ... A: That is interesting and a possibility. In a '93 car manual I have for the Chrysler car line I notice ... | |
| 1997 dodge dakota slt 3.9l p0123 | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 dodge Dakota with a 3.9l engine it has a high voltage issue with the tps. It is at ... A: I am not in possession of a truck wiring diagram so I can't give you a totally knowledgeable answer ... | |
| 1993 New yorker 5th Ave - battery drain issue | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave. and it has the 3.8 liter v-6 engine, 83k miles. I ... A: Is this the old C-body or the new LH-body New Yorker? Both were available in '93 I believe. I would ... | |
| 1997 dodge dakota slt 3.9l p0123 | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 dodge Dakota with a 3.9l engine it has a high voltage issue with the tps. It is at ... A: The signal wire cannot be higher in voltage than the violet power wire unless that wire is shorting ... | |
| 2005 300c tail lights | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: The tail lights on my 2005 300c just recently stopped working. The brake brake lights come on when ... A: That is an unusual situation. There is nothing in the manual about jumping that is unusual except to ... | |
| '05 Town and Country: tail lights | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased an 05 Town and Country. For some reason the tail lights and center console lights ... A: The tail lights and parking lights are powered out of the parking lamp relay. I would start by ... | |
| sentry security system 2004 Cncorde limited | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Somehow my 2004 Chrysler Cncorde Lmited won't start- It cranks fine with an almost new battery but ... A: The anti-theft system typically doesn't prevent starting, rather it allows starting but then shuts ... | |
| fuel pump power circuit | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: it is a3.3 the wife drove it up shut it off and I went out to go to town and there was the problem ... A: If you don't hear it run when you directly jump power to it across the front/rear pin sockets of the ... | |
| power circuit for intank fuel pump: '95 minivan | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: need clear picture of power to activate fuel pump have cked. all fuses and relays but don't ... A: The 1 second pulse may be too short to 'catch' but as long as the green/black shows 12V while ... | |
| power circuit for intank fuel pump: '95 minivan | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: need clear picture of power to activate fuel pump have cked. all fuses and relays but don't ... A: The black wire is a ground for both the pump and the fuel level sensor signal wires. It goes to a ... | |
| 2005 300c tail lights | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: The tail lights on my 2005 300c just recently stopped working. The brake brake lights come on when ... A: It is fuse 8 (15 amp) that provides the current for the parking/tail lamps via the parking lamp ... | |
| power circuit for intank fuel pump | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: need clear picture of power to activate fuel pump have cked. all fuses and relays but don't ... A: Tell me the year/make/model/body style of the vehicle, please. Do you not hear the pump run for even ... | |
| 1999 jeep cherokee sport 4.0L: needs to be jumped repeatedly | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: my 1999 Jeep cherokee sport 4.0L has to be jump started at least once a day. The engine attempts to ... A: Theresa. On the heater, after you have driven far enough to warm the system open the hood and touch ... | |
| '96-98 Sebring seat exchange: JXi to LXi | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: We just hooked up 98 Sebring convertible seats in a 96 2.5L Coupe. We were fine till we hooked up ... A: Although these veicles are called Sebring, they are entirely different in design and manufacture. ... | |
| 1998 Plymouth Breeze Car Horn | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I took my car into a shop for amongst other things, the car horn. My dad just bought the ... A: The horn switch is combined with the airbag module and exactly what is needed to correct the ... | |
| '00 Sebring LXi: no start/idle | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: 2000 crytler sebring lxi will strat if u jump it but will cut off when u take jumper cables off and ... A: So your 'check engine' light never glows? Then you would want to open the cluster and replace the ... | |
| '00 Sebring LXi: no start/idle | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: 2000 crytler sebring lxi will strat if u jump it but will cut off when u take jumper cables off and ... A: I mean, just turn the key to the 'run' position (not the starter position), then off, then on, then ... | |
| '00 Sebring LXi: no start/idle | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: 2000 crytler sebring lxi will strat if u jump it but will cut off when u take jumper cables off and ... A: I would start by trying to get a trouble code number out of the engine controller memory, using the ... | |
| dash lights won't shut off: '99 Cirrus | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: why will the dash lights in my 1999 chrysler cirrus not shut off A: If all the dimmable lights on the dash board are staying "on" (not just the instrument cluster) even ... | |
| Speed Sensors on 1999 Voyager | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently replaced the output speed sensor and I'm wondering if there is more than one. I've read ... A: Yes, there is a torque converter turbine input sensor as well. It is forward of the vertical gear ... | |
| 98 Cirrus intermittent cutoff and no restart | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Cirrus that has developed a worsening condition where it will cut off while driving and ... A: That wire carries the crankshaft position sensor signal. My understanding would be that when the key ... | |
| '92 dakota v8 4x4: no start | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: no start no fuel prime just a 'CLICK' from fuel pump no check engine light repaired ecu power splice ... A: I haven't obtained manuals for the truck engines so I am flying on the belief that the ignition ... | |
| 04 Chrysler Pacifica P0344 Code. | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Roland, A friend has a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica that has the CEL on all the time, and code P0344 is ... A: Yes the cam sensor is on the front of the engine, and after you remove the air intake box just key ... | |
| 04 Chrysler Pacifica P0344 Code. | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: Roland, A friend has a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica that has the CEL on all the time, and code P0344 is ... A: Yes, I have the '05 manual which shows the sensor for both the 3.5 and the 3.8L engine. I will tell ... | |
| Heat Problem: Concorde/New Yorker/300M/LHS | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde with a 2.7L engine that I am having a heat problem with. I cannot ... A: First, I assume that you have the conventional heater/ac control panel with knobs and buttons but no ... | |
| 1999 jeep cherokee sport 4.0L: needs to be jumped repeatedly | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: my 1999 Jeep cherokee sport 4.0L has to be jump started at least once a day. The engine attempts to ... A: Unfortunately I don't have a wiring diagram for your vehicle ant that limits my ability to help out. ... | |
| 1999 jeep cherokee sport 4.0L: needs to be jumped repeatedly | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: my 1999 Jeep cherokee sport 4.0L has to be jump started at least once a day. The engine attempts to ... A: The first thing to do is to measure the amount of current (milli-amps) that are flowing out of the ... | |
| '94 Chrysler LHS overhead travel information center | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: My 94 Chrysler LHS overhead travel information center does not turn on. I checked the fuses and the ... A: It appears that the off/on function is driven by the digital data bus wires, so let us check out ... | |
| PT Cruiser Crank Seal/crank end-play spec | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: just had the front crank seal go out, not just a leak, but actually "blow out." The car is a 2005 PT ... A: I think that is a question for an engine rebuilding shop. You are just within spec for the end play, ... | |
| 2000 Neon no start: code 0132,0133, 0134, 0171 | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: daughter has a 2000 neon with the 2.0L sohc. car suddenly stopped running, i am able to crank the ... A: The 130 series codes are telling you that the upstream oxygen sensor on the exhaust system is bad or ... | |
| 2002 PT Cruiser: blows fuse #12 | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 PT Cruiser, 2.4L with 100K miles, that is causing me some frustration. The car is ... A: Put one lead of the meter on the lower pin in the #12 fuse socket (with the fuse removed), and place ... | |
| 2000 neon: died, hard starting, rough | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: daughter has a 2000 neon with the 2.0L sohc. car suddenly stopped running, i am able to crank the ... A: The egr is attached to the rear of the cylinder head and it has vacuum hoses from an actuator ... | |
| 2000 neon: died, hard starting, rough | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: daughter has a 2000 neon with the 2.0L sohc. car suddenly stopped running, i am able to crank the ... A: If you have spark, fuel, and air (what do you mean by that?, perhaps compression?) it is possible ... | |
| Inop radio feature. | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Other features on the radio panel work well...time, CD, etc. The ... A: You might check the antenna plug-in at the rear of the radio and also check the chassis ground wire. ... | |
| '94 Chrysler LHS overhead travel information center | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: My 94 Chrysler LHS overhead travel information center does not turn on. I checked the fuses and the ... A: The OTIS has four wires: the dark blue/white should show 12v when compared to the black/light green ... | |
| '01 Sebring LXI: runs rough | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: We have a 01 Chrysler Sebring coupe lxi. It is running rough, we have replaced sensor after sensor ... A: It appears that you have addressed the common possible causes. Again, what is exactly the issue with ... | |
| '01 Sebring LXI: runs rough | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: We have a 01 Chrysler Sebring coupe lxi. It is running rough, we have replaced sensor after sensor ... A: The only vacuum-operated device that it related to the throttle movement that I can identify is the ... | |
| engine hesitation when starting | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 lhs. What would cause the engine when starting the vehicle hesitate like it is ... A: See if you can get a fault code readout using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing ... | |
| 2002 PT Cruiser: blows fuse #12 | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 PT Cruiser, 2.4L with 100K miles, that is causing me some frustration. The car is ... A: I assume that the fuse #12 of which you speak is in the cabin fuse box, not the engine compartment ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler Sebring Transmission Stuck In Park | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Roland, Its a 2000 convertable JXI 2.5L with 90,000 miles, While driving, I lost the transmission ... A: On the brake lamp problem check fuse 4 in the box under the hood (20 amp) and fuse 5 in the box ... | |
| Chrysler voyager 98 2.0l | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I have recently done the A/C test on my car, my A/C light and Recirc light flash simultaneously and ... A: The simultaneous flashing of those two lights mean the test of the A.C. cooldown failed. You might ... | |
| 1998 Concorde Transmission in limp mode | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I’ve been browsing your answer history for a 1998 Chrysler Concorde, (with 3.2 engine) transmission ... A: I would check out the output speed sensor circuit wiring: The light green/white wire should be ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L runs rough & stalls | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: My 1999 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L V6 runs good at high rpms, but at idle it runs rough, stalls and ... A: Did you check the egr valve to see is the stem is moving freely, against spring-action in one ... | |
| putting transmission in R or D kills engine | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 164K 4-speed transmission Coming back from a long trip and about 200 miles ... A: The first order of business is to get a fault code readout of the engine and the transmission ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Roland, for some reason I can't respond directly to your latest post, so I'm again starting a new ... A: Good work. If you look down below this answer you will see the invitation to 'rate' my answer and to ... | |
| 98 Chrysler concord lxi 3.2 l problems | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I've currently purchase a 98 concord I've have similar electrical problems. Such as abs break light ... A: I wouldn't buy anything yet until you check each problem out, one at a time. The abs brake light ... | |
| timing marks on a 200concorde 3.2 | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: inst new timing belt ,sprocket marks weren't quite centered between casting marks. engine won't ... A: If the marks were within the limits shown on the covers and the crankshaft was at TDC with the mark ... | |
| 99 Sebring Convertible; battery draining | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm sorry but, I think I worded my question I sent you yesterday wrong. On the 99 Sebring ... A: A test light is not the same thing as an ammeter which is what you need to make sense of the battery ... | |
| '96 Neon: no start/with no codes | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: my daughters car at college and im 150 miles away,,,86,000 miles on neon,at recent inspection there ... A: That is good news, and I hope her problems with the car are over. Thanks so much for the kind words ... | |
| 99 Sebring Convertible: no start | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Our 99 Sebring Convertible, V6, won't start after sitting about 3 days. Alternator and battery ... A: That is an interesting approach but I am not sure that it is very diagnostic unless the battery were ... | |
| AC clutch came apart | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: 2002 Town and Country It looks like there was a rubber bushing between pulley and outer clutch ... A: The '98 manual is the closest to the '02 which shows the dismantling of the compressor clutch. To ... | |
| '98 Sebring stalls at random | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Sebring convertible that is shutting down for no apparant reason. It is totally ... A: That is a tough question. The first thing to do is to check for fault codes. You can get a free code ... | |
| 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport battery drain | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport that suddenly the battery was dead on. We replaced the battery ... A: The id of the instrument cluster as the cause of your problem can be verified easily. First, remove ... | |
| wind screen wipers on pt cruiser: won't stop | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: when ignition is on wipers will start working without wiper switch being turned on A: What is the year model of your PT? For the '02 model the first thing to check would be that the ... | |
| Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Pressure Switch | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Where is it located and look like on 2002 300M A: Is this question due to a fault code number? On the '04 manual that I have, the NVLDP assembly is ... | |
| '93 3.3L won't idle when warm | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Cylinder head was R&R. Now van will start and idle fine until the engine temp reaches 200 (via ... A: For the '93 3.3L: The temp sender that impacts the mixture is located next to the thermostat housing ... | |
| '93 3.3L won't idle when warm | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Cylinder head was R&R. Now van will start and idle fine until the engine temp reaches 200 (via ... A: You didn't mention whether you tried for fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and ... | |
| Sebring '04 Headlight unit removal | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I removed the 2 headlight mounting screws. I only saw 2 "push-in faststners" to remove when the ... A: There only thing mentioned in the service manual is to remove the upper fascia retainer fasteners by ... | |
| ETC Code in Chrysler 300 2005 | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I am writing about the ETC light that came on my Chrysler's 2005 300 Touring's Screen Couple of days ... A: I wonder which engine you have (L)? I wonder wether this might have to do with this being a car that ... | |
| ETC Code in Chrysler 300 2005 | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I am writing about the ETC light that came on my Chrysler's 2005 300 Touring's Screen Couple of days ... A: I am puzzled by a light by that name, can you verify that in the manual? You might try turning the ... | |
| '97 T & C: code 66, engine dies after 2 seconds | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a '97 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L which will start only to quit running after about 2 ... A: About the cluster back-lighting, that too is controlled by the digital bus signal between the bcm ... | |
| valve covers/spark plug tube seals: 2.5L V-6 | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Chrysler Sebring 2.5 JXI how do u remove or take of the valve cover gaskets to replace gaskets ... A: I assume that you are speaking about the spark plug tube seals. On the front bank of course you ... | |
| '97 T & C: code 66, engine dies after 2 seconds | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a '97 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L which will start only to quit running after about 2 ... A: The repeated cut off after a couple or so seconds is more typically related to the anti-theft system ... | |
| Quick release fittings on heater hoses: JX, JR | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: 99 Sebring Convertible heater hoses at motor have a quick release and I am trying to disconnect the ... A: Sure, if you can get the kit size for the hose diameter you have and you think is will hold up over ... | |
| Quick release fittings on heater hoses: JX, JR | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: 99 Sebring Convertible heater hoses at motor have a quick release and I am trying to disconnect the ... A: The manual speaks using a thin slide-jaw plier to "pinch the quick connect fitting in". It shows the ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Roland, for some reason I can't respond directly to your latest post, so I'm again starting a new ... A: I see your problem in testing for actual voltage to the fuse contacts when the fuse in. I wonder if ... | |
| '02 town and country: tranny problem | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I acquired a 2002 town and country that has a tranny in limp mode. I replaced the solenoid pack to ... A: I am not clear how you got the 1000' reading and what it means. By a code readout, or a more ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Roland, for some reason I can't respond directly to your latest post, so I'm again starting a new ... A: As this is a 'new' question, let me provide the original problem we are trying to deal with: "Hi ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I'm unable to reply to your last response, which was: Answer: Hi Doug, I am surprised by ... A: OK, I need to have the readings in all cases with all fuses in their sockets. I was trying to verify ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: You helped me with an electrical problem a few weeks ago which turned out to be fuse #8 and 16 not ... A: Fuse 18 should be 11.6 and 11.6 with the ignition on. Were the wipers on or off when did the ... | |
| 99 300m crank no start code 1684 | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: my 99 I'm shut off on the highway and i pulled it over and tried letting it cool down for a few then ... A: N is for the autoshutdown relay, and it is in the front row of the double row of fuses and it is the ... | |
| 99 300m crank no start code 1684 | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: my 99 I'm shut off on the highway and i pulled it over and tried letting it cool down for a few then ... A: Changing the battery (disonnecting it) causes a 1684 code that will go away on it own after 50-100 ... | |
| '01 Sebring Sedan: HVAC Control dies when headlights 'on' | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI sedan, 117700 miles. I am having major issues with the climate ... A: I assume this is the 4-foor sedan, correct? If so, I don't see any tie in between the headlamps and ... | |
| '00 Chrysler LHS/300m: no start | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Car started showing slight "hesitation" when turning the key for about a week. Yesterday, same ... A: The 1684 is a code that says sometime in the recent 50-100 key off-on cycles the battery voltage was ... | |
| '00 Chrysler LHS: no start | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Car started showing slight "hesitation" when turning the key for about a week. Yesterday, same ... A: Try turning the key to bring out the fault codes from the engine controller that will give ua an ... | |
| ´00 Caravan 3.0L: codes 0206. 0306 | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I own a ´00 dodge caravan with the 3.0 motor in it, a couple of days ago the check engine light came ... A: The injector has a 12V constant wire (dark green/orange) and then a 'driver' wire (brown/dark blue) ... | |
| engine replacement | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Finston, we "shade tree mechanics" really appreciate your advice. Have 2004 jeep cherokee ... A: I only have the '06 manual for Jeep but likely if applies to your '04. What is the 5th place of the ... | |
| ANTI-THEFT LIGHT: '01 T & C | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: About 2 1/2 weeks ago this red circle light showed up on my dashboard. Nothing else happened at that ... A: Can you tell me for certain that the red light is specifically for the security system and that it ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: You helped me with an electrical problem a few weeks ago which turned out to be fuse #8 and 16 not ... A: Check the voltage with one lead of the meter well grounded (to a shiny metal surface of the body ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial electrical problem | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: You helped me with an electrical problem a few weeks ago which turned out to be fuse #8 and 16 not ... A: Check to see the condition of fuse 18 and whether it shows full battery voltage on both sides. That ... | |
| Refilling a '99 Cirrus 2.5 V6 cooling system. | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I took about 13 quarts of coolant, (including overflow tank), out of the system to install new ... A: I don't find there to be any relief plug to release trapped air. The stated capacity of the system ... | |
| '98 Intrepid Heater Control/Blower Flaky | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: The heater in my 98 Intrepid has a mind of its own... Last year at this time the Automatic Temp ... A: The first thing to check would be the fuses: #17 and #23 in the panel behind the left end-cap of the ... | |
| 98 Cirrus - Cam / Crank Sensor or ECM???? | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Been struggling with 98 Cirrus and have read many complaints similar to mine. I have been told that ... A: The wet start problem may be due to worn out insulation on the spark plug wire causing an arcing of ... | |
| transmission: gear ratio errors | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Just put a 1999 Chrysler transmission into my 1997 Chrysler town and country. Changed the speed ... A: Gear ratio errors are typically associated with problems with the internal clutches. Was this a used ... | |
| 2004 Dodge Neon: code 0300 | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 dodge neon, I have replaced the following: crank shaft position sensor, spark plugs, ... A: That is the code for multiple cylinder misfire. Unfortunately there are many (17) possible reasons ... | |
| '02 dodge neon: code 1698/limp-mode | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: My car suddently would not shift higher than maybe 2nd or 3rd gear...the spedometor stopped working ... A: That 1698 code is indicative that the digital communication signals that are shared between various ... | |
| 2002 Sebring blows cold air | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have 2002 Sebring with manual control AC/Heater controlled by actuator. It started blow cold air ... A: The mixture of heated and incoming or A/C air is controlled by a blend air door which is driven by ... | |
| 98 Sebring JXI will not start:Avital 2200 alarm? | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I've been having some trouble with my sebring. A few weeks ago I noticed that my car would ... A: The black module with a ring for the ignition lock cylinder is clearly an aftermarket sentry key ... | |
| chrysler 300m 1999 | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler 300m 1999 would turn over but would not start...i waited an hour went back all it would ... A: How about the sound of the fuel pump humming from inside the fuel tank for about 1 second? Do you ... | |
| chrysler 300m 1999 | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler 300m 1999 would turn over but would not start...i waited an hour went back all it would ... A: Do you hear the fuel pump run for about 1 second when you turn the key to the 'run' poistion, which ... | |
| van only running on 3 cylinders | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1996 chrysler town and country. We have been having a problem with the van running rough. ... A: The only part which I can identify which would cause half of the cylinders to be affected both as to ... | |
| '02 Sebring Coolant Overflowing | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Hey Kevin, I was talking with Roland, and this is where we were--Hi Kevin, I have a 2002 Sebring, ... A: If the bottom hose is cold, the top hose is hot, and yet you have a new radiator and thermostat then ... | |
| '87 no start V-8 | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: its a LA small block 5.2 (L)318 V8.... I'll check the belt! I dont understand how I wake up,and my ... A: That engine doesn't have a timing belt, but rather a timing chain which is less likely to break than ... | |
| honda civic 2001 not staying on after a front left crash | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: hey I just had a car crash in the front left of my honda civic 2001 and the engine goes but it does ... A: While I am not familiar with the Honda crash intervention system, it is the case that when a crash ... | |
| '00 Concorde transmission: code 0750 | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: My transmission will not shift to the next gear after accelerating up to around 35-40 mph. I took ... A: That code is saying that one of the four solenoids that control the 4 clutch elements of the ... | |
| 1998 Concorde Transmission in limp mode | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I’ve been browsing your answer history for a 1998 Chrysler Concorde, (with 3.2 engine) transmission ... A: My belief is that the sensors produce an electical pulsation proportional to the rotation of the ... | |
| 99 Chrysler sebring convertible 2.5 | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: over the past few weeks my car started running rough and the check engine light came on and finally ... A: Yes, a single cylinder misfiring can make it difficult to impossible to start the engine depending ... | |
| 1998 Concorde Transmission in limp mode | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I’ve been browsing your answer history for a 1998 Chrysler Concorde, (with 3.2 engine) transmission ... A: You can switch out the transmission control relay in the main power box with another one there with ... | |
| '87 no start/no code readout | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: ive done all the suggestions you shot to me! any more help would be greatly appreciated thanx A: If you have spark, fuel injection, and compression but it won't start then you have a mixture issue ... | |
| blinker won't auto turn off on 05 T & C | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: My blinker won't turn off on my 05 T & C. It makes a clicking noise when the wheel is turned in ... A: The turn signal cancellation is a mechanically-actuated action accomplished by cam lobes on the ... | |
| Installing new starter 2000 300M | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to install a new starter on my 2000 300m 3.5 V6 and I cannot get it to seat properly and ... A: Sure, just turn the bolt on the crankshaft pulley would be easy to try. Other than that, I caon't ... | |
| Installing new starter 2000 300M | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to install a new starter on my 2000 300m 3.5 V6 and I cannot get it to seat properly and ... A: You may have been able to remove the starter motor without going through the process described in ... | |
| '87 Chrysler no start | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: i wake up mt 87chrys.5th will not turn over. i check the spark, compression last fuel... I replace ... A: Then remove the dash and replace the bulb or pay a shop to do the readout if you can find one with ... | |
| '87 Chrysler no start | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: i wake up mt 87chrys.5th will not turn over. i check the spark, compression last fuel... I replace ... A: Try the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed time. ... | |
| 98 Sebring JXI will not start | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I've been having some trouble with my sebring. A few weeks ago I noticed that my car would ... A: Because it has an aftermarket alarm, the behavior of trying only 4 times and then refusing to crank ... | |
| Instrument panel and gauges stop working: '98 minivan | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 chrysler Town and Country Van. Something is wrong with the gauges. Sometimes they ... A: I am sorry to learn that it just made things worse to try that soldering. I assume that you don't ... | |
| 1999 300 - Powered Seat | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a rather unique situation. I am building a racecar simulator for my home use. (it's a Man ... A: I have the '98 manual that has the wiring diagrams and the plug pin assignment for the memory/heated ... | |
| heat & air not coming on at all: '94 LH body (Concorde) | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 chrysler concorde the heat and air control panal is dead,nothing works and the defrost ... A: There are 2 power wires to the control panel. One shows 12V there all the time and the other one in ... | |
| '98 Chrysler Town & Country won't start | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I bought a used 1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi, with all-wheel drive and a 3.8 liter engine, 6 ... A: My suspicion is that there is a 'cold' solder joint at the place where the multi-wire plug socket on ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler 300M won't occasionally turn over | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: when I go to start my 2000 Chrysler 300M recently I turn the key an there is a hesitation (no ... A: There are several contacts in the chain that causes the starter motor to turn over. The battery, and ... | |
| 98 chrysler cirrus | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about my car. Ive been driving this vehicle for about 4 years now, passed down ... A: I assume you have the 2.5L V-6 engine, correct? If so, I would note that there is an exhaust pipe ... | |
| 2006 T & C Transmission Whine | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: For the last few weeks my 2006 Chrysler minivan (3.8) has had a whine when started cold. After ... A: Fortunately these units have a self-diagnostic capability by storing coded numbers called fault ... | |
| chrysler grand voyager 2003 3.3L v6 | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Both radiator fans (driver and passenger sides) don't work. both had been replaced. worked for 3 ... A: You didn't tell me how the temp gauge is responding but assuming that it indeed shows you are ... | |
| '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee: P0760 code | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if you are still out there, but here goes, I had my engine replaced this past May from the ... A: Yes, do notice whether the entire engine/transmission unit tends to rock excessively from side to ... | |
| '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee: P0760 code | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if you are still out there, but here goes, I had my engine replaced this past May from the ... A: The gear shift lever being out of synch with the transmission is mainly an issue of adjusting the ... | |
| Chrysler 3.8 Serpentine Belt: slips at power steering pump in rain | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3.8 engine in my 99 Chrysler Grand Caravan. I had the issue in the past with the belt ... A: I haven't heard of this drain/belt slippage problem before. Perhaps a Chrysler dealer shop can look ... | |
| high current draw: '06 T & C | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Rowland- Welcome back, hope you had a good vacation! While you were out, I was able to get back at ... A: Fuse #14 (20 amp,small) is in the front corner of the box next to an unused "spare relay" socket. ... | |
| '98 Sebring: Won't start in rainy whether | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler sebring 2.5L that wont run if it rains, what should I look for? ANSWER: What ... A: That is good to learn. It must have been a crack somewhere on the body of the distributor. That was ... | |
| 1994 plymouth sundance won't run | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 plymouth sundance 2.2 liter automatic sedan. I don't hear my fuel pump humming when ... A: I would check the fuel pump and its wiring by removing the fuel pump relay (in-board, mounted on ... | |
| rear lift gate will not power open. | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: The rear power lift gate on our Grand Caravan ('01ES, 3.8L w/ AWD) has stopped working. Using the ... A: At my request to him, Kevin passed your question on to me. As I suspected, the ignition key readout ... | |
| 96 grand voyager van: heater malfunction. | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have been having water leaking into passenger side of my van. which i believe now maybe shorted ... A: I am not clear as to whether you simply 'lost' the blower motor, or if the entire control panel ... | |
| 90 Lebaron Convertible: running/turn lights | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I was slow replacing my flasher relay, then noticed my park light,left blown. I replaced it. AT some ... A: The '90-on Lebaron lighting system is really unusual. There are a bunch of relays involved located ... | |
| Nvld assembly | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Where is the NVLD Assembly located at on a late 80's to early 90's Jeep Cherokee? A: I don't believe that there was an NVLD on such early year models. That device appeared much later in ... | |
| '96 Neon: no start/with no codes | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: my daughters car at college and im 150 miles away,,,86,000 miles on neon,at recent inspection there ... A: OK, assuming no new codes, then just to be sure ask if she hears the fuel pump run from inside the ... | |
| '96 Neon: no start | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: my daughters car at college and im 150 miles away,,,86,000 miles on neon,at recent inspection there ... A: The first thing to do is get any diagnostic fault codes that may be stored in the engine controller ... | |
| trans removal | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: how to remove 4 speed auto trans from 2000 Chrysler jx convert. A: There are 4 pages in the manual that I can xerox copy and postal mail to you. So send me a follow-up ... | |
| high current draw: '06 T & C | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Rowland- Welcome back, hope you had a good vacation! While you were out, I was able to get back at ... A: First let me copy in this discussion from the very beginning:Rowland- I'm trying to help out my ... | |
| chrysler grand voyager 2003 3.3L v6 | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Both radiator fans (driver and passenger sides) don't work. both had been replaced. worked for 3 ... A: That clarification puts a different light on the issue. So the fans are working when the a/c is ... | |
| Minivan rear power lift gate does not work | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Roland, The rear power lift gate on our Grand Caravan ('01, 3.8L w/ AWD) has stopped working. ... A: The 32 fuse does it all, so it appears that would not be the problem. The lift gate system is rather ... | |
| '05 300 limited: power windows | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: chrysler 300limited, power windows(drv,pass side)work fine as long as u press buttons up r down , ... A: The only other 'power switching on-off' device is the "accesory relay-delay" located in the same ... | |
| '04 3.0L Sebring coupe: dying out | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 chrysler sebring 2 door with a 3.0 v6. When I crank it, it doesn't idle. I have to ... A: The problem you describe is very likely due to the fuel/air mixture being too lean. It is possible ... | |
| Alarm system. '93 Labaron Conv. | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: My car will not start because the alarm system will not disarm. I am needing to get the vehicle to ... A: There is a wire from the key lock of each front door that has to be connected to the vehicle theft ... | |
| Instrument panel and gauges stop working: '98 minivan | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 chrysler Town and Country Van. Something is wrong with the gauges. Sometimes they ... A: Here are the steps to remove the cluster:Remove the steering column cover (I believe this is the ... | |
| Instrument panel and gauges stop working: '98 minivan | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 chrysler Town and Country Van. Something is wrong with the gauges. Sometimes they ... A: My suspicion is that there is a 'cold' solder joint at the place where the multi-wire plug socket on ... | |
| grinding , growling noise | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: morning, well i have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my wives 2006 Chrysler town and ... A: You might do well to localize the sound by using a rubber hose piece as an 'ear horn' and point it ... | |
| Minivan rear power lift gate does not work | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: Roland, The rear power lift gate on our Grand Caravan ('01, 3.8L w/ AWD) has stopped working. ... A: It may be that there is binding or frictional resistance to movement in the mechanism. The manual ... | |
| T&C heater stops after 30 minutes | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: Our 2003 Chrysler Town and Country minivan heater stops working after 25 to 30 minutes of operation. ... A: The unexplained coolant loss: If there is no sign of it under vehicle, the watch for excessive white ... | |
| '90 Chrysler Imperial: Electrical problems (body devices) | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: Roland: the car has electronic gauges. Yesterday, they ceased to work other than the alternator ... A: The body computer is located on the right side cowl of the cabin, or to the right of the passenger's ... | |
| '02 Sebring: Coolant overflow/Stalls at a stop | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Sebring, 3.0L V6. It has been running hot, and the radiator cracked a couple weeks ... A: Have you looked for the other tell-tale signs I listed besides loss of coolant from the reservoir? ... | |
| 1990 Chrysler Imperial Electrical Problem | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Roland: the car has electronic gauges. Yesterday, they ceased to work other than the alternator ... A: Check the 50 amp fuse (vehicle lamps) in the power box under the hood, and also check circuit ... | |
| '96 2.5L V-6: won"t start | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 curris lxi 2.5 v6,,car wont start changed the crank sencor still no fire what else could ... A: Try turning the ignition key:"on-of-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ... | |
| '05 Sebring: No starter,,,fuse #8 | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: You definitely know your stuff. Yes it looked like the #8 slot fuse, the manual (owners) I have is ... A: That is terrific news and fine troubleshooting. The fuses in the engine box are mainly 20,30,40 amp, ... | |
| 2006 Sebring wont crank | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Sebring 130,000 miles. went to gas station this morning, filled up, tried to restart ... A: Does the starter relay click (the middle one of three in that box) when helper tries the starter? ... | |
| 2006 Sebring wont crank | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Sebring 130,000 miles. went to gas station this morning, filled up, tried to restart ... A: I have those diagrams 'up' on my computer. In addition to the fuses in the power box under the hood ... | |
| 2006 Sebring wont crank | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Sebring 130,000 miles. went to gas station this morning, filled up, tried to restart ... A: I would start by looking carefully at the fuses in the power box under the hood because one of those ... | |
| 2006 Sebring wont crank | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Sebring 130,000 miles. went to gas station this morning, filled up, tried to restart ... A: The wipers/turn signals/radio won't work unless the key is in the run position. I am not sure what ... | |
| "05 300m power windows: move/stop etc. | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: chrysler 300limited, power windows(drv,pass side)work fine as long as u press buttons up r down , ... A: I had a chance to look over the wiring for the power window and have found they are run by the ... | |
| T&C heater stops after 30 minutes | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: Our 2003 Chrysler Town and Country minivan heater stops working after 25 to 30 minutes of operation. ... A: I am not sure what you learned from checking, but let me mention how to do the calibration of the ... | |
| T&C heater stops after 30 minutes | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: Our 2003 Chrysler Town and Country minivan heater stops working after 25 to 30 minutes of operation. ... A: If the temp gauge is staying above 1/4 scale then there is sufficient hot fluid to run the heater. ... | |
| alarm set on 1998 voyager | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: My brother has his voyager that refuse to start with the alarm set on (the use to start and die ... A: G200 ground is on the 'center support of the instrument panel'...I would picture that as a vertical ... | |
| Battery discharging | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Just replaced battery in our Town and Country. Drove 100 miles, battery dead again. Removed ... A: I would be believe, if the battery discharge light was not 'on' while you were driving and also if ... | |
| alarm set on 1998 voyager | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: My brother has his voyager that refuse to start with the alarm set on (the use to start and die ... A: Bon Apres-Midi, Jerome (practicing about all I remember of high school and college French studies, ... | |
| chrysler grand voyager 2003 3.3L v6 | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Both radiator fans (driver and passenger sides) don't work. both had been replaced. worked for 3 ... A: Fuse 27 (40 amp) in the very rear of the box in the engine compartment (next to an 'open' relay ... | |
| Mileage display: '06 Charger | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 Charger digital mileage readout seems to be stuck on -4-06 after I tried to set my ... A: The mistake you made was to start the engine. Try the same routine: push the reset, turn the key ... | |
| Where is bcm at on '92 T & C/minivan? | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me where the bcm is. A: In the '93 (and also I would believe the '92 and '91), the bcm is under the dash on the right side ... | |
| '00 theft alarm preventing starting: minivan | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: You sound like a very helpful chap and I read your answer with interest online about you helping the ... A: I am not familiar with whether the illumination light should stay lit. I doubt that is relavant. ... | |
| '00 theft alarm: Voyager 2.5L | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: You sound like a very helpful chap and I read your answer with interest online about you helping the ... A: The presence of the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (that ring around the ignition key socket is ... | |
| PT Cruiser Mopar Oil Pressure Gauge | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT, 2.4L high output turbo. I recently bought a Mopar oil pressure ... A: There was nothing shown in my wiring diagrams for a signal for the pressure gauge, just wiring for ... | |
| '06 PT Cruiser Transmission limp-mode | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that every now and then will not shift out of limp mode (2nd gear)my son ... A: Removing the battery supply will cause an erasure of the memory of the transmission controller that ... | |
| '00 theft alarm: Voyager 2.5L | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: You sound like a very helpful chap and I read your answer with interest online about you helping the ... A: The #28 fuse is the one in the very rear of the box and that is doubtless the one you have been ... | |
| 300M - transmission dead or something else? | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a '99 300M with just 52,000 miles that has had a sticky shifter -- tough to pull it out of ... A: I can't believe that sort of history can totally ruin the transmission. Has the mechanic tried a ... | |
| Code P0128 | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7- Malfunction light came on, car runs great, no ... A: May I ask a favor? I am in a neck and neck competition to be "volunteer of the month" and you may, ... | |
| '98 Sebring: Won't start in rainy whether | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler sebring 2.5L that wont run if it rains, what should I look for? ANSWER: What ... A: That is most likely due to electical shorting out of the very high voltages on the spark plug wires ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L V6 Oil Pressure | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot about the oil lamp issue on these cars and I have not really found any ... A: Your experience is common so it is correct to question. The minimum pressure is supposed to be 5 psi ... | |
| '00 300M: engine runs even though key turned 'off' | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: My first chance to get in touch with you. I have had a mechanic look at the issue and he believes ... A: Somehow a very long answer I wrote got lost:( Basically I said that the additional information from ... | |
| Removing the Starter on '99 300M | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Ok Mr. Roland, my favorite expert! My boyfriend has the starter off but can not get to the bolt ... A: OK, I may have misunderstood. It may be the wire is preventing the starter from coming off? Here is ... | |
| '00 300M: engine runs even though key turned 'off' | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: My first chance to get in touch with you. I have had a mechanic look at the issue and he believes ... A: I have to differ with the mechanic as to the leak detection pump being the cause of this refusal of ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Sebring | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Sebring, 3.0L V6. It has been running hot, and the radiator cracked a couple weeks ... A: Some signs of a head gasket leak would be excess white smoke coming from the exhaust when first ... | |
| '05 Town and Country Limited: HVAC air distribution stuck | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am unable to change from air vent to windsheild defrost no matter what mode I choose on the ... A: The HVAC unit under the dash has actuators that move the various control doors that determine the ... | |
| Removing the Starter on 99 300M | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Ok Mr. Roland, my favorite expert! My boyfriend has the starter off but can not get to the bolt ... A: Unforunately I don't have a good picture of the starter motor that you are dealing with. On the fuel ... | |
| Removing the Starter on 99 300M | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Ok Mr. Roland, my favorite expert! My boyfriend has the starter off but can not get to the bolt ... A: That may be a posi-lock connector which if he looks carefully may have a release tab to lift or push ... | |
| 89 New Yorker dies | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: This is my moms car 1989 New Yorker with V6 3.0L. Moms care giver was driving her home from a Dr's ... A: Take a look at the distributor and be careful to observe the spark wire insertion points on the cap ... | |
| 2001 T & C Hazard Switch and Pass. Seat Heater Switch Lights | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Morning Roland: The backlighting on these two switches (which I assume are controlled by the ... A: There is minimal information about that entire 'instrument cluster switch bank' as it is called in ... | |
| starter won't disengage | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: i have no clue at what's wrong with my starter it starts the engine i replaced the starter, starter ... A: That might happen if the starter axis wasn't parallel to the axis of the engine crankshaft because ... | |
| 89 New Yorker dies | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: This is my moms car 1989 New Yorker with V6 3.0L. Moms care giver was driving her home from a Dr's ... A: No start with no codes is a challenge. Because you have a distributor on that engine it could be ... | |
| 98 Caravan, cranks but doesn't start | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a starting problem with my 98 3.0l caravan. Cranked for long time then tried to fire ... A: No the O2 sensors don't come into play until the engine is warmed up. How about gas in the tank? ... | |
| 98 Caravan, cranks but doesn't start | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a starting problem with my 98 3.0l caravan. Cranked for long time then tried to fire ... A: That ignition timing is supposed to be 12 BTDC at curb idle but I am not certain whether you can ... | |
| 95 sebring 2.5l lxi No start | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I have spark but seems no fuel. Is there a way to test fuel pressure? When I turn the key I can hear ... A: The test suggested is to open the high pressure line where it enters the fuel rail and then there is ... | |
| 95 sebring 2.5l lxi barely running | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Need some help please, I have a 95 sebring that is barely running and wont rev up unless you give it ... A: I would simply take a look at the egr valve when you have the engine running, watching the slot of ... | |
| 95 sebring 2.5l lxi barely running | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Need some help please, I have a 95 sebring that is barely running and wont rev up unless you give it ... A: I assume this is the 2.5L 6 cyl engine. Two things: Check the egr valve that is located at the ... | |
| '95 2.5 Jeep won't start | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1995 jeep wrangler about a month ago it stoped starting so i ran a start push button worked ... A: Unfortunately I don't have any manuals for the Jeeps of the 90's and even the code numbers are ... | |
| '98 Chrysler Town & Country won't start | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I bought a used 1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi, with all-wheel drive and a 3.8 liter engine, 6 ... A: The cluster parts that are not working are probably all those that dependent upon the function of ... | |
| Brake Lights: '06 Town & Country | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My brake lights do not function on my 2006 Town & Country minivan. I replaced bulbs but still ... A: It appears to me that fuse 26 for center high stop lamp is powered directly from the battery and it ... | |
| '00 dodge caravan 3.3 engine: no start | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I was told i had a bad fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and the crank sensor.The van turns over ... A: You didn't tell me about the fuel pump hum situation. But if you have spark it isn't the sensors. It ... | |
| '00 dodge caravan 3.3 engine: no start | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I was told i had a bad fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and the crank sensor.The van turns over ... A: Do you hear the fuel pump run for about 1 second when you turn the key to the run position? If so ... | |
| flywheel damage | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler LHS with a 3.5l engine. I brought it into a dealership to have a cold start ... A: Of course the starter motor drives the teeth on the flywheel/flexplate. Of course you can install a ... | |
| 98 sebring | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler sebring 2.5L that wont run if it rains, what should I look for? A: What do you mean exactly by 'won't run'? It is usually an electrical issue if rain affects things. ... | |
| anti theft system; '93 C-body New Yorker | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: 1993 (03/1993) Chrysler new Yorker 3.3L car starts and runs a few seconds and shuts off. Battery was ... A: That is good news. The alarm module is located above the glove box. So remove that box first, many ... | |
| anti theft system | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: 1993 (03/1993) Chrysler new Yorker 3.3L car starts and runs a few seconds and shuts off. Battery was ... A: First I need to know whether this is the new for '93 LH body or the last of the C body previous ... | |
| 2000 Chrys 300M Climate control locked on frt defrost switchs don't work | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: My climate control switches stopped working. They all beep, but the unit is locked on frt defrost ... A: The code 24 comfirms your symptoms, the mode door is not moving to change the distribution as ... | |
| high 'off' current draw: '06 T&C | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Answer: Hi Keith, We know that there is too much draw on fuse 24 (hazards) which supplies pin 2 on ... A: All the readings except of course the 0.88A are normal. The question in my mind, since all the other ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler T&C - Codes 700 & 740 | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Roland. I have a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country with 190,000 miles on it. I have a similar problem as ... A: No problem with further driving of it. That code says there is a problem with the torque converter ... | |
| 2000 300M Chrysler/Car won't shut off | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Car wouldn't shut off, so I called AAA and they went to a fuse box and pulled out something that ... A: The hazards will always work no matter where the ignition switch is set. If the radio turns 'on' ... | |
| 2000 300M Chrysler/Car won't shut off | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Car wouldn't shut off, so I called AAA and they went to a fuse box and pulled out something that ... A: That is an unusual problem. The ignition switch may be stuck in the 'run' position. However, it is ... | |
| 2000 Chrys 300M Climate control locked on frt defrost switchs don't work | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: My climate control switches stopped working. They all beep, but the unit is locked on frt defrost ... A: On the LH body cars with ATC you can do a self-diagnostic test on the unit for fault codes: set the ... | |
| keep running out of gas :-( | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: This may seem like a dumb question/comment.....but.....I have a 2005 Town and Country(love it)100K ... A: Does the gauge show full when you fill the tank? And then as you drive does it seem to drop in ... | |
| Rough Idle - Sebring 04: egr location 2.4L | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a rough idle condition that is intermittent and seems to only happen shortly after starting ... A: The egr is mounted horizontally on the head of the engine, at the rear of the head close to the ... | |
| Rough Idle - Sebring 04 | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a rough idle condition that is intermittent and seems to only happen shortly after starting ... A: If the egr has an exposed valve stem (between the body of the valve and the round actuator, then it ... | |
| Taillight wiring 2001 Town & Country | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you provide me with the wiring diagram of the LH and RH taillight connectors for a 2001 Town and ... A: On the right rear: 1 wt/br turn signal driver 2 same as 1 3 wt/or park lamp relay output 4 wt/light ... | |
| '00 Cirrus: fuse #8 under the hood blows | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: fuse #8 blows sometimes and sometimes not. More so when its colder and it is becoming more frequent. ... A: Fuse #8 has a very large number of purposes, unfortunately. It powers the starter motor relay and ... | |
| '99 Sebring Lxi: can't get fault code readout | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Roland I have 1999 chrylser sebring lxi 2.5 v6 I wrote before about check engine light on you ... A: Sure, try Autozone. And check to be sure that there is 12v on pin 16 of the socket (red/black wire) ... | |
| Location of combo flasher:'00 300m | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: ANSWER: Year/make/model/body style, please. Tell me in a 'follow-up' question Roland ---------- ... A: The combo flasher is under the dash on the driver side. You have to remove the under panel silencer ... | |
| 2003 Sebring: no starter, fuse 10 or 20 amp? | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Car won't start. No click no turnover. All else works except key fob. Changed 10amp Fuse under hood ... A: You didn't identify the fuse by number and there is only supposed to be one 10 amp fuse in the box: ... | |
| Chrysler Aspen | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Etax Relay Clicking. These are the codes I am getting u110c p0645 p0627 u1120 u0141 u1403 u110E ... A: You would need to do the measurements when the relay is clicking which is diagnostic of the voltage ... | |
| Crysler Aspen | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Etax Relay Clicking. These are the codes I am getting u110c p0645 p0627 u1120 u0141 u1403 u110E ... A: I don't have a manual for a vehicle so recent as your Aspen (my latest is for the '06 model year ... | |
| PT Cruiser ABS/Traction Control lights | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2429cc (UK spec) Hi I've got the ABS and traction control lights lit up on ... A: You might try another fault code readout but using the plug-in socket under the dash to see if there ... | |
| '99 Sebring Lxi: can't get fault code readout | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Roland I have 1999 chrylser sebring lxi 2.5 v6 I wrote before about check engine light on you ... A: If the battery voltage drops low enough the codes will be erased, but I am not certain how low the ... | |
| 2002 Town & Country Radiator Removal | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to remove my 2002 Chrysler T&C radiator. It has a 3.3L Flex Fuel Engine. It has a ... A: The steps are: Disconnect battery negative cable Remove radiator upper crossmember support Drain ... | |
| 1998 Plymouth grand voyager | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the location of the passenger side blend door actuator A: Both actuators are on the left hand end of the HVAC unit. You have to remove the panel under the ... | |
| '99 automatic trans, 3L motor: No go any gear after coolant/fluid x-over | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: coolant line broke inside rad,fortunately 200 yd. from home. limped home,changed installed new rad ... A: If the broken coolant line allowed the antifreeze and trans fluid to mix then I would believe that ... | |
| '99 Sebring Lxi: can't get fault code readout | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Roland I have 1999 chrylser sebring lxi 2.5 v6 I wrote before about check engine light on you ... A: The code reader will not work unless power to operate it is available on the socket that is under ... | |
| Taillight wiring 2001 Town & Country | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Can you provide me with the wiring diagram of the LH and RH taillight connectors for a 2001 Town and ... A: Is this the US model or an export model? Does the taillight have the back up lamps also involved in ... | |
| a/c and heater on 1998 plymouth grand voyager | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: passenger side air vents put out cold air while drivers side vents put out hot air. has dual zone ... A: The dual zone unit has a second blend air door for the passenger side. These doors are moved by ... | |
| oil change problem: drain plug fell out | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Plymouth Breeze, automatic 4 cyl. I had the oil changed at a local shop and less than ... A: I know of no other flange (or bolt or screw) that would prevent (or break off) such as to allow the ... | |
| A/C unit noise: compressor or clutch locked up? | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 grand voyager 2.5 crd, the air con pulley has started to make some strange noise's to ... A: If the compressor were seized that would still not stop you from starting the engine because the ... | |
| Is my motor really locked up | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 dodge intrepid 24 valve dohc we have only had it 2 months it has 88x miles on it it ... A: If it was 'locked up' then the starter motor wouldn't have been able to turn it over. The cause of ... | |
| 2.6 stumbles when warmed up. | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Earlier this summer I bought a 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible with the 2.6 engine and Mikuni ... A: I have to admit a lack of familiarity with the Mikuni and the 2.6L engine. I do have the '83 service ... | |
| passenger sliding door won't unlock | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and the passenger manual sliding door won't unlock either manually ... A: Last month another owner of the same year Caravan wrote me about the same problem. Here is our ... | |
| '99 Durango: won't idle | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: when i start the truck, it fires, starts to run, then the rpms go to zero, and it dies. i can start ... A: I don't claim expertise on the truck engines but what you are describing (no idle with no codes) ... | |
| Seat heater for '02 Chrysler 300m | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: My driver seat heater is not heating or lighting up but the passenger seat heater is working. I ... A: The two seats are powered by the same circuit breaker so it has to be something else. There is a ... | |
| '96 Chrysler Neon: alternator overcharging | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: my 96 neon is charging at 16,9 voltes what do i do i am in africa and i impoerted it last year. the ... A: The charging voltage is controlled by a single dark green wire connected from a plug at the ... | |
| '96 minivan: rear wiper/blower motor/turn signals 'out'. bcm replacement? | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: i've been told my BCM is probably bad. have read how to replace it myself but saw another post that ... A: Ok, if the fuse #12 hasn't blown but all the systems that you mentioned still don't work then I ... | |
| '98 Chrysler Town & Country won't start | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I bought a used 1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi, with all-wheel drive and a 3.8 liter engine, 6 ... A: There are three possibilities depending upon whether or not the starter motor will crank the engine ... | |
| 97 cirrus with trans air cooler | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Roland has been helping me with my questions, but I see he is maxed out... I have been having a ... A: If there is coolant in the transmission fluid it would look differently than normal (clear reddish ... | |
| valve cover, spark plugs and parking brake | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 163K, 3.3L, 4-spd I have following questions: 1) I see oil around the ... A: That is correct about the spark plugs. On the parking brake issue, there is a star wheel type of ... | |
| valve cover, spark plugs and parking brake | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 163K, 3.3L, 4-spd I have following questions: 1) I see oil around the ... A: If the loss is slow then I would not be too concerned about it. You could try torqueing the bolts ... | |
| transmission/security system: LHS | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: while driving my LHS it seem to kick into nutrel but takes a few seconds to kick back into gear what ... A: The best way to understand what might be wrong with the transmission would be to get a fault code ... | |
| 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager Shifting Problems | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: We have had this vehicle since we bought it new. The original transmission was replaced at around ... A: Unfortunately those 2 codes do not seem to have any possible causes other than an internal ... | |
| '96 minivan: rear wiper/blower motor/turn signals 'out'. bcm replacement? | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: i've been told my BCM is probably bad. have read how to replace it myself but saw another post that ... A: I am glad that you asked! I would believe that the repair will cost you less than a dollar rather ... | |
| 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager Shifting Problems | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: We have had this vehicle since we bought it new. The original transmission was replaced at around ... A: I have the shop manual for that transmission and if you can tell me what the original 2-digit fault ... | |
| air con | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 grand voyager 2.5 crd, the air con pulley has started to make some strange noise's to ... A: The noise, if it were the clutch mechanism, would probably be present when you didn't have the AC ... | |
| water in transmission? | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Roland has been helping me with my questions, but I see he is maxed out... I have been having a ... A: I found this in the 'pool' to which Kevin had referred it. Let me know about any fault codes. I ... | |
| '01 T&C 3.3L LX misses/hesatation when warm | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2001 Chrysler T&C 3.3L LX, the van starts and runs but when its warms up it start to miss ... A: Without knowing exactly what the temp of the coolant was at the time you measured 1795 ohms, I can't ... | |
| Code 1495 evap system leak: pump? | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: how do can leak be tested for leaks an operation ANSWER: Hi James, I need to know the ... A: I see that you got a 1495 code. That is different than what I had imagined. It is about the solenoid ... | |
| leak pump | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: how do can leak be tested for leaks an operation A: I need to know the year/make/model/engine (L) to begin to answer? What pump specifically are you ... | |
| Chrysler voyager 2000, R/H window regulator and horn not functioning | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Hi I have a chrysler grand voyager 2000 6 cylinder petrol which i recently purchased, the horn does ... A: On the horn problem, if the fuse is good then I would open the power box in the engine compartment ... | |
| '97 Cirrus/Stratus:Automatic trans won't drive | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a '97 Chrysler Cirrus. I have had the thermostat & heater core replaced, radiator flushed and ... A: Sorry to learn of more problems. I would have the shop plug in a fault code reader to a socket under ... | |
| high current draw | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Answer: Hi Keith, We know that there is too much draw on fuse 24 (hazards) which supplies pin 2 on ... A: After thinking about I believe that you may not have to do resistance measurement at the plugs of ... | |
| 1990 New Yorker Fifth Avenue ~ driver's side power window | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Your help please! The driver's side power window on my wife's 1990 New Yorker Fifth Avenue stopped ... A: I will do that. If you don't want to keep it longer, do try to find someone who will appreciate it ... | |
| Current draw in hazard circuit when off | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Rowland- I'm trying to help out my mother-in-law with her 2006 Chrysler T&C mini van. She is having ... A: We know that there is too much draw on fuse 24 (hazards) which supplies pin 2 on the 6-pin/4-wire ... | |
| '01 T&C 3.3L LX misses/hesatation when warm | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2001 Chrysler T&C 3.3L LX, the van starts and runs but when its warms up it start to miss ... A: If you have checked both the engine coolant sensor and the inlet air temp sensor then I don't have ... | |
| timing belt: 3.5L | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: 5 There is any mark of aligment if is where that i can find I'm not sure how they call them I think ... A: I can copy some pages from an '04 manual that I have on CD and attach them to an email which I must ... | |
| '02 caravan stuck in 2nd gear: code 1698 | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: We have replaced the input speed sensor, TCM, and the fuse panel. The code on there now is p1698. I ... A: A bit of history might be helpful as to why the replacements were done. The self test with the ... | |
| Location for ecm/tcm: '95-on Sebring coupe | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: where is the brain box (pcm/ecu) located on a 1995 chryler sebring? A: I assume this is the 2-door coupe model. The engine and the trans control modules are directly ... | |
| 1990 New Yorker Fifth Avenue ~ driver's side power window | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Your help please! The driver's side power window on my wife's 1990 New Yorker Fifth Avenue stopped ... A: I have the '89 and '91 manuals which have the same figure of the panel, but slightly different steps ... | |
| Overheating 2001 300M | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: In July 2011, I replaced my radiator and thermostat car ran fine for about 30 days, then the temp ... A: Here are the details on how to remove air that might be trapped in the upper radiator hose or the ... | |
| Back Flush Heater core | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: ya how are you? just how would a pearson go about back flushing a heater core on a chrysler ... A: Run the engine and feel which heater hose is 'cold' compared to the other. That is the one you would ... | |
| '00 Voyager: no start | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: The van sometimes will not start not even with a boost.Has a new starter,alternator.If you let it ... A: The fisrt thing to check when it won't crank the engine it whether the starter relay is clicking ... | |
| headlight adjusting screws: '04 Sebring | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I cannot locate the headlight aiming screws on my 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Installed new ... A: I have only seen the Chrysler service manuals and those are quite detailed through about '06. So ... | |
| headlight adjusting screws: '04 Sebring | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I cannot locate the headlight aiming screws on my 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Installed new ... A: There is a vertical and horizontal adjuster for each lamp. They are located in the flat plate that ... | |
| Power Window Switch Squeals Intermittently | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a '99 Dodge Grand Caravan and the driver side power window will intermittently have trouble ... A: No, I did mean for you to check the continuity between 11 and 6 for both the regular down and ... | |
| Overheating 2001 300M | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: In July 2011, I replaced my radiator and thermostat car ran fine for about 30 days, then the temp ... A: Given all that has been done my thought is that the temperature gauge itself may simply be ... | |
| Transmission code 0760 : '01 LH body | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde, it has a 2.7 litre V6. After removing the 3 bolts from the starter ... A: The 0760 is the relevant code. The 0700 is an overall alert to another code being present and is not ... | |
| condensation in exhaust | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler 300m 3.5 engine I replaced muffler system because it was shot and to save ... A: If you are seeing alot of white smoke when you start up from cold that is often a sign of a head ... | |
| power lock failure, 2002 T&C | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Recently my power lock for my drivers side slide door will not work (either with remote, from inside ... A: Yes, I can show a figure of that door area wiring to you. If you will ask me a NEW question in which ... | |
| power lock failure, 2002 T&C | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Recently my power lock for my drivers side slide door will not work (either with remote, from inside ... A: I suspect one of the wires from the body computer that goes through the door hinge to the door lock ... | |
| Chrysler 300 with no fire | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300 that suddenly stopped running going down the street, no warning signs. I ... A: When you say you hear the fuel pump running I assume that you mean for about a second when you first ... | |
| Tranny shifting at increasingly higher speeds | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1993 LeBaron LE 3.0 six w/3 speed tranny about 110,000 miles, which for the last year or ... A: I would try the throttle pressure cable adjustment. Do you have that text? If not, send me a ... | |
| car start, run, and shut down:'98 minivan | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: 98 caravan 3.0 Liter Automatic engine start and shut dowm immediatly (like it is running out of ... A: That is interesting because you seem to have solved the problem by directly power the pump and then ... | |
| 1994 chrysler concorde, BCM | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: 1994 Chrysler Concorde, only 60K miles: won't start anymore. I am told by my mechanic that the Body ... A: I an not clear what exact symptom you have when you try to start. Does it try to 'catch', does it ... | |
| Trans Fluid - Change? | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have an '04 Sebring Sedan with about 88k miles. Car runs fine, but to the best of my knowledge, ... A: The color and smell of trans fluid changes as it is used. The '04 LH manual says about ATF+4 the ... | |
| overheating: '04 LH body with 3.2/3.5L | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a used 2004 chrysler concorde. It is slightly overheating & seems to be losing ... A: The rushing sound from the vents may be indicative of a coolant leak in the HVAC heater core under ... | |
| overheating 2000 chrysler sebring jxi | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Ok well we have replaced the pressure cap, thermostat, and temp sensor but the car still over heats. ... A: You might want to carefully touch the metal surfaces on the left and right sides of the radiator ... | |
| Tranny shifting at increasingly higher speeds | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1993 LeBaron LE 3.0 six w/3 speed tranny about 110,000 miles, which for the last year or ... A: I want to ask for one clarification: is this transmission a non-electronic 3-speed or an electronic ... | |
| '00 chrysler grand voyager 3.3L petrol | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago and yesterday the horn stopped working it doesnt seem to have any spring when u push the ... A: It is not clear exactly what is the issue with the alarm: what do you mean by 'playing up'? On the ... | |
| Power Window Switch Squeals Intermittently | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a '99 Dodge Grand Caravan and the driver side power window will intermittently have trouble ... A: I haven't had feedback about which might cause this, the regulator or the switch. But I would start ... | |
| chrysler 300 2005: CD player | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a chrysler 300 2005 the CD is stuck in the CD player. Is there a simple way that I can get ... A: I found no details about that malfunction in the '04 or '05 manuals. My thought is that an ... | |
| '96 dodge caravan: bcm replacement? | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: i've been told my BCM is probably bad. have read how to replace it myself but saw another post that ... A: If you have the vehicle theft security system there is a routine that you need to go through to set ... | |
| overheating 2000 chrysler sebring jxi | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Ok well we have replaced the pressure cap, thermostat, and temp sensor but the car still over heats. ... A: There is only one sensor that controls the engine operation/fans and the operates the temperature ... | |
| my car shut down and tapping too. | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: would the full pump make s fast ticking sound on a 01 Chrysler LHS ANSWER: If it sounds like it is ... A: I don't know of any relay in that location. The fuel pump is in the rear, in the tank, so I doubt ... | |
| my car shut down and tapping too. | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: would the full pump make s fast ticking sound on a 01 Chrysler LHS A: If it sounds like it is coming from the fuel tank, yes. But it should only sound for about a second ... | |
| Power assist on brakes | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My 06’ PT Cruiser 2.4 custom, was running 100% when I took it in for the schedule maintenance tune ... A: If the grommet is at the end of the vacuum hose where it joins the engine intake manifold where the ... | |
| 99 dodge ram 1500 | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My husband recentley purchased this full sized 4wd. It is oil fouling the #8 plug,not real bad,but ... A: I would do a compression test on the bad cylinder, both as found and with a teaspoon of oil added so ... | |
| '01 town and country: code 0500/1698 | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: hooked up computer to the car the codes were p0500,p1968. bought new batterie,transmission oil ... A: The 0500 says that the output speed sensor signal is not reliably being received at the TCM which ... | |
| Starter Removal: 2.7L LH body | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde, it has a 2.7 litre V6. After removing the 3 bolts from the starter ... A: I would try to get a fault code readout at a nationwide autoparts store where they often will do ... | |
| '96 Chrysler Sebring LXi Front Suspension | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: -Roland A couple of days ago the straight arm lower ball bearing broke loose from the wheel hub on ... A: Unfortunately the bearing and hub appear to be a single unit for disassembly/replacement service. ... | |
| '96 Chrysler Sebring LXi Front Suspension | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: -Roland A couple of days ago the straight arm lower ball bearing broke loose from the wheel hub on ... A: Whirring sounds that are clearly not clicking, and which vary both with speed and also depending ... | |
| '91 mini-van: Instrument Cluster Problems | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have replaced the Cluster control P C board with one that was certified OK. The ... A: The plugs that you describe appear to be the same as shown in the '93 manual for the mechanical ... | |
| '91 mini-van: Instrument Cluster Problems | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have replaced the Cluster control P C board with one that was certified OK. The ... A: Because the gauges and the warning lights (even though not normally illuminated) are flickering I ... | |
| Voyager diesel: manual trans/gear box oil fill | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Where do I check that there is enough oil in the gearbox. It is a 2,5 diesel, 2003 manual. Where is ... A: The filler plug is best accessed and seen by jacking up the vehicle (or lifting on a hoist) and ... | |
| '91 Acclaim ran out of fuel/won't start. | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 91 Plymouth Acclaim, 3.0L. The other day we were traveling on the hi-way when my wife ... A: It appears to me that something caused a 'fusible link'* to blow out which supplies one of the three ... | |
| '98 2.5L V-6 RUNNING ROUGH/codes 0172, 0175 | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: AND THE LAST THING THAT I HAD AN ISSUE WITH WAS THE EGR VALVE WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED AND FIXED THE ... A: Those codes say that the fuel mixture sensors on both banks of cylinders of the engine (which are ... | |
| '02 voyager crd: multi-system electrical failure | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: 5 crd 2002 model.some of the have stopped working the remote central locking,power doors,all dash ... A: The most common cause for the multi-system failure as you describe is corrosion/failure of the ... | |
| Cooling fans & AC issues | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: Engine cooling fans run at high speed anytime car is running. Does not come on with key only, just ... A: The temp gauge and the engine temp sensor is one and the same. I have a couple of possibilities: ... | |
| '04 engine stumbles, what to do | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring and everytime i go up hill or even down the road the car will jump or ... A: The best way to solve this is in fact to get a fault code readout via a plug-in code reader that ... | |
| Cooling fans & AC issues | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: Engine cooling fans run at high speed anytime car is running. Does not come on with key only, just ... A: You didn't say the year/make/model/engine so I can't be too helpful except wonder if the engine temp ... | |
| Trans Fluid - Change? | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an '04 Sebring Sedan with about 88k miles. Car runs fine, but to the best of my knowledge, ... A: I looked more closely amd you are correct on that mileage (I was reading the km not miles and was ... | |
| Just stopped moving though engine runs | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi, 3.0L V6 with only 84,000 miles. I've only owned the car since ... A: It is possible that the connection between the shift lever and the transmission shift rod on the ... | |
| '91 Imperial Theft alarm won't reset | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: My 91 Imperial has always had problems reseting the alarm and ignition disabler with the key in the ... A: I am not sure if it is the door lock switch that has failed or the wire between the switch and the ... | |
| oil light 'on' at idle | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXI 2.5L 6v Rebuilt motor due to (idiot light)= oil light would ... A: What is the number/'weight' of the oil in the crankcase? The oil pressure at a given rpm, in this ... | |
| '00 Voyager: no start | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: The van sometimes will not start not even with a boost.Has a new starter,alternator.If you let it ... A: Do yo mean the starter motor won't crank over the engine or that it does but the engine won't ... | |
| Trans down shifts to 2nd gear | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 eagle talon an it drives good around town shifts excellent until i get on highway then ... A: Chances are the transmission is acting up such as to cause the computer to put it into 'limp-in ... | |
| Trans Fluid - Change? | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an '04 Sebring Sedan with about 88k miles. Car runs fine, but to the best of my knowledge, ... A: The Service Manual recommends changing the fluid and filter (which requires dropping a pan) at ... | |
| '99 Minivan 3.3/3.8L motor/transmission mounts | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3 liter flex fuel engine. I want to replace the ... A: The '98 manual simply shows there to be three bolts (top fasteners) on one flange of the mount and ... | |
| raider duracross 2006 4.7 | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: repair said i need a solenoid pack, auto zone gave these codes P.O. and P.O. was driveing truck ... A: The 0700 code is usually set along with a specific code and is usually interpreted as a signifier ... | |
| raider duracross 2006 4.7 | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: repair said i need a solenoid pack, auto zone gave these codes P.O. and P.O. was driveing truck ... A: What were the full code numbers? Can you get another readout so we know exactly what the 4-digits ... | |
| 2008 CHRYSLER 300 C SPEED SENSOR | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: WHERE IS THIS LOCATED ANSWER: Hi Jennifer, If this is the 4-speed automatic, then the output speed ... A: Evidentally that 5-speed automatic was first sold in the '08 model for which I don't have a shop ... | |
| heater issue temp issue: '97 Cirrus/Stratus | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a '97 Chrysler Cirrus. I have had the thermostat & heater core replaced, radiator flushed and ... A: You can ask a NEW question and after filling in the text space with your postal address you then ... | |
| anti-freeze overflow boiling over | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler 300M and at first I was getting a little bit of anti-freeze on the ground. I ... A: Here is how I described the procedure to another owner: The funnel (special part No. 8195) has a ... | |
| anti-freeze overflow boiling over | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler 300M and at first I was getting a little bit of anti-freeze on the ground. I ... A: Next time you start the car, listen for any bubbling sounds inside the engine that begin before the ... | |
| 2008 CHRYSLER 300 C SPEED SENSOR | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: WHERE IS THIS LOCATED A: If this is the 4-speed automatic, then the output speed sensor is on the side of the driver's side ... | |
| anti-freeze overflow boiling over | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler 300M and at first I was getting a little bit of anti-freeze on the ground. I ... A: First we have to figure out where the anti-freeze is escaping from the cooling system. It could ... | |
| '99 Minivan 3.3/3.8L motor/transmission mounts | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3 liter flex fuel engine. I want to replace the ... A: There is also a fourth mount on the back side (toward the firewall) of the engine/transmission unit ... | |
| my car shut down, now relays are clicking | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: my 2001 LHS stopped on me and the relays under the hood are tapping when i turn the ignition to on. ... A: If the battery is fine, but the relays click when you turn the key to run, then I would believe that ... | |
| 2006 Chrysler T&C Power Door Lock | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Roland - I just replaced the driver's side power door lock actuator which failed on my 2006 Chrysler ... A: PS: Thanks for the information. I am wondering whether what you are describing is just one of the ... | |
| 2004 Pacifica P0440 and P0456 | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: From Time to time I got the P456 on the car. Yestersday while I wqas driving I heard a rare noise ... A: The 0440 goes a step further than the 0456 in that is says there is a 'general failure' of the evap ... | |
| heater issue temp issue: '97 Cirrus/Stratus | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a '97 Chrysler Cirrus. I have had the thermostat & heater core replaced, radiator flushed and ... A: I suspect that the mechanical cable between the temp control knob and the blend-air door lever ... | |
| my car shut down, now relays are clicking | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: my 2001 LHS stopped on me and the relays under the hood are tapping when i turn the ignition to on. ... A: That would appear to me to be a too low voltage on the system overall due to either a failure of the ... | |
| Multiple electrical system failures: '04 Pacifica | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD 3.5L Driving in rain suddenly all power seemed to go out, then quickly ... A: I don't believe the 0660 code is related to anything you have noticed because it is involved with a ... | |
| Starter Removal: 2.7L LH body | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde, it has a 2.7 litre V6. After removing the 3 bolts from the starter ... A: I have the '98 manual which adds the following steps: remove one nut from catalyst support bracket ... | |
| p0401: '03 3.5L LH body | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: have '03 concorde limited 3.5 high output.. getting p0401.. replaced the purge solenoid. no go.. ... A: I am a bit short-handed on the '03 set up. My '04 manual does have a section about the egr, but on ... | |
| p0401: '03 3.5L LH body | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: have '03 concorde limited 3.5 high output.. getting p0401.. replaced the purge solenoid. no go.. ... A: I would suggest that you do remove the egr and clean it out and if possible try moving the valve ... | |
| #8 fuse blows: Sebring '04 | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: My alternator light would come on my chrysler sebring 2004 2.7 for a few weeks. then my car would ... A: The alternator light will come on when there is a short circuit shunting current to ground in such a ... | |
| '04 Sebring: fuse #8 blows | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: My 04 Chysler Sebring LXI is giving me the blues, my #8 fuse has been blowing out alot lately. It is ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "I can't replace it anymore". Is the socket pin broken on one side or ... | |
| '02 Chrysler Voyager: theft system horn? | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Sory for some reason I was unable to ask you any more question it only came up as rate expert. What ... A: Are you absolutely certain that you removed the horn relay from the rectangular box next to the ... | |
| Air cleaner - Chrysler Sebring Limited 2006 | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Chrysler Sebring Limited 2006, GTC 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A). I tried to replace the air ... A: The only thing that didn't work is that you didn't ask for the pages and provide the email address ... | |
| no control of heat temp in '00 LHS | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chry lhs 3.5 both heater core line are hot but blows out luke warm air ANSWER: I ... A: The control head can only be placed into the diagnostic mode while the engine is running and the ... | |
| Overheating/Fans don't come on: '02 Sebring 2.7L | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Hey Kevin, My 2002 Chrysler Sebring 2.7L is overheating due to the fans not coming on. When I remove ... A: Each relay is activated by its own wire from the pcm. The low speed relay dark blue/tan wire is ... | |
| '02 voyager alarm horn won't come off | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler voyager 2002 alarm comes off and I can't stop it. Still can start it but sound doesn't ... A: I don't understand. What is the horn doing? What is happening when you try to start the engine? What ... | |
| 02 neon reverse slippage, code1736 | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: my daughter has an 02 neon trans slip in reverse goes well in 1rst. throws code p0736 in reverse ... A: This is a 'speed sensor error' in reverse code, but it doesn't mean a sensor is necessarily bad. It ... | |
| p1294 code | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I am getting a code on my 2000 dodge stratus. The code is p1294. What and how do I fix it? A: That is the code for the idle speed not being achieved and suggests either an issue the idle air ... | |
| '02 voyager alarm horn won't come off | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler voyager 2002 alarm comes off and I can't stop it. Still can start it but sound doesn't ... A: I am not understanding what the situation is. The horn could be draining the battery, but it also ... | |
| car start, run, and shut down:'98 minivan | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: 98 caravan 3.0 Liter Automatic engine start and shut dowm immediatly (like it is running out of ... A: If the engine start/shutdown is like clockwork (about 3 seconds between starting and shutting off) ... | |
| '08 Sebring: falters/stalls at idle | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, V6, 2.7L engine that occasionally wants to stall and then the RPM's ... A: The most likely item would be the exhaust gas recirculation valve not closing off tightly when you ... | |
| '08 Sebring: falters/stalls at idle | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, V6, 2.7L engine that occasionally wants to stall and then the RPM's ... A: There is likely a fault that has been sensed by the engine controller and given a code number. The ... | |
| emission issues with 1988 lebaron turbo | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a 1988 crysler labaron TURBO model that keeps getting super rich feeds for emmisions ... A: You are welcome. If you find that an injector is leaking then I can xerox and postal mail you some ... | |
| emission issues with 1988 lebaron turbo | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a 1988 crysler labaron TURBO model that keeps getting super rich feeds for emmisions ... A: I assume this if the 2.2L Turbo II engine. I would consider a couple of possililities: How about the ... | |
| no control of heat temp in '00 LHS | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chry lhs 3.5 both heater core line are hot but blows out luke warm air ANSWER: I ... A: The next logical step would be to check for whether the control unit has recognized the problem and ... | |
| '02 voyager alarm horn won't come off | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler voyager 2002 alarm comes off and I can't stop it. Still can start it but sound doesn't ... A: I suspect that the horn relay is faulty and sticking in the closed position. It is located in the ... | |
| car start, run, and shut down:'98 minivan | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: 98 caravan 3.0 Liter Automatic engine start and shut dowm immediatly (like it is running out of ... A: That is consistent with, but not necessarily diagnositc of, your having a vehicle theft security ... | |
| '02 300M digital heat/AC display | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 300M, 3.6L engine. Recently the heat/AC digital display started coming on/off and now ... A: You probably didn't take it apart far enough to see the circuit board. But the only part that you ... | |
| '02 300M digital heat/AC display "out" | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 300M, 3.6L engine. Recently the heat/AC digital display started coming on/off and now ... A: The display in the unit may be faulty or the circuitry on the main board that powers the display ... | |
| Electrical system apparently 'dead': '03 Sebring | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: ihave a 2003 chr sebring shut it off went back to start it nothing happend the batt was good the ... A: If the battery is indeed ok (it might have internally shorted out or some very large short circuit ... | |
| '00 T&C,3.3L, long starting up | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler, Town & Country LXI, 3.3 Ltr. 140K miles. I am trying to keep it alive. It ... A: The best approach to this is to see if the engine controller has recognized a sensor or other cause ... | |
| '95 Neon won't start after waterpump change | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Daughters car had overheating issues, constantly adding water. Replaced thermostat, hardwired ... A: Is this the 1.6L or 2.0L(SOHC/DOHC?) engine. I can check into the details of what may have gone ... | |
| Chrysler lhs electrical problem | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 lhs and my battery wont stay charged. Also I have the flickering light problem on the ... A: There are several issues going on here, some cause, some effect. There is some sort of current being ... | |
| Air cleaner - Chrysler Sebring Limited 2006 | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Chrysler Sebring Limited 2006, GTC 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A). I tried to replace the air ... A: The housing should be sealed if at all possible. I have a CD of the '06 manual that shows the steps ... | |
| 05 chrysler pacific touring 3.5 jerk at 3500 | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: My chrysler pacific jerks when at 35000 . I have changed the crankshaft position sensor but it still ... A: Three of the codes suggest that there is a bad wire/connection in the crankshaft position sensor ... | |
| Check engine light flashed then car stalled | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Check engine light flashed on my 1999 Chryler 300m then car stalled with oil lamp illuminated. NOw ... A: It may be that the ignition key method is not available on the vehicle. Just to be sure, you did: ... | |
| Check engine light flashed then car stalled | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Check engine light flashed on my 1999 Chryler 300m then car stalled with oil lamp illuminated. NOw ... A: Follow-up questions are always permitted, even when I am 'maxed out'. But after about 3 or 4 ... | |
| P1698/P0500 | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: i read you answer on the code p 1698 .i have a 2003 the trany is not shifting and all the lights on ... A: The two speed sensors are on the side of the transmission, about mid-line, one in front of the ... | |
| P1698/P0500 | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: i read you answer on the code p 1698 .i have a 2003 the trany is not shifting and all the lights on ... A: Those codes are: for 0500 no vehicle speed sensor signal (which could be the sensor, its wiring or ... | |
| Check engine light flashed then car stalled | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Check engine light flashed on my 1999 Chryler 300m then car stalled with oil lamp illuminated. NOw ... A: Try turning the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ... | |
| No Starter action: '98 T & C | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: my van will not start. yesterday it started fine but i went out to start it and it would not. all ... A: If you are getting the soft click sound from the starter relay, then it could be anything from the ... | |
| Misses when warmed up: '01 3.3L | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2001 Chrysler T&C 3.3L LX, the van starts and runs but when its warms up it start to miss ... A: I wonder whether one of the two engine temp sensors is 'off-value' which is causing an incorrect ... | |
| Lock on manual sliding door - 05 Grand Caravan | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an 05 Grand Caravan with manual sliding side doors and an after-market installed keyless ... A: You will want to remove the latch/lock assembly to see what is wrong. To do that you have to remove ... | |
| '93 ETAX: drives in 2nd only/code 11 | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: will not change gears , at first but i can stop and restart car it will shift into gear. 1993 ... A: I wonder why that recommendation was offered? The 11 code specifically point to a failure of the ... | |
| Engine Smoking from edge of valve cover: 2.5L V-6 | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Sebring Convertible JXI. Just recently the engine started smoking. It's smoking from ... A: The most likely reason for smoke or vapor to be exiting under the edge of the valve cover is that ... | |
| engine stalls on '07 2.7L Sebring/codes 2302, 2311. | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: i just bought a 2007 chrysler sebring touring addition sedan with a 2.7 V6 ecofuel (e85) engine. the ... A: The 2302 and 2311 codes are indeed related to the secondary spark on two of the cylinders and ... | |
| '97 T&C tranny codes: speed sensor | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: You helped me fix the overhead OAT no workee a couple months ago, so I knew where to come for the ... A: The input is the one closer to the engine and the 715 point to it, along with the 731. No fluid loss ... | |
| '02 Stratus: key lock mechanism | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 dodge stratus that I cannot get to start. The key won't turn in the ignition. I have ... A: There is an interlock as you describe which may be the problem. I can copy the pages about it from ... | |
| no control of heat temp in '00 LHS | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chry lhs 3.5 both heater core line are hot but blows out luke warm air A: I think it is the blend door. There may be a self-calibration built-in to the unit. Start the ... | |
| Horn not blowing - now horn blows all the time | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm working on our son's 1996 Chrysler Cirrus with a 2.5 v-6 engine. The car has been sitting for ... A: Try the horn relay to possibly be flaky. It is located in the fuse box at the left end of the dash, ... | |
| misfire #1 | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Chrysler 2006 town/country. had misfired in #1 & 4 cylinder. replaced plug on 1 & 4, still misfire, ... A: I assume you have been following the fault codes to see what remains. Maybe a compression test on ... | |
| send cd | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: please send cd how to get to dash board lights on 2003 Chrysler sebring limited convertible thank ... A: Charlie, As you can see, there is no address in your message to me. If you did include then it got ... | |
| thermostat: 3.2/3.5L | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: where is the thermostat located on a 2001 chrysler 300m A: On the 3.2/3.5L engines it is on the lower left side of the engine where the lower radiator hose (on ... | |
| Vibration at 25-30, 45-50 mph | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem similar to your repley to a 4/7 letter... At 25-30mph and 45-50mph there is a ... A: I can't find the 4/7 letter. But if these are new tires on the vehicle it is possible that as ... | |
| ignition switch/ ignition lock cyliner | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chrysler concorde with a 2.7L. that I have had for 3 years. The battery drains down ... A: The ignition lock cylinder may be worn out or the ignition switch which it operates may be loose in ... | |
| cooling fans won't come on: 3.0L | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: 2000 plymouth voyager 3.0L cooling fans wont come on.jumped 12v to fans they run. changed ect ... A: There are two coolant sensors: the one on the side of the thermostat well is for the gauge and has a ... | |
| Transmission shift problem: drives in 2nd only | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: will not change gears , at first but i can stop and restart car it will shift into gear. 1993 ... A: You have the electronic transmission which has self-diagnostic capability and it has found there to ... | |
| cluster lights | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: lights are not working, that light up dash board. milage , radio lights are working and can be ... A: Year/make/model/body style, please? Chances are it is a loose solder joint on the interface between ... | |
| '91 Imperial Theft alarm won't reset | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: My 91 Imperial has always had problems reseting the alarm and ignition disabler with the key in the ... A: If you removed the theft module above the glove box that may have put you into a harder lock out ... | |
| Current draw in hazard circuit when off | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Rowland- I'm trying to help out my mother-in-law with her 2006 Chrysler T&C mini van. She is having ... A: Then that is fuse #24 and it powers one segment (hazard function) of the body computer (pin #2 of ... | |
| 88 Dodge Dynasty engine stopped at red light, won't start again | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Dodge Dynasty, 3L v6, I was driving this morning and when I came to a stop at a light ... A: I would check to see if you hear the fuel pump run for about a second when you turn the key to the ... | |
| '05 Chrysler 300 will crank but won't start | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My 300 Chrysler will crank but engine won't turn over, lights, radio comes on but won't start. Also ... A: On the fuel tank/fuel pump/gasoline to engine possibilities: have a helper turn the key to the run ... | |
| '05 Chrysler 300 will crank but won't start | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My 300 Chrysler will crank but engine won't turn over, lights, radio comes on but won't start. Also ... A: Just to be certain, the starter motor is rotating (cranking) the engine, correct? If so, and there ... | |
| Current draw in tail/turn/hazard circuit when off | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Rowland- I'm trying to help out my mother-in-law with her 2006 Chrysler T&C mini van. She is having ... A: If the fuse you speak of is #14 at the front of the box, then that indeed is the ignition off draw ... | |
| '98 Sebring Transmission | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I was told that my car, which is a 1998 Chrysler Convertible Sebring, is taking off in second gear. ... A: The best thing to do is go to a nationwide autoparts store such as Autozone who will do a free fault ... | |
| gauge cluster | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: How many hours will it take to replace a gauge cluster? It's in a 1998 caravan I checked all the ... A: I can tell you the steps which should be less than an hour: Remove the cover on the steering column ... | |
| '00 Neon blows #10 fuse in the fuse block | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: The fuse operates LDP ABS, PTU SOL, ENG RLYS, and ENG MOD. when I turn the key the fuse blows ... A: Fuse #10 powers (in parallel) the engine control module (so that would be why the engine will not ... | |
| ELECTRICAL PROBLEM | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300 and it began starting ittermittently a few weeks ago. I had it taken in ... A: You are correct to have removed the car from this mechanic. If the car is completely dead then that ... | |
| UK Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD White smoke at idle | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: After around 3 minutes at idle or low revs I get white smoke from exhaust I pull away with a cloud ... A: Watch to be sure that you aren't loosing coolant slowly which would be a sign of an internal engine ... | |
| headlight bulb replacement, right side | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: 2005 dodge Stratus, Coupe, SXT, 2.4L, 16 valve, how do you replace the headlight bulb on the right ... A: I am not so familiar with the '05 Stratus Coupe. I suspect that it may be a Mitsubishi built car ... | |
| '05 Chrysler 300 will crank but won't start | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: My 300 Chrysler will crank but engine won't turn over, lights, radio comes on but won't start. Also ... A: There is a self-diagnostic capability on-board which you should be able to access with the ignition ... | |
| BCM/PCM replacement problems | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: Have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX with a 2.5 V6. Have had engine cooling fan (won't shut ... A: I don't think so...the manuals speak of the intervention of the DRB being brought to bear on the ... | |
| Chrysler BCM/PCM issues | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: Have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX with a 2.5 V6. Have had engine cooling fan (won't shut ... A: When you change out a BCM or PCM in a vehicle that has a security system you have to program those ... | |
| '03 Sebring window regulator | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: 2003 sebring LXi 4 dr pwr locks & windows. The right front door window jumps the track. How do I ... A: The easiest way would be for me to copy the pages off a CD manual I have which shows how to remove ... | |
| dodge neon 98 manual trans | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a bad clutch cable. I have taken the old one out and have installed the new one up to the ... A: The figure shows there to be some sort of a cover on the case at that point which has been removed. ... | |
| dodge neon 98 manual trans | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a bad clutch cable. I have taken the old one out and have installed the new one up to the ... A: Based on one illustration in the '97 shop manual I have it appears that the rubber washer should be ... | |
| oil light flickering at idle | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: why does oil light flicker at 700rpm ?? We have changed oil, and filter, with known brand filter, ... A: The spec for minimum oil pressure is 5 psi on most vehicles, and the idle speed is usually a bit ... | |
| 98 Dodge Neon: Clutch cable | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to replace the clutch cable. There is a dust cover at the transmission end of the ... A: There is a clutch cable 'inspection cover' but the manual just says to remove it, without giving any ... | |
| 1992 Dodge Ram Van Stalling/starting | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My 1992 250 318 Dodge ram van 109,000 mi. started stalling this July. Seemed to be a fuel issue. Had ... A: I am not expert on the Ram vans with v-8 engines. However, it may be the case that the computer has ... | |
| chrysler lhs: shuts done after 20' | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: my problem is the car runs fine for about 20 min then shuts off will not restart problem is no spark ... A: The 32 code suggests that there is a problem with the exhaust gas recircualation valve, possibly ... | |
| chrysler lhs: shuts done after 20' | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: my problem is the car runs fine for about 20 min then shuts off will not restart problem is no spark ... A: Have you checked for fault codes, either with a code reader (or a free readout at a nationwide ... | |
| AC fan | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My AC fan on my 2005 Sebring (Base)for the past 6 months would shut off and come back on by itself. ... A: Check fuse #1 in the junction block behind the left end cap of the dash, and then check that there ... | |
| no spark | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I am not getting any spark to plugs. Mechanic here says it is bad computer. Can a bad computer ... A: It could, but that would not be my highest priority. It could be a bad sensor. You might be able to ... | |
| '88 le baron convertible turbo 2.2l: no idle | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Any help would be much appreciated. My son's Lebaron ran well until his timing belt snapped. We had ... A: Then it is a Turbo II, but I will send that and the Turbo I too. I need to know a postal mailing ... | |
| '88 le baron convertible turbo 2.2l: no idle | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Any help would be much appreciated. My son's Lebaron ran well until his timing belt snapped. We had ... A: You didn't mention doing a check for fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave ... | |
| heater fan stuck on high | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Chrysler LHS Heater fan stuck on high. The only way to shut it off is by pulling the fuse. (it ... A: The conventional unit with 4 speeds has a similar device called the 'resistor block' and is located ... | |
| heater fan stuck on high" '97 LHS with ATC | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Chrysler LHS Heater fan stuck on high. The only way to shut it off is by pulling the fuse. (it ... A: The blower module is blown. It provides the 14 different possible fan speeds, but when it goes out ... | |
| PT Cruiser Transmission | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: My 02 Cruiser engine light went on immediately after the vehicle suddenly shut off as I was pulling ... A: The code says there is something wrong with the 2-4 solenoid which is fortunately inside a box on ... | |
| 2005 Chrysler Pacifica arm rest removal | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I would like to put seat cover on the four captain's chairs in my car but cannot figure out how to ... A: The manual shows there to be a round cover hiding a bolt under it located where the arm attaches to ... | |
| '99 Sebring 2.5L: no start | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 sebring convertible jxi with a 2.5 in it, It has spark and fuel but wont start, Its been ... A: Spark/fuel but no start usually means the mixture or fuel/air is off-value. There is one sensor that ... | |
| 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring - Oxygen Sensor | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Kevin, My emissions test shows I have a DTC P0138; which is a malfunction of the ... A: I just found your question in the pool. Can you tell me which engine (L) you have there? Usually ... | |
| chrysler grand voyager | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: ! The difference now being when I switch the unit off for 10 minutes or so then turn it back on I ... A: The next step is to check that the flow of hot engine coolant is unobstructed. In the engine ... | |
| '02 Voyager will not start | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Voyager that has been running a little rough in the last couple of weeks, had minimal ... A: Easiest would be to use the ignition key: "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or ... | |
| 2.5L V-6: dies when coming to a stop | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 chrysler sebring lxi 2.5L and my distributor died a few weeks ago and since its been ... A: It may very well be as simple as lubricating the stem of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve ... | |
| 2.5L V-6: dies when coming to a stop | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 chrysler sebring lxi 2.5L and my distributor died a few weeks ago and since its been ... A: Did you check out the egr valve as I described above, because that also is listed as something to ... | |
| chrysler grand voyager uk model | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: 5 crd uk model that won't blow warm air into the cabin the fan works perfectly and the air con is ... A: It may be just a matter of calibrating the doors inside the HVAC unit so that the blend air door is ... | |
| Driver side mirror replacement | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: The mirror glass on the driver side is bad. I purchased just the glass mirror. How do I replace ... A: I have the instructions on a CD which I can copy and attach to an email I will send you. But to do ... | |
| Sliding door locking mechanism | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to fix the sliding door lock on my 01 caravan, it is manual and seems to get jammed and ... A: The manual about the sliding door cover 17 pages, but there are 3 pages that describe adjustments ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Sebring cooling fan problem | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: my wife 2002 Chrysler Sebring has been over heating for 3 months so I kept adding water to make ... A: My suspicion is that one of the fans is defective as regards its low speed winding and somehow that ... | |
| '99 minivan: autostick not working | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: 1999 grand caravan 3.8 137,000 mi. with the auto stick. Sifting through many sites on the web, yours ... A: The autostick feature is not related specifically or dependent upon the digital communication ... | |
| Spark Plugs- 98 Sebring Convertible | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Sebring Convertible v6, and it's been a headache. As of now, we're trying to find all ... A: They are on the rear side of the engine, near the firewall-side. Here are the steps for removing and ... | |
| Crankshaft sensor: spacer needed? | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: 1994 Chrysler Concorde, 3.3L V6: we diagnosed my engine problems to be a failed crankshaft sensor so ... A: I don't see a specific reference to the need for the paper spacer in my '94 service manual but if ... | |
| crankshaft position sensor location on a 2003 Dodgw Intrepid 2.7 Engine | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Where is the Crankshaft position sensor on the 2.7 liter Engine on the 2003 Dodge Intrepid? A: That sensor is located on the passenger side of the transmission housing, at the very front where it ... | |
| 01 Concorde: IOD fuse | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Kevin, I may have found the problem. There was some corroded terminals on the Battery jump start ... A: Fuse 19 supplies many, many lights plug a circuit in the body control module. I wasn't involved with ... | |
| timing chain installation for 2.7 L | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: do you have to rotate the cams clock wise or counterclock wise i tried counter clock wise but every ... A: I am not clear: do you want the pages? If so, then you do have to ask a NEW question and ... | |
| timing chain installation for 2.7 L | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: do you have to rotate the cams clock wise or counterclock wise i tried counter clock wise but every ... A: Are you aware that this engine is an 'interference' type (e.g. the valves are not free-wheeling) so ... | |
| replace shifter cable | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: On my 2000 Chrysler LHS I started to have a little problem shifting out of Park. A few days later I ... A: Again, The details would be in very close up-views at the shifter and inside the engine compartment. ... | |
| '85 dodge diplomat radio substitution | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: so my buddy wants to exchange the am radio for something with fm and maybe a tape deck or even a cd ... A: I have the manual for the front wheel drive radios of '85. Does his car have just a 7-pin plug or ... | |
| reprograming of remote | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: 2003 Sebring LXi Sedan Remote unlocks 4 doors when pressed. Would like it to open the driver door ... A: Interestingly, the remote can be 'toggled' between those two choices, BUT the shop manual that I ... | |
| replace shifter cable | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: On my 2000 Chrysler LHS I started to have a little problem shifting out of Park. A few days later I ... A: There are very minor differences between the '98 and the '04 instructions. So I would find it easier ... | |
| replace shifter cable | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: On my 2000 Chrysler LHS I started to have a little problem shifting out of Park. A few days later I ... A: Is it a floor mounted shift or a column mounted shift lever? I have the procedures for the '98 model ... | |
| "02 3.5L Engine/ same as a '99? | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: My 2002 Chrysler Concorde Engine blew (3.5L), now looking to get another one. Will a 99 Concorde ... A: My suggestion would be to go to a Chrysler dealer and ask at the parts counter what their ... | |
| we dont have p-code number come out to odometer. | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: yes i follow your instruction, on off on off and on, and wait 10 seconds.buth the p-code not yet ... A: If you take the car to a shop that you trust and which has a fault code reader which plugs into the ... | |
| 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.3L No Start | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.3 liter engine. While in drive at a stop light, the ... A: We could look further into the asd relay circuit situation, but because you have improved things by ... | |
| '90 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave. Seized Windows. | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I've had battery issues and fuse problems before but this is new. Drove to the store just fine, ... A: I would suggest that you take a look under the dash. along the full length of the steering coulumn ... | |
| O2 senser, Bank 1 | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced my bank 1 o2 sensor 2 times now. Each time the check engine light has been reset it ... A: It is likely that the connection of one of the four wires to the sensor is flakey. Let me know the ... | |
| '90 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave. Seized Windows. | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I've had battery issues and fuse problems before but this is new. Drove to the store just fine, ... A: The power for the windows/door locks/seats comes out of a circuit breaker #1 in the relay box ... | |
| 98 Town & Country LXi: false alarm | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: The alarm has went off randomly 3 times in the past 24 hours. Twice within 2 minutes about an hour ... A: If the alarm system isn't armed it shouldn't go off. What is the status of the alarm light on the ... | |
| '02 t and c radio: audio ok but no speaker sound | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2002 TOWN AND COUNTRY WITH FACTORY DVD PLAYER. THE RADIO WORKED FINE WHEN I PARKED IT, A ... A: There is a power source also for the speakers that comes out of the 'name brand speaker relay' ... | |
| '91 minivan: Instrument Cluster Circuit Board | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to a question Roland asked after answering my email. My instrument cluster is ... A: I just found this question in the 'pool' and now see that you have the mechanical type cluster. ... | |
| Instrument Cluster Circuit Board | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have just read your reply to Shannon about her problem with an erratic instrument ... A: I have the '91 wiring diagrams so let me know which type of cluster that you have (mechanical or ... | |
| idling to high or very noise | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: sir, i got chrysler voyager crd lx 2004. my problem now is. THE IDLING IS VERY HIGH. I FOUND THAT ... A: mhel hermano, The best way is to get a fault code readout of the engine controller. I am not sure ... | |
| code p1495 | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country mini van, recently My engine light came on and my speed ... A: That would be the least likely cause of the problem. More likely it is the leak detection pump ... | |
| Alternator grounding wire burnt off | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Chrysler Town and country LXi 3.8 V6. Driving down the road today my van cuts off, coasts to a ... A: No, the fusible link is on the + wire, not the grounding wire, which I don't actually see in the '97 ... | |
| Alternator grounding wire burnt off | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Chrysler Town and country LXi 3.8 V6. Driving down the road today my van cuts off, coasts to a ... A: I would believe that the alternator shorted to ground which resulted in the battery discharging ... | |
| Chryser Cirrus LXi '99 Intermittent no start | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: Did you guys ever find a solution for the following problem: ... A: Check fuses #5 and #8 in the box in the engine compartment. One of those might have a crack in it ... | |
| lower reverse solenoid | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: 2005 dodge 1500 wont shift out of 3rd gear ,have been toldits a lower revers solenoid - where is ... A: If the fault code readout said the l/r solenoid is the problem then I would believe it. I don't have ... | |
| headlight doors: '90 LeBaron J-body coupe/convert. | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get a wiring diagram for relays to open and close the head light doors and location ... A: The relays for that are contained within, in the '90 LeBaron, a 'control module' on the left side of ... | |
| hood release cable | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm having trouble changing out a broken hood release cable on a 1999 Chrysler Intrepid. I have the ... A: I am not clear about what might be still on the front end of the old cable that is preventing it ... | |
| '98 Cirrus: no start when hot | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: Okay, I have a 98 Chrysler Cirrus 6cyclinder 2.5lengine it runs for a good minute then when i stop ... A: My suspicion is that the other engine sensor is the problem (the crankshaft position sensor, not the ... | |
| 95 CHRYSLER CIRRUS: engine removal | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: HOW TO TAKE OUT THE ENGINE AT HOME A: That is a multistep process The procedure has 36 steps in each direction and involves having an ... | |
| Response to Previous Problem 99 T7c No Crank, No Start | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am replying to your last answer which I have copied and pasted below (hope this makes it easier ... A: Do you have a volt-ohm meter? Did you make any of the voltage measurements I last suggested? Does ... | |
| door panel removal | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: how do i remove the passenger side door panel on a 2 door, 2001, chyrsler sebring A: I assume this is a 2-door coupe model, correct? The '00 manual I have shows: the window regulator ... | |
| Refill coolant: 2.7L, 3.2L, 3.5L engines LH body | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chrysler concorde lxi, it has a 3.2L engine, out of the blue yesterday my car started ... A: If one of the hose connections at the bottle came off anything could happen. Lets just watch the ... | |
| Response to Previous Problem 99 T7c No Crank, No Start | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am replying to your last answer which I have copied and pasted below (hope this makes it easier ... A: If the jump from front to back across the starter relay socket causes the starter motor to turn over ... | |
| Response to Previous Problem 99 T7c No Crank, No Start | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am replying to your last answer which I have copied and pasted below (hope this makes it easier ... A: The fact that the jump from the fat red to the brown causes the motor to respond corroborates that ... | |
| 86 Lebaron | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: The PCM on my car shorted out and left me on the side of the road.Got the car home, replaced the PCM ... A: If you have fuel pressure and spark, but a code 27, then there is a chance the the throttle body ... | |
| 86 Lebaron | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: The PCM on my car shorted out and left me on the side of the road.Got the car home, replaced the PCM ... A: The 27 code says that the circuit which turns the injector on and off doesn't look right to the PCM. ... | |
| Transmission Codes - 94 Plymouth Voyager | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I ran a test on my mom's van to see what was going on. The Van seems to not want to switch gears ... A: All except the 24 code unfortunately point toward an internal mechanical situation that would ... | |
| Code P1494: '97 3,3/3.8L T&C | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the lifters, pushrods, rocker arms and shaft on my 1997 Chrysler town and country 3.8 ... A: The code refers to the vapor collection and recycling system which involves a leak detection pump ... | |
| 97 LHS Transmission Issue: code 1768 | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to my previous question. ... A: Another possibility is that the range sensor contacts are not working properly in 3 and L. Check ... | |
| '99 sebring convertible: alternator removal | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: We've got a 99 sebring convertible with a bad alternator. I've read a couple of your other posts ... A: Here are the steps from the '00 manual: The steps for replacing the alternator (on the 2.5L V-6 ... | |
| 97 LHS Transmission Issue: code 1768 | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to my previous question. ... A: I am thinking that the trans control relay contacts are either stuck closed or stuck open (there is ... | |
| 96 Sebring suddenly in limp mode | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Sebring Convert JX, 2.4L with 141,000 miles on it. I was taking my daughter shopping ... A: That code points toward the solenoid 'pack' which typically is replaced as a whole rather trying to ... | |
| '99 Breeze:no speedo, stuck in 2nd | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: my gf's 99 plymouth breeze has the following symptoms: 1. Speedometer does not work (sits at 0) ... A: The lack of speedo reading suggests the 'output speed sensor' located on the side of the ... | |
| '97 2.4L: coolant temp sensor? | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: What does the computer code 1412 mean on a 1997 Plymouth Voyager mean? The cooling fans do not come ... A: The coolant temp sensor is threaded into the thermostat housing and you can find that housing by ... | |
| '97: computer code 1412 or 14, 12? | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: What does the computer code 1412 mean on a 1997 Plymouth Voyager mean? The cooling fans do not come ... A: Was that code obtained by the check engine light? If so, then it probably means a code 14 and a code ... | |
| 1994 Voyager: starter | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a bad battery 3 weeks ago making a rattling click when failing to crank. Neighborhood mechanic ... A: I would put this issue on the neighborhood mechanic's shoulder's. The fact that the starter motor ... | |
| 96 Sebring suddenly in limp mode | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Sebring Convert JX, 2.4L with 141,000 miles on it. I was taking my daughter shopping ... A: No, that is the purpose of limp mode. It cuts the power to the transmission circuits and puts it in ... | |
| 96 Sebring suddenly in limp mode | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Sebring Convert JX, 2.4L with 141,000 miles on it. I was taking my daughter shopping ... A: '96 is a transition year for the fault code system so getting a self-diagnosis from the transmission ... | |
| Car Over Heating | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chrysler concorde lxi, it has a 3.2L engine, out of the blue yesterday my car started ... A: If by smoking you mean that white smoke was coming out the tail pipe, then that is a clear sign that ... | |
| '97 town & country won't start | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have 1997 town & country 3.8 lxi. Went I bought this used van, it got a problem with transmission. ... A: Do you mean won't start because the starter won't crank over the engine, or do you mean the starter ... | |
| '01 dodge grand caravan: no start/code 1684 | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I will try to keep this brief but I have had many problems with my 2001 grand caravan . 3.3 engine ... A: That code means the power to the pcm was disconnected recently. That code will be set by the battery ... | |
| '01 dodge grand caravan | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I will try to keep this brief but I have had many problems with my 2001 grand caravan . 3.3 engine ... A: Try the ignition key to get fault codes:"On-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or ... | |
| heat/ac mode control: '99 Intrepid | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I am having the same problem with my 99 Intrepid...the mode function does not change the ... A: I don't think it matters whether you remove the + post clamp, but to be sure you can remove both, ... | |
| body control module removal: '95 LH body | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I have tried to get to the body control module inside the dash above the passenger's legs and can't ... A: Here are the steps as shown in the manual and with additional description from another ownwer: ... | |
| 2004 Sebring 2.4L: no start/code 0340 | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I have already changed out the fuel pump relay/starter relay/ and the eatx relay. I had brought a ... A: It is on the rear of the cylinder head where the cam shaft's back end is located. It is round and ... | |
| 99 T & C LX 3.8 L. V6: No Starter | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Ok, 2 weeks ago we replaced the radiator fans. Had just put last bolt on when we heard a loud POP. ... A: OK, lets start and go backwards. Because you know how the starter is wired up, try jumping a wire ... | |
| 2004 Sebring 2.4L: no start/code 0340 | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I have already changed out the fuel pump relay/starter relay/ and the eatx relay. I had brought a ... A: Have you checked fuses 14, 23, 24, and 25 in the power box in the engine compartment? The cam shaft ... | |
| Blend door cable or actuator:'08 Sebring | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. About a year ago I didn't get any heat after the engine was warmed ... A: There is a self-calibration/self-diagnostic test that is described in the '06 manual, which is the ... | |
| 2004 Sebring: no start/code 0340 | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring that will not start i was driving to work last week and the check ... A: Well I would charge the battery, then try and start it, and then see what code(s) are showing. One ... | |
| 2004 Sebring: no start/code 0340 | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring that will not start i was driving to work last week and the check ... A: You didn't tell me whether you changed out the cam sensor which is what the 0340 is pointing you to ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler pacifica drivers electric seat | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 2004 Chrysler Pacifica 6 cyl.loaded The drivers side elacric seat is not moving forward when ... A: I have the Pacifica manual on a CD and that shows the seat removal procedure and some ideas about ... | |
| '98 minivan: Power door locks 'possesed' | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have the problem above on a 1998 Dodge Grand caravan 3.3L eng with Remote Key Entry. The ... A: The door lock system is mediated by the body control module which gets inputs from five different ... | |
| Electric rear door locks | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Some times the electric rear door locks will not open/lock when using remote or when using the door ... A: Is this a Dakota, Ram, or Durango? If so I may have an answer from an '04 manual I have on CD and ... | |
| 1999 jeep cherokee 0705/1491 | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Sorry Roland, I did not see a link for a follow up question. You asked if I noticed my fan not ... A: As I said at the beginning of this discussion I don't have the '99 Jeep manual. Now that I look over ... | |
| 1999 jeep cherokee 0705/1491 | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Sorry Roland, I did not see a link for a follow up question. You asked if I noticed my fan not ... A: If you find that the relay is mounted on one of the frame metal structures, as opposed to being in ... | |
| oil/gas sensor location and do i unplug neg or positive wire to reset senors | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: unplug negative or positive wire to reset senors where are senors located for oil/gas send pictures ... A: What type of oil sensor and what type of gas sensor are you asking about? Do you mean the oil ... | |
| '99 Cherokee 4.0L: code 0705/1491 | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Roland, my check engine light came on over a yr ago. I had it checked at a local garage and the ... A: Have you noticed that when the engine temp gauge is moving toward H that the radiator fan is not ... | |
| '99 Cherokee 4.0L: code 0705/1491 | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Roland, my check engine light came on over a yr ago. I had it checked at a local garage and the ... A: The code that is causing the check engine light is the 1491. The 0705 says that the device inside ... | |
| serpentine and power steering belt removal | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a split serpentine belt on a 98 chrysler sebring convertible 4.5 L. I eased the tension, but ... A: I am not clear as to what you have done, but here is how it is supposed to be done: Loosen the bolt ... | |
| battery discharging | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler sebring jxi that you helped me with before . About a month ago you helped me ... A: Yes, Either an Auto Parts or an Electronics Parts/Supply store would have such a device. We are only ... | |
| battery | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler sebring jxi that you helped me with before . About a month ago you helped me ... A: There are a number of circuits that are powered when the ignition is nonetheless 'off' so what you ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L A/C Heat problem | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure how or where to respond properly to your answer on my post yesterday so I'm trying ... A: Check fuse 17 in the fuse box behind the left end-cap of the dash. If that is not blown then I don't ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L A/C Heat problem | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure how or where to respond properly to your answer on my post yesterday so I'm trying ... A: No, touching the two clamps together is what needs to be done, and it doesn't matter whether a SI ... | |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica p0132 | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: please help . i have a 2005 chrysler pacifica found code p0132 . and replace front O2 sensor . and ... A: I assume you have been dealing with the right side upstream sensor (right side as the engine would ... | |
| 1993 rear 1/4 window | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I am also having issues with the rear passenger window on my 1993 Lebaron convertible. Do you still ... A: I would copy a couple of pages from the '94 manual and postal mail them to you. Send me a follow-up ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L A/C Heat problem | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I disconnected the battery to change my thermostat. When I hooked it back up, the A/C, heater and ... A: Try disconnecting the battery - post clamp and touching to the + post clamp for a minute, then ... | |
| 98 Sebring Convertible: won't start. | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: After driving my Sebring I turned it off, two minutes later I went to start it and got nothing. ... A: Take a look at fuse #5 (20 amp) in the front of the power box that is in the engine compartment, ... | |
| '02 T and C reads "done" in odometer display | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: My '02 town and country has been reading "done" in the odometer display and not starting. Eventually ... A: The 'done' in the odometer window usually follows a self-diagnosis for fault codes which typically ... | |
| '02 2.5L Diesel minivan: code 0340 | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: hallow again tried to send another question in answer to your question, the fualt code is p1131 and ... A: I think we have an answer about the difficult starting with the 0340 code which says the cam shaft ... | |
| '97 Sebring: limp-in mode | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 sebring, It starts good and runs fine , UNTIL I drive over 10 miles , at that time the ... A: It appears to me that the device called a torque converter lockup, part of the transmission, is ... | |
| PT Cruiser steering wheel lock | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: My son has a 2004 base model / no-turbo PT Cruiser. The steering wheel lock does not lock the ... A: It is also an anti-theft feature. The lock up feature kicks in however when the wheel is turned up ... | |
| '97 LHS: overheating with bubbling | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: My LHS just started overheating. Replaced thermastat twice, and radiator cap. I havent checked or ... A: If you are loosing coolant, but not finding any water as such to be leaking or on the ground, then ... | |
| '97 LHS: overheating with bubbling | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: My LHS just started overheating. Replaced thermastat twice, and radiator cap. I havent checked or ... A: I doubt the water pump or timing belt would do anything to improve the overheating. More likely the ... | |
| Export Neon 2001 4-speed | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Fault - no speed reading, P1698, no upshift, unstable fuel gauge reading I appreciate you ... A: First a note about the pin assignments: I haven't been able to exactly identify which other ... | |
| 98 Cirrus, no fuel, no spark | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Cirrus, 2.5L that will not start. Here is a brief history of what we have done ... A: When you turn the key to the run position do the ASD and fuel pump relays click on and then off ... | |
| 2003 dodge neon sxt oil pressure problems | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 doge neon sxt. I have had a problem when it was about a quart low and I would turn a ... A: It could be a clogged oil filter or a faulty oil pump. Try changing the filter as that is quick and ... | |
| Chrysler Cirrus (2000): blend air door | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I`ll paste a old reply you made to someone else because it has to do with the heat not working.. By ... A: The temperature (blend air) door is controlled by a cable and you will need to get to the cable to ... | |
| '97 Sebring convertible stall problem | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I am the original owner and have 79,000 miles on the car. It has been dropping in rpm and then ... A: I assume that the shops have checked for the presence of fault codes. If not let me know and I can ... | |
| rear seat removal: Sebring convertible. | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: how to remove the back seat (seat and back) of a 2008 Chrysler Seabring convertible. This is to get ... A: I have an '06 manual on a CD that shows how to do that. I can copy the pages and attach them to a ... | |
| 98 Cirrus, no fuel, no spark | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Cirrus, 2.5L that will not start. Here is a brief history of what we have done ... A: Did you look closely at fuse #8 (20 amp) in the power box in the engine compartment. It may have a ... | |
| 2001 Concorde 2.7L coolant bleeder valve | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I need to add some coolant so I have been looking for the coolant bleeder valve. I have the 2001 ... A: It should be directly in front of the two holes in the upper manifold. In any case you should be ... | |
| '95 3,3L minivan: no start | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: 3.3L V6 chrysles minivan.. vin#1B4GH44R8SX595470. HI, this van it cranks but it wont start, i have ... A: Turn the ignition switch:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ... | |
| 2001 Export Neon | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a very well discussed fault with a 2001 model UK import Neon SE. The speedo reading is not ... A: I did find in the '04 Neon manual that the V in position 5 does indicate it is a RHD Neon. The B ... | |
| 2001 Export Neon | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a very well discussed fault with a 2001 model UK import Neon SE. The speedo reading is not ... A: I wonder if the "Neon" you have might actually be what we call here a Cirrus/Stratus or a Sebring? ... | |
| 99 T & C LX 3.8 L. V6: No Starter | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: Ok, 2 weeks ago we replaced the radiator fans. Had just put last bolt on when we heard a loud POP. ... A: and for the very kind remarks. On the fault code readout with the ignition switch, it does appear ... | |
| '00 chrysler LHS 3.5L H.O: rough idle | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: when i first crank over the car it wont start, when i turn the key off then back on to start it ... A: Check for fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds ... | |
| Troublecode 1776 - Transmission | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Concorde 2.7 engine with the following transmission codes: P0700, P1776 and ... A: Whenever a specific trans code is detected the memory also logs an 0700, but often when the readout ... | |
| P1494: cause a no start? | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My car wont start i had my friend come by with his scanner and got P1494 trouble code. Would that ... A: It is possible that a fault with the vapor collection pump/solenoid would produce an inappropriate ... | |
| 2001 Export Neon | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a very well discussed fault with a 2001 model UK import Neon SE. The speedo reading is not ... A: I have the '01 Neon manual but it doesn't show the electronic transaxle to be in use yet for that ... | |
| Troublecode 1776 - Transmission | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Concorde 2.7 engine with the following transmission codes: P0700, P1776 and ... A: The 1776 points to the L-R solenoid valve in the valve body being in the wrong position. That can be ... | |
| Rear power windows bogging down '02 convertible | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: The rear window on my 2002 lx convertible starts to slow down when it gets close to the end of the ... A: There are 4 page in an '04 Sebring manual that I have on CD and can copy and attach to an email to ... | |
| P0442 code | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I just read your answer to a similar question. But I wanted to ask about gas fumes near the rear of ... A: If there is an emission sticker on the underside of the hood that shows the vacuum hose layout that ... | |
| a 6 inch (roughly) cylindrical metal belt guide fell off my car | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 sebring LXi 3.0. V6 24 valve. I stopped at a gas station and turned off my car it was ... A: I suspect this is the belt tensioner, but I can't identify exactly which engine you are speaking of. ... | |
| '03 Chrysler T&C transmission: code 1776 | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: We have a recently acquired T&C lxi with about 155,000 on it. The other day while driving we ... A: Hi Paula, That 1776 code appears to be quite specific to the low-reverse solenoid switch valve which ... | |
| '92 Lebaron fuel pump | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Do my 92 lebaron have a fuel pump fuse? A: Fuse # 40/41 in the box in the engine compartment (20 amp) and fuse #55/49 (40 amp) are needed to ... | |
| '98 JA body(cirrus/stratus/breeze): HVAC air distribution problem | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Plymouth Breeze and the A/C started jumping around from central to feet to windshield ... A: It could be that the mode door (which moves the air to various locations) is out of calibration. It ... | |
| LX body (300/Charger) dome light won't work | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a 2007 Charger (Police persuit packge) and want to enable the dome lights when the door ... A: In the absence of any specific information about the way the 'defeat' was engineered into that ... | |
| '99 3.2L runs bad/multiple sensor codes | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My son's 1999 Chrysler Concorde 3.2L will start, but runs badly. Black smoke from the exhaust, ... A: The common fault in this situation appears to be the 5 volt power supply which comes out of pin 61 ... | |
| LH body: ATC blower motor won't stop | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Roland- I have a 2003 Chrysler I'm 3.5 liter engine automatic temp control unit Problem is the ... A: The blower motor gets a direct supply of current from fuse #23 (30 amp) and if the power module ... | |
| '01 T & C: radio/wirpers/windows intermittent | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country that has recently had a pulled engine replacement, a new fuel ... A: I would check out the 'Accessory Relay' located in the power box in the engine compartment on the ... | |
| LX body (300/Charger) dome light won't work | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a 2007 Charger (Police persuit packge) and want to enable the dome lights when the door ... A: I checked the interior lighting wiring diagrams for '06 and I think I have the answer. Part of the ... | |
| '97 T & C: body control module location | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Need to know the location of the Body Control module for my 1997 Chrysler Town and Country LXi. ... A: The best way to find one at a fair price is a wrecking yard. Try to find a van that is the same ... | |
| '01 Stratus, SE 2.4: trans in limp mode | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: The (MIL) came on and the transmission will not shift gears. The fluid level was a little low. I ... A: I would go to an Autozone or similar nationwide parts store where they often will do a free fault ... | |
| '97 Sebring JX convertible 2.5L- timing belt | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping since you are a dealer guy this may be something you are familiar with. I am using the ... A: I don't have personal experience doing this job and just can refer to the manual. I have the '98 ... | |
| 2000 concorde overheated, shut off now it wont start... | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: i have A 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI 3.2 with 135k miles,I've put alot of highway miles on it and i ... A: Let me know about the code situation first. Then we can go further. Did you install the cam sensor ... | |
| 2000 concorde overheated, shut off now it wont start... | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: i have A 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI 3.2 with 135k miles,I've put alot of highway miles on it and i ... A: I still suggest that you check for fault codes. Try disconnecting the battery for a minute to erase ... | |
| cam sensor? | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: 2001 sebring 2.7-----convertable??--where is the cam sensor and ----i was driving along and it ... A: The cam sensor is on the front of the engine and looks at one of the two cam shaft sprockets. Before ... | |
| '02 GRAND VOYAGER minivan: Cluster flaky | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager The dashboard lights and dials intermittently do not function. ... A: The only thing you might check as far as wiring goes: pin 9 at the cluster goes to pin 5 at the ... | |
| 2000 concorde overheated, shut off now it wont start... | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i have A 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI 3.2 with 135k miles,I've put alot of highway miles on it and i ... A: Try to get a fault code readout using the ignition switch: turn the key "on-off-on-off-on and leave ... | |
| fuel gauge inop: '01 minivan | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2001 voyaguer and today when i went out to drive it the battery was dead. i got a jump ... A: The fact that the needle does move through the range of motion suggests that the problem is not in ... | |
| dodge intrepid:looses coolant from reservoir though not hot | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: car is not overheating but water comes back to reservior A: That may well be a sign that the cooling system is being pressurized early after you start it due to ... | |
| fuel gauge inop: '01 minivan | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2001 voyaguer and today when i went out to drive it the battery was dead. i got a jump ... A: You didn't say what the fuel gauge is showing, so tell me about that when you write back. I would ... | |
| '76 318 ci: compression | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: what is the compression so post to be on a 76 newport 400 A: The oldest shop manual I have is for 1983. The 318 cubic inch V-8 (in the '83 manual) is shown as ... | |
| '00 Caravan minivan: asd relay/etax relays clicking | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Power steering pump pulley broke, installed new pump and pulley. Now safety relay under hood keeps ... A: That sounds to me like there is a short circuit which is dragging down the battery voltage when you ... | |
| '02 GRAND VOYAGER minivan: Cluster flaky | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager The dashboard lights and dials intermittently do not function. ... A: I am not sure how the self-test can operate while the cluster is totally dark. However, one ... | |
| fuel pump replacement: '96 LH body | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Chrysler LHS. I need to replace the fuel pump. Can you tell me if the pump is ... A: I don't have the '96 manual, rather a '94 and a '98. The '94 show removal via an access plate on the ... | |
| '02 2.5L Diesel minivan: Clutch adjust? | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: hallow again tried to send another question in answer to your question, the fualt code is p1131 and ... A: The clutch is operated hydraulically, not mechanically via a master cylinder on the clutch pedal and ... | |
| misfire on 99 Chrysler T&C | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler T&C Limited 3.8L front wheel drive and recently it started chugging and ... A: It is surprising that the check engine light doesn't remain 'on'. If you simply turn the key to ... | |
| '01 Chrysler T&C sounds rough/loud | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 with 160,000 miles on it. Under load, and by that I mean when pushing on the ... A: H Hi Travix, If there is a malfunction is will probably set a fault code in the memory of the engine ... | |
| '97 JA body; front caliper clips pop off | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: 1997 dodge breeze,2.0 engine,brake pad retention clips pop off after they have been replaced.it last ... A: I have the '96 and '99 manuals and they are identical as regards the front calipers, so either ... | |
| '02 3.5L LH body: No start, code 0335 | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Finston, I contacted you the other day about problems with my PCV valve which you helped me ... A: The 5 volt reading is OK for the sensor supply. I thought the '99 manual would apply but I see that ... | |
| '02 3.5L LH body: No start, code 0335 | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Finston, I contacted you the other day about problems with my PCV valve which you helped me ... A: The 2008 and the 0660 have to do with the circuits for the short runner valve and the manifold ... | |
| my chrysler voyager bump starts only | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: hallow again tried to send another question in answer to your question, the fualt code is p1131 and ... A: The fact that it will 'bump' start, but not with the starter motor, suggests to me two ... | |
| 07 Police Charger dome light | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a 2007 Charger (Police persuit packge) and want to enable the dome lights when the door ... A: Have you checked the owner's manual? That kind of 'adjusting' to your needs is often shown there, ... | |
| '00 Chrysler LHS: 'Click' but No starter | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Chrysler LHS 3.5 L will not start after heavier dew,rain or when its really hot outside. ... A: The starter motor not responding to the clicking sound means that either: 1. the starter ... | |
| vacuum line diagram | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a 98 dodge neon rt 2.0 dohc 5 speed manual i have been looking for a diagram for vacuum line ... A: Sorry for the delay, but Kevin just sent your question to the 'pool' where I found it. I will do ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler LHS overheating | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler LHS,3.5L,with overheating issues. Started about 2 months ago with ... A: A number of possibilities come to mind. The head gasket leak as you mentioned can result in oil in ... | |
| 2000 dodge caravan under hood safety relay | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Power steering pump pulley broke, installed new pump and pulley. Now safety relay under hood keeps ... A: Do you mean by the 'safety relay' the automatic shutdown relay? If so, tell me what you mean by ... | |
| '05 town and country ignition connection | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Town and country minivan periodically doesn't turn over when the key is turned in the ignition. ... A: I would start with the ignition switch proper which has a 5-pin plug. Verify that you get 12v on pin ... | |
| misfire on 99 Chrysler T&C | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler T&C Limited 3.8L front wheel drive and recently it started chugging and ... A: It may be that in '99 that code readout wasn't available. I assume that you did the switching fast ... | |
| '97 T & C: body control module location | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Need to know the location of the Body Control module for my 1997 Chrysler Town and Country LXi. A: You need to remove the lower steering column cover and the knee blocker reinforcement. Then you will ... | |
| '99 Concorde: no spark | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde that has plenty of fuel to the rail but it does now have any spark ... A: The 1684 is saying that the battery connection to the pcm was disconnected sometime in the past ... | |
| misfire on 99 Chrysler T&C | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler T&C Limited 3.8L front wheel drive and recently it started chugging and ... A: Just to be sure we have all the possible fault codes: The best way to find out is to use the ... | |
| '99 Concorde: no spark | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde that has plenty of fuel to the rail but it does now have any spark ... A: The best way to find out is to use the self-diagnostic capability on board using the ignition ... | |
| CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER DASH | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager The dashboard lights and dials intermittently do not function. ... A: Is this a gasoline or a diesel engine vehicle? When you say the 'lights', do you mean the warning ... | |
| chrysler 300c: stuck in Park on a steep hill | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: car will not come out of park, its on a steep drive but theres a click coming from shifter when ... A: My suggestion would be to find some burly friends who will push the vehicle up the drive so as to ... | |
| '00 Chrysler LHS: No start/no starter? | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Chrysler LHS 3.5 L will not start after heavier dew,rain or when its really hot outside. ... A: When you say it 'just clicks', does that mean that the starter motor is not turning the engine? If ... | |
| chrysler voyager bump starts only | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: my chrysler grand voyager 2.5 crd turns over but will not fire, (even if warm) has half a tank of ... A: I meant to direct your attention to the odometer window in the instrument cluster. So give that a ... | |
| chrysler voyager bump starts only | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: my chrysler grand voyager 2.5 crd turns over but will not fire, (even if warm) has half a tank of ... A: Try to get a fault code readout using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Voyager: ambient temp gauge | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Roland, It was a fuse and the side view mirrors now work. I must have looked at this 10 times and ... A: The circuit is simple from the sensor to the integrated power module in the engine compartment. The ... | |
| 99 T & C LX 3.8 L. V6: No Starter | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Ok, 2 weeks ago we replaced the radiator fans. Had just put last bolt on when we heard a loud POP. ... A: I am not sure what you mean by the relay box 'thingy', but if the starter relay clicks (feel/listen) ... | |
| HHO PT Cruiser | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I installed an HHO system on my 2001 PT Cruiser. It only increased my mileage from 1 to 5 percent. ... A: Given the exhaust sensors which assess the oxygen content of the 'burn', I would not be surprised ... | |
| PCV 'heat exchanger' hose attachments: 3.5L '02 | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Mr.Finston, Back in June I was talking to about an issue I was having with my 2002 Chrysler 300M 3.5 ... A: According to my '04 manual there is a 'heat exchanger' device in the pcv hose line (presumably to ... | |
| transaxle quick learn | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: My wife drives an 02 Town & Country with 130K wich we bought used(117K), i'm not sure if the tranny ... A: I don't think you did it wrong. I would check the level of the transfluid on the dipstick. Then if ... | |
| 2005 dodge stratus - lock/unlock disable headlights | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4 automatic. I would like to know if I can disable the headlights ... A: The logic programming of what response the body computer should take when the remote is used is not ... | |
| half shaft removal: '02 T & C | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: How do I remove the driver side half shafto A: I can copy 4 pages from the manual and send them to you as attachements to a email. Just use a ... | |
| Knocking in engine: 3.0L valve adjusters | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1994 Lebaron GTC 3L V-6. It is making a knocking noise and hubby thinks it's the lifters. ... A: The hydraulic lifters have no 'gap' as such, they auto adjust. You do check the auto aduster for ... | |
| ignition fuse: #8, '98 Sebring JXi | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: First I have a 98 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible. yesterday when I went to start the car it looked ... A: If the fuse didn't blow when you tried the run position, then that pretty much has to point to the ... | |
| ignition fuse: #8, '98 Sebring JXi | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: First I have a 98 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible. yesterday when I went to start the car it looked ... A: If we are speaking of fuse #8 (20 amp), that one does a number of things any one of which could ... | |
| 2006 PT Crusier overheating | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced the water pump, Thermostat, and fan. The air was removed and system bleed. However ... A: Hu Lisa, I am still not clear whether you are loosing coolant either from the bottle or elsewhere in ... | |
| 2006 PT Crusier overheating | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced the water pump, Thermostat, and fan. The air was removed and system bleed. However ... A: I have a couple of questions: what is the reading level on the gauge/what is the position of the ... | |
| 1989 Dynasty radiator fan / overheating | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: 1989 Dynasty 3.0 liter 6 cyl : engine temp gauge stays up just a bit above 2/3 index mark . My ... A: My observations: The normal temp gauge range is 1/4-3/4 and it will run hotter in the summer than ... | |
| '98 Sebring JXI: No starter action | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I had a past question with my starter motor not turn img when key was turned in my ... A: If you aren't getting power to pin 81 of the relay socket when you turn the key to run, then either ... | |
| '99 Chrysler LHS : ATC blower runs all the time | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: My Chrysler LHS 1999 keeps over heating. I have replaced the fans, hoses, and thermostat. Also the ... A: The reason that the blower motor will not respond to your request for speed change is that the part ... | |
| Chrysler LHS 1999 | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: My Chrysler LHS 1999 keeps over heating. I have replaced the fans, hoses, and thermostat. Also the ... A: On the loss of many items when you try the rear window, there is either a short circuit in the ... | |
| '98 Sebring JXI: no starter motor action | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring that when you turn the key nothing happens no click nothing. other things ... A: That would be #83 (C) which is grounded normally by the pcm at pin 31 (tan wire) when the pcm senses ... | |
| '98 Sebring JXI: no starter motor action | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring that when you turn the key nothing happens no click nothing. other things ... A: Did you try switching out the relay for another one in the box with the same part number? If so, ... | |
| My chrysler 300 won/t fire | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Ive had everythhng looked at and my car will not fire but does crank. The whole motor was taken out ... A: What year model is this, and which engine? Why was the motor taken out in the first place? There ... | |
| '91 3.3L: code 25, code 62 | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Have a 1991 Chrysler Imperial with a 3.3 L. Have a miss & rough idle did a code check the codes ... A: The 12 means the battery was disconnected from the system recently (last 50-100 key cycles). If that ... | |
| Fuel Gauge Off by QTR tank | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Roland I read this question and answer you gave someone as I have the same problem and would like to ... A: First I would try a cluster self-test/calibration. Hold in the trip reset button, then turn the key ... | |
| 02 t&c p0601 and limp mode | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can suggest the repair needed? Our van started a hard downshift under 30mph, then the ... A: I am pleased that you may have found the problem. If the wire is not well connected to the plug my ... | |
| '91 3.3L rough idle | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Chrysler Imperial with a 3.3L and it has a rough idle and a feels like a miss when ... A: I don't recal whether you did the fault code readout using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and ... | |
| 99 Chrysler 300m , transmission limp mode | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Roland: This is a follow on, the continuing saga of the Chrysler 300m with codes P0700, P0731, ... A: I doubt the TCM is VIN-specific, rather the VIN has to be entered into it with a diagnostic readout ... | |
| 02 t&c p0601 and limp mode | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can suggest the repair needed? Our van started a hard downshift under 30mph, then the ... A: I would set aside the 0601 as pertaining to the PCM so would not likely be the cause of a limp mode ... | |
| '91 3.3L rough idle: egr? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Chrysler Imperial with a 3.3L and it has a rough idle and a feels like a miss when ... A: Yes, the engine would have an egr but only if it was sold initially in California. It would be ... | |
| '02 T & C: no spark | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: Roland I wanted to answer your question. I am getting these readings by holding the trip button in ... A: You didn't push the 'trip' button, and you still got the unusual codes? I don't know what to say as ... | |
| '02 T & C: no spark | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: Roland I wanted to answer your question. I am getting these readings by holding the trip button in ... A: You are getting then some sort of codes related to the instrument cluster not to the engine! Turn ... | |
| 02 Town and country | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I can not get any spark to my plugs. What causes this? the computer reradings I got is 5 of 4.1, ... A: The 0122 is an alternative to the 0123: the first says the voltage is too low, the second that it is ... | |
| '97 caravan: cooling fans actuation problem | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 dodge caravan 3.3l and the fans are not working. i have replaced the temp sensor behind ... A: It would appear that the fan actuation circuits are working so you are left with the sensor circuit ... | |
| '96 Dodge Dakota 2.5L 4cyl 5speed manual trans | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: What is the best &/or fastest technique to check wiring? The codes from the check engine light are ... A: For reference here is our past correspondence: "96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cylGood Morning ... | |
| '98 Sebring JXI: no starter motor action | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sebring that when you turn the key nothing happens no click nothing. other things ... A: Does the starter relay click when you have a helper turn the key to the 'start' position? If not, ... | |
| brake lights/cluster lights: Sebring JXi | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I lost the interior dash board (speed dometer, gas temp. etc) light and now my rear lights, running ... A: Then you probably have a rear running light bulb that is shorted to ground due to a bad placement in ... | |
| 02 Town and country | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I can not get any spark to my plugs. What causes this? the computer reradings I got is 5 of 4.1, ... A: Yes, inspect the harnesses running up to each sensor, and then remove the plugs and check the wires ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Voyager mirrors | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I was finally able to take a look at the IPM fuse and relay center (engine bay next to battery) to ... A: I was unaware that the fuses aren't numbered on the panel or the box lid. On the outboard edge of ... | |
| '99 T & C: no start for an hour, then OK. | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: fuel gauge will not work,truck starts shuts off then will not start at all. after an hr or so the ... A: The fuel gauge is a separate issue from the no start. It could either be the sensor in the fuel tank ... | |
| No tail lights and brake lights when headlight 'on' | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering why my 2000 jeep grand chreokee laredo 4x4, the brake lights work great when the ... A: While I don't have wiring diagrams for any Jeep other than '06 or so, I would check out the ... | |
| 02 Town and country | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I can not get any spark to my plugs. What causes this? the computer reradings I got is 5 of 4.1, ... A: The only 4-digit number I see is 1193 which reports that the signal voltage of the inlet air ... | |
| egr 1999 chrylser sebring 2.5 v6 | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I asked question before chysler sebring not restarting after car sits 15 minutes you said spray WD40 ... A: The upper hose of the round object you were spraying, assuming that is the efg solenoid located ... | |
| emissions control device: '05 0499 | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: What is the module called which is next to the emissions control cannister. This is underneath the ... A: The 0499 code says that the circuit for the solenoid that controls the dumping of the vapor recover ... | |
| '94 Concorde 3.3L - Hard miss with A/C on | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Chrysler Concorde 3.3L (non-flex) that has been exhibiting an intermittent problem. I ... A: One would think that the transmission speed sensor would not cause the speedometer to jump like that ... | |
| '95 2.5L 4cyl won't idle | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: i have a 95 plymouth voyager 2.5l auto. when i got it the idle was very high but the car was ... A: I would try this first: use the ignition key to get fault codes:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on, ... | |
| '94 Concorde 3.3L - Hard miss with A/C on | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Chrysler Concorde 3.3L (non-flex) that has been exhibiting an intermittent problem. I ... A: After reviewing the manual and your history of the problem, I am thinking that you may have some ... | |
| 1989 dodge diplomat brakes | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1989 dodge diplomat with a 5.2 engine. I had put new front brake parts: calipers, ... A: I would suspect a vacuum leak so start by checking the hose from the intake manifold to the power ... | |
| '04 minivan: rear sliding doors won't unlock | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler voyager both rear sliding door will not lock or unlock on the key fob or from ... A: Probably the quickest way to get to the root of this problem is to get a fault code readout using a ... | |
| ' 08 Chrysler 300 radio problem | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Chrysler 300. My radio/CD player suddenly went into "mute" mode and I do not know how ... A: It turns out that the radio too has self-diagnositic capability. If you get a fault code readout ... | |
| 98 Plymouth Breeze:speed control stalls the engine. | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: We have a 98 Breeze 2.4 in the shop that will when the cruise control is turned on. It will not ... A: I don't see anything in the function of the cruise control that would shut down the engine. Even a ... | |
| 98 Plymouth Breeze:speed control stalls the engine. | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: We have a 98 Breeze 2.4 in the shop that will when the cruise control is turned on. It will not ... A: "that will... when the cruise control is turned on"? I assume that you mean "die". Have they tried ... | |
| Air Conditioning cutting in and out on 2001 Chrysler Town and Country | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I have 2001 Chrysler Town and Country and the A/C unit keeps cutting in and out. I have had it in ... A: There are several operating conditions and electrical circuits that need to be satisfied/functional ... | |
| '06 300M: cylinder 2 misfiring | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I saw your answer about this problem for a 199 300 M. I have a 2006 300. Does the same advice apply. ... A: Yes, the troubleshoot for model years would be similar, but without seeing the earlier answer I ... | |
| Radio vs BCM | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a flakey BCM in a 98 convertible. So far I'm living with it (guages go on and off, etc). My ... A: There are three wires between the radio and the bcm: a pair of ccd data bus wires (+ and-) and a ... | |
| ROUGH IDLE: '00 DODGE NEON | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE NEON USED. IT RUNS GREAT. WHEN I COME TO A STOP THE IDLE RUNS A BIT ROUGH, ... A: My thought is that you have an exhaust gas recirculation valve that is sticking slightly ajar when ... | |
| '91 Imperial ATC: Heat stuck on high only | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Chrysler Imperial with a 3.3L and the automatic temp is stuck on high and the LED for ... A: If there is no illumination from the LED panel then see if fuse 9 (and 5 and 14, as well) are all ... | |
| Trouble with ligths ABS & P in my Town Country Limited 2002 | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I have minivan Town & Country Limited 2002, after run 30 minutes the lights on yellow ABS, red Park ... A: I am not quite understanding what you mean by "the lights on yellow ABS, red Park & track off". If ... | |
| emissions control device | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: What is the module called which is next to the emissions control cannister. This is underneath the ... A: It is probably the leak detection pump which is part of the emission vapor control system. There are ... | |
| 1994 Concorde overheats, no fans? | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: My 94 Chrysler Concorde is overheating...my guess is the electric fans are not come as they should. ... A: Did you see this answer to your new question? "Did you do another code readout to find out what the ... | |
| Wet floor: '07 Sebring convertible | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I'm still not having problems with the fuses! THANKS 2007 Sebring Convertible I have a ... A: Assuming that neither rain nor a car wash occured during the time between when you dried the carpet ... | |
| 1994 Concorde overheats, no fans? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Follow up Roland, Checked all fuses d and 20 not to mention all others...no apparent cracks or blown ... A: Had you disconnected the battery since last checked? If so, that erases the codes so you would need ... | |
| 1994 Concorde overheats, no fans? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Follow up Roland, Checked all fuses d and 20 not to mention all others...no apparent cracks or blown ... A: Did you do another code readout to find out what the '5' actually is? I wonder about whether there ... | |
| 1994 Concorde overheats, no fans? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: My 94 Chrysler Concorde is overheating...my guess is the electric fans are not come as they should. ... A: The 35 says there is a short or open in the fan relay(s) control circuit. How about checking fuse D ... | |
| '04 Sebring 2.4L PCM Pinout for coil pack | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with the 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cylinder engine. On the Coil ... A: The firing order is 1342, which of course suggests that one coil fires 14 and the other 23, but when ... | |
| 1994 Concorde overheats, no fans? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: My 94 Chrysler Concorde is overheating...my guess is the electric fans are not come as they should. ... A: I know of no such autoshutdown 'feature'. So the fans never come on, even when the gauge pushes ... | |
| 2000 Chysler 300 M overheating | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Last year I had the timing belt and waterpump replaced because at 155,000 I thought it was overrdue. ... A: Which engine do you have? When you say overheating, what are the symptoms: temp gauge? coolant ... | |
| 06' Town and Country : Steady speed miss | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an 06' Town and Country with the 3.8 engine and 73,000 miles. There is a very noticeable ... A: That would lead me to suggest that it could be an issue with something related to the path between ... | |
| HVAX/Instrument cluster incompatible: '98 T & C | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: 1998 Chrysler town and country limited 3.8L My problem is between the dash gauge cluster and the ... A: There are only 3 wires that the units 'share'. First is the panel lamps driver, an orange wire from ... | |
| 06' Town and Country : Steady speed miss | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an 06' Town and Country with the 3.8 engine and 73,000 miles. There is a very noticeable ... A: That behavior is a new one on me. Is it possible to choose a gear shifter position which prevents ... | |
| 2.5L V-6: dies when coming to a stop | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 chrysler sebring lxi 2.5L and my distributor died a few weeks ago and since its been ... A: Here is a suggestion I often give for your situation: You didn't mention whether you had checked for ... | |
| '98 T & C: no start/no starter | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 chrysler town and country van awd lxi . I started my van like usual and went about a ... A: The no starter motor action could be the battery is low on charge or some sort of unusual current ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Voyager: power sliding door | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. Both side view mirrors do not work. I tried to replace the switch ... A: I would suggest that you start with a fault code readout via a plug-in code reader to see if the ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Voyager: mirror fuse/ ambient temp sensor | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. Both side view mirrors do not work. I tried to replace the switch ... A: It sounds like you have the location of the sensor. And the sensor should show 336k ohms at -40F ... | |
| re:1996 town and country starting problem | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have done some more work on my starting problem. here is what I've done: I removed the starter and ... A: You might try turning the crank shaft by hand using a socket and handle on the crank pulley bolt, ... | |
| '02 T&C 3.8L: code 0107 0108 map sensor | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: We have an 02 Town & Country Xl mini van. Two years ago the radio started acting up and would power ... A: The fact that the signal voltage can be either too high or too low suggests that one or more of the ... | |
| instrument cluster/turn signals: '02 minivan | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Is there any way to check the condition of the circuit board of the instrument cluster in a 2002 ... A: On the cluster itself, Pin 6 should show 12v coming from fuse 24, and pins 7 and 13 should show ... | |
| '01 T&C code 1491 - Radiator Fan Relay Circuit Issue | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country Limited that is displaying a P1491 - Radiator Fan Relay ... A: You could verify the following wires at the plug for the relay: dark blue/violet wire on pin 4 is ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Keyless Remote Programming | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Roland, I hope this message finds you well. Roland, I recently purchased a keyless ... A: Unfortunately without a working remote you can't program another remote. It has to have the ... | |
| 1996 town and country starting problems | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: my 96' is making a very loud and rapid clicking/cluncking noise when i try to start it. my knowlege ... A: The sound would appear to be the solenoid switch at the starter motor. Most likely the battery ... | |
| Chrysler 300M Check Engine Light | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: After starting my 1999 Chrysler 300M the Check Enging light stayed on and was blinking for about a ... A: My suggestion then would be to go to a nationwide autoparts store, such as Autozone, where they ... | |
| T&C 3.3/3.8L #1 spark plug access for removal | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 2005 T&C. My check engine light identifies spark plug 1 as needing to be ... A: I found a couple of ideas in a '97 manual for the 3.3/3.8L: remove the accessory drive belt remove 4 ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring coupe AC condensation leaks into driver's side floorboard | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Please, help me to locate a drain tube from AC evaporator. In my 2004 Chrysler Sebring coupe AC ... A: The drain hose apprears on the under side of the body, approximately on the centerline of the body, ... | |
| Chrysler 300M Check Engine Light | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: After starting my 1999 Chrysler 300M the Check Enging light stayed on and was blinking for about a ... A: Use your ignition key to get a specific fault code and we can go from that point. Turn the key:" ... | |
| Park lights: '92 AC-AY body (New Yorker) | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: What causes the parking lamps not to come on after you have pull out the knob? I have already ... A: There are a couple of fuses that might explain why you don't have the running lights: fuse 14 (20 ... | |
| '04 Concorde blower/distirubtion | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: 2004 concorde limited. Ran diagnostics. #23 error. I know it is blender door code. Only front ... A: I don't see a relationship of the battery being changed to anything related to the blower motor or ... | |
| '01 Minivan Voyager: cluster/trans limp | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: 2001 voyager trans currently in limp mode. Deep scan indicated bad speed sensors. Both replaced. No ... A: You mentioned that it might be the ignition switch/speedo/fuel gauge/speedo. I wonder whether you ... | |
| speed sensor location | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Plymouth voyager 3.0L 6 cylinder (Canada model) and am trying to locate the speed ... A: There are two speed sensors: an input (turbine part of torque converter) and an output (measures ... | |
| 02 town & country XL | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: We have an 02 Town & Country Xl mini van. Two years ago the radio started acting up and would power ... A: I would suggest that you get a free code readout at an Autozone or similar nationwide parts store. ... | |
| 99 Chrysler 300m, hard downshift , then limp mode | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: Roland: Have a Chrysler 300m which had the speedometer go out. Changed the ouput speed sensor and ... A: The learn procedure is not needed after a sensor change as far as I know. There are about 28 ... | |
| cam sensor | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: is it easy to replace cam sensor on 2004 dodge neon @ how do i do it A: I can send you a couple of pages from the '04 manual as an attachement to an email. But tell me what ... | |
| P0300 AND P0306 ENGINE CODES | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I found your advice in the past to be spot on. I have the same 2000 Chrysler 300m that has the ... A: The codes mean a single cylinder misfire (0306 means #6) and multiple cylinders misfiring. There are ... | |
| possible antitheft system problem | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Kevin, I have a 1998 Chrysler Sebring conv. with the 2.4L engine. The original ignition key recently ... A: Have you tried to get a fault code readout via a socket under the dash? An Autozone store will ... | |
| minivan 98 town and country 3.8 LS | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I already contact Roland. After checking the EGR and the butterfly tap that Roland ... A: The alarm system is integrated into the body computer. What is the fault code that is stored in that ... | |
| coolant leaks from filler bottle after engine shut off | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: '96 chy.t&c van leaks coolant from overflow tank when eng.is shutoff.replaced therm,both cool.fan & ... A: Could you have a leaky radiator cap? While the temp in the system will rise when you shut off the ... | |
| overheating problem in 99 Chrysler 300m | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Why does my 300m spill out coolant after I run the air? I just replaced the radiator. A: The demand on the cooling system is of course increased by the air conditioning. Does the temp gauge ... | |
| '08 PT Cruiser won't start: code 0688 | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my PT Cruiser, and really hope you can help. I have a 2008 Turbo PT ... A: Keep checking for a fault code after you have tried to start it. You would do well to cancel the ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Roland, Ran the key test: - = pause Start 1-2-2-4-1-4-2-3-2-2-5-6 then solid check ... A: The 56 is the only one that is strange. I have to believe it is actually 55. The 23 I did find to ... | |
| '08 PT Cruiser won't start: code 0688 | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my PT Cruiser, and really hope you can help. I have a 2008 Turbo PT ... A: The 0688 points toward the automatic shutdown relay located in the power module box in the engine ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Roland, Ran the key test: - = pause Start 1-2-2-4-1-4-2-3-2-2-5-6 then solid check ... A: You would be looking for 0 ohm or there about when two wires that you are testing for a short ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Roland, Ran the key test: - = pause Start 1-2-2-4-1-4-2-3-2-2-5-6 then solid check ... A: Hi Bob, The codes are as follows: 12 battery disconnected in the past 50-100 key cycles, not a ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Did hook the multimeter,turned to 20k, 1st reading 7.58, after moderate warm up, temp needle just ... A: Do the flash count again. Notice that there are pauses mixed in with the flashing. Count the number ... | |
| [99 Cirrus: AC/speedo-rpm/power locks down | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Lately when my car is exposed to sun for a period of time, when start up the control panel ... A: A temperature-dependent electrical failure often involves a fuse with a crack in its internal wire ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Did hook the multimeter,turned to 20k, 1st reading 7.58, after moderate warm up, temp needle just ... A: That 670 ohms is about right. With the check engine light being 'on' there should be a fault code ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Voyager | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. Both side view mirrors do not work. I tried to replace the switch ... A: If you have the convenitional mirrors check fuse 18, and if you have the memory mirrors also check ... | |
| 2004 Town & country touring 3.8L | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Can't figure this one out but may van's a/c works, but the fans that push the air out the front ... A: Have you checked to be sure the blower is not slowing done but instead the air is being diverted to ... | |
| minivan '98: Doesn't start | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: .I have 1998 minivan town and country LS 6 cilinder 3.8 . Well, after I drive my van,I turn it ... A: I understand the situation. I have two possible repairs to try. First if the exhaust gas ... | |
| minivan '98: Doesn't start | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: .I have 1998 minivan town and country LS 6 cilinder 3.8 . Well, after I drive my van,I turn it ... A: I am not clear about when the gauges/warning lights do or don't work when the van starts or doesn't ... | |
| '04 Concorde blower/distirubtion | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: 2004 concorde limited. Ran diagnostics. #23 error. I know it is blender door code. Only front ... A: If by 'stopped' you mean the blower slowed or stopped, then yes. If the blower remained the same ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Roland, the 8th spot in the vin is a P. But this sensor is at the front of the motor next to 2 ... A: That is correct, but I would first measure the resistance when the engine is cold, then reconnect ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed 4cyl | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Roland, the 8th spot in the vin is a P. But this sensor is at the front of the motor next to 2 ... A: On the schematics, perhaps Alldata.com has them. On the question of the sensor, I would believe that ... | |
| concorde blower | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: 2004 concorde limited. Ran diagnostics. #23 error. I know it is blender door code. Only front ... A: I have to say that other than what I suggested earlier about the fan power module, I don't see the ... | |
| Town and Country Turn Signal | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Roland, My 2001 Chrysler Town and Country turn signal fails to turn off automatically after making ... A: The canceling function of the turn signal switch is actuated by one of two lobes located on the ... | |
| '07 PT Cruiser: wipers/turn signals/high beams | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 PT cruiser touring edition automatic. Right now the wipers, high beams, turn signals ... A: Ah...the electronics are more and more 'opaque'. I have two approaches to suggest. Because all of ... | |
| '02 Concorde: engine substitution, now controller too? | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: we have a 2002 Chrysler Concorde. originally, it has a 3.5 engine. It died and we told we could ... A: The 3.2 and 3.5L engines are basically identical except for the bore of the cylinders differ in ... | |
| error code 23: '04 LH | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My vents that blow in the front have stopped working and the fan just seems to want to be on two ... A: I am not sure if you have the manual or the automatic temperature control system. The fact that you ... | |
| error code 23: atc | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My vents that blow in the front have stopped working and the fan just seems to want to be on two ... A: I can't explain why the mode door works during the self-diagnosis. But the fault code involves the ... | |
| '02 Intrepid: bubbling in cooling system | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: have had no problems besides ratteling noises in the front wheels..... 2 days ago i was sittin in a ... A: Is the main problem that it is making a bubbling sound, or that the gauge is reading hot, or neither ... | |
| instrument cluster lights | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have Chrysler 92 New Yorker 3.3 and I have problem with the instrument Cluster, I even changed, I ... A: I have a couple of questions first: You have changed the cluster, correct? But is this a cluster ... | |
| 2001 voyager meltdown | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: 2001 voyager trans currently in limp mode. Deep scan indicated bad speed sensors. Both replaced. No ... A: On the instrument cluster try a calibration. With the ignition off, press and hold the trip odometer ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler Cirrus Stalling Problems | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: My car: 1999 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 engine 6 cyl (90,000 miles) I've read plenty about the same ... A: Try lubing the egr valve stem and 'work' it, and see if that corrects things. If not, then I would ... | |
| heater/ac bcm bypass:'93-7 LH body | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: My 1993 Chrysler Concorde (3.3L V-6) has a capacitor burnt out in the bcm.Unfortunately it has the ... A: The problems are that you would need to disconnect about 8 wires that now go to the body computer ... | |
| '93 plymouth grand voyager Le: no start | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I am trying your suggestion to check the coil for 12v... still nothing. I have no fuel, no spark and ... A: All the warning lamps are powered by fuse #15 (10 amps) in the fuse box under the dash on the driver ... | |
| '93 plymouth grand voyager Le: no start | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I am trying your suggestion to check the coil for 12v... still nothing. I have no fuel, no spark and ... A: Do you hear the fuel pump run for about 1 second when you turn the key to 'run'? It is a humming ... | |
| 1999 Chrysler Cirrus Stalling Problems | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: My car: 1999 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 engine 6 cyl (90,000 miles) I've read plenty about the same ... A: There is one possible specific cause that resulted in a Technical Service Bulletin for this engine ... | |
| 1994 Plymouth Voyager stalling | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: AGAIN, the system wouldn't let me as an additional question, so I am adding the original question ... A: I wounder whether a dealer parts counter might be able to identify whether these are interchangeable ... | |
| heater/ac bcm bypass:'93-7 LH body | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: My 1993 Chrysler Concorde (3.3L V-6) has a capacitor burnt out in the bcm.Unfortunately it has the ... A: The bcm is 'central' to almost every function of the ATC system. I would be inclined to look for a ... | |
| The fan only works on the highest setting | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager minivan with a V6 engine. Two summers ago the fan/blower only worked ... A: I would not know of a fix that involves a nut or a bolt. The usual reason why it only operates on ... | |
| transmission jammed | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: 1996 dodge caravan with 220K miles . I bought used at 186K miles About a year ago my van would stay ... A: There are 28 possible reasons for being in Limp-in mode so don't assume anything about what to do ... | |
| 01 Caravan: injector circuit code | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: Im working on a 01 caravan i have 2 codes 1 for the tps and 1 code for an injector circuit open ... A: The 'circuit' also includes the wiring, so check that the brown/white wire on #6 injector is ... | |
| transmission jammed | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: 1996 dodge caravan with 220K miles . I bought used at 186K miles About a year ago my van would stay ... A: The gears are shifted by a vertical shift rod on the side of the trans that faces the front of the ... | |
| Caravan '01 SE Eng. 3,3L: Solenoid B = solenoid pack? | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: where is located solenoid B for the transmission and how is the procedure to take off Thanks in ... A: Just remove the input speed sensor, below the hoses. Then the three vertical bolts that hold the ... | |
| 1994 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L stalling when stopping | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: The system wouldn't let me as an additional question, so I am adding the original question ... A: I would believe that the egr valve is sticking slightly ajar and causing the stalling you describe, ... | |
| Chrysler 2000 Window mechanisms/repair | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: It started out being off track, found that the metal clip located at the bottom of the regulator was ... A: The motor is sparate from the regulator. I would wonder if the issue might not be an adjustment of ... | |
| '94 Grand Voyager stalls. gets code 42 | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyage that stalls after running for a while. Yesterday, I put ... A: On the egr, if you look at the flange between the valve body and the vacuum actuator you should see ... | |
| 97 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe:starter relay | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I've read your posts on failure to get a Chrysler Sebring to turn over when starting the engine. ... A: The manuals I have, a '95 and a '00 are published by Chrysler (81-270-5117/8/9 for the '95 and ... | |
| 97 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe:starter relay | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I've read your posts on failure to get a Chrysler Sebring to turn over when starting the engine. ... A: It appears to me that the relays I mentionned are below the radio chassis, so try removing that and ... | |
| 1984 chrysler laser turbo | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Im rebuilding a 84 laser, put another motor in it and replace the trans. Here is the problem cross ... A: Do you have any idea what wires were 'crossed' and which had voltage on it and which ones seeemed to ... | |
| future pair costs of '96 Neon with 87k miles | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I hope you are still answering questions re Neons. I have a 1996 Plymouth Neon 'Sport' -- which I ... A: The timing belt will often go a bit beyond 100k miles so you replaced yours a little earlier. The ... | |
| '94 Grand Voyager stalls. gets code 42 | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyage that stalls after running for a while. Yesterday, I put ... A: If you haven't tried switching out the ASD relay with another one that has the same part number try ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Sebring: hard starting | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: My car has been acting weird for about two or three weeks. When you are at a stop light it starts to ... A: How about the question of the age of the battery? There is usually a sticker on the battery that ... | |
| 97 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe:starter relay | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I've read your posts on failure to get a Chrysler Sebring to turn over when starting the engine. ... A: The three firewall relays from outboard to inboard are: ETAX, ASD, fuel pump. The starter relay is ... | |
| Caravan '01 SE Eng. 3,3L: Solenoid B = solenoid pack? | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: where is located solenoid B for the transmission and how is the procedure to take off Thanks in ... A: Do you mean the solenoid/pressure switch assembly? I have not heard of "Solenoid B" but because it ... | |
| Passenger silding door off track | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: How to I reset the bottom rollers on a Chrysler Town & country 2001 sliding door? A: The best thing I can share with you are the pages from an '04 manual that show how to remove the ... | |
| '01 Chevy Lumina AC causes wet floor rug | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My parents have a 2001 Chevy Lumina and when ever they use the Air Conditioner, the floor on the ... A: Rachel, If it only gets the floor wet when the air conditioning is used and as well the fluid ... | |
| '98 Sebring Conv't: no starter | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I couldn't reply to my previous question because there was too many replies it said. Just wanted to ... A: By the way as regards the alarm system you can avoid the hassle entirely if you will simply use the ... | |
| stalling: '00 Sebring conv't | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Sebring convertible does exactly as did Kathleen's in her 8/2/2007 question, and you ... A: It is difficult to get back to the question log that many years ago. But every car is different. Do ... | |
| alarm shut down; '98 Sebring conv't | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler sebring jxi convertible with a factory installed alarm. A couple of times my ... A: When you are checking the underhood box and the starter relay, also look at fuse 10 along with 5; ... | |
| alarm shut down car | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler sebring jxi convertible with a factory installed alarm. A couple of times my ... A: Try two things: a code readout by turning the ignition switch: "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing ... | |
| '97 T&C Ambient air temp sensor shows O C | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Where is the OAT sensor? I'm good with a VOM, understand sensors that vary resistance as a way to ... A: Follow-up answer: Hi Lee, Thanks for the report on the specific location of the sensor. To be clear, ... | |
| Error P1776 Again | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Dodge intrepid. About 2 years ago I got the dreaded P1776 error. I took the car to the ... A: In front of the power distribution box in the engine compartment, there is either a main module with ... | |
| alarm shut down car | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 Chrysler sebring jxi convertible with a factory installed alarm. A couple of times my ... A: Can you tell me which lights that you remember should come on are not coming on at the instrument ... | |
| No ignition spark: 3.0L V-6 | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Have 95 LeBaron with similar no spark problem you addressed before. After reading your reply, I ... A: The 41 and 42 codes are relevant to your situation. The 41 says the alternator/generator field is ... | |
| Error P1776 Again | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Dodge intrepid. About 2 years ago I got the dreaded P1776 error. I took the car to the ... A: Do you have the situation where the transmission and engine controller are combined into a single ... | |
| 1992 Chrysler Lebaron stutters then stalls | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible, the problem is when the car engine is cooled down it ... A: There is a front of engine cross-over exhaust pipe between the two exhaust manifolds, and in that ... | |
| No ignition spark: 2.5L V-6 | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Have 95 LeBaron with similar no spark problem you addressed before. After reading your reply, I ... A: The 12 is to say that the battery power to the engine controller was recently disconnected (possibly ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: runs fine cold, when hot, can't accelerate, it bucks/hesitates & only does about 20mph. I felt the ... A: I believe that you might take a look at the engine coolant temp sensor which is located on the ... | |
| alarm system | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyasge 3.3, automatic. Of late when I start it the alarm goes on. Idecided ... A: Which fuse did you remove, # 14 which is needed by all the systems that are out? I don't know what ... | |
| P1698 code on 1996 Dodge Stratus | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Stratus with a 2.5L V-6 engine and automatic transmission. The other day I was ... A: I could be wrong but when one wire says 'sensor ground', and the other wire says 'sensor signal', ... | |
| '97 T&C Ambient air temp sensor shows O C | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Where is the OAT sensor? I'm good with a VOM, understand sensors that vary resistance as a way to ... A: The drawing is puzzling in that it seems to be a mirror image and partial, so if I read it that way ... | |
| Trans code 0731 | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 96 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN THAT HAS A TRANSMISION PROBLEM. MY FRIEND HAS A SCANNER DEVICE ... A: The 0731 means that the input (turbine) sensor rotational speed as compared to the output (wheels) ... | |
| P1698 code on 1996 Dodge Stratus | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Stratus with a 2.5L V-6 engine and automatic transmission. The other day I was ... A: I hope that resolves it. I wonder about your theory because the sensors generate their own voltage ... | |
| '03 Sebring cooling fans don't work | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have my daughter's 2003 seabring, the coolant overflows. She had a few guys look at it and they ... A: I assume this is either a convertible or sedan, not a coupe, because those are different vehicles. ... | |
| Foaming and engagement issues | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: scanner read no errors at transmissions controller. Foaming could be couse of not engaging drive or ... A: As far as I have seen, foamy oil can be caused by both too high and too low a level of transmission ... | |
| '01 Chrysler Voyager jerks when slowed down below 30 mph | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had intermittent hard to start problem that occurred rarely. The last time it occurred I tried ... A: As far as I can tell from the wiring diagrams the torque converter clutch is not electrically ... | |
| '01 Chrysler Voyager jerks when slowed down below 30 mph | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had intermittent hard to start problem that occurred rarely. The last time it occurred I tried ... A: What you are experiencing could be the unlocking of the torque converter lock-up clutch, which might ... | |
| 96 Dakota Pickup 2.5L 2wd 5speed | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: runs fine cold, when hot, can't accelerate, it bucks/hesitates & only does about 20mph. I felt the ... A: I am not familiar with the truck line, but try to use the ignition key to get any fault codes: ... | |
| P1698 code on 1996 Dodge Stratus | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Stratus with a 2.5L V-6 engine and automatic transmission. The other day I was ... A: The CCD buss wires between the tcm and the bcm are presumably the problem. There are a twisted pair ... | |
| Leaking Coolant under minivan, passenger side | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country Lxi 3.8. My van started overheating while the a/c was running & I ... A: I would believe that as the temperature in system rose that pressure in the cooling system was ... | |
| 97 plymouth neon, 4 cylinder: speedometer | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: im having trouble with my speedometer and odometer. i have replaced the sensor but i still have the ... A: The speedo/odo needs fuse 13 (10 amp) in the power box in the engine comparment, so check that. ... | |
| Foaming Fluid A604 | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I've got problem with my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 AWD with transmission. After several issues ... A: The CVI values for LR,2-4,OD are in the acceptable range, but UD at 74 is above the limit of 70. ... | |
| '97 T&C Ambient air temp sensor shows O C | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Where is the OAT sensor? I'm good with a VOM, understand sensors that vary resistance as a way to ... A: OAT means outside air temp sensor,and shows O C must mean the readout shows 0 degrees centigrade, ... | |
| hard shifting: '99 Cirrus | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus. It has been shifting hard between second and third gear. My question ... A: The electronically controlled transaxle has self-diagnostic capability which can be accessed by ... | |
| Foaming Fluid A604 | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I've got problem with my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 AWD with transmission. After several issues ... A: What do you mean by "CVI in half of it's values"? Do you mean the pressure tap measurements are all ... | |
| 1998 sebring convertible 2.5L: brake warning lamp | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: The regular brake light has come on. The fluid in the resevoir is at the proper level. About a year ... A: The regular (not ABS) brake warning lamp will come on for two reasons: either the level of brake ... | |
| 2001 chrysler town and country v6 limited | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: just had the fuel system replaced and some suspension work done five days ago yesterday was driving ... A: Roland It sound to me like one of the 4 cv joints (2 on each front drive shaft) has separated and ... | |
| electric connection to radiator fan: '95 minivan | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I am tryinq to help my husband locate a part for our 1995 Chrysler Town and Country...a part for ... A: The fan motor in the fan module has a four-wire square shape plug and socket that has a harness ... | |
| Possible fuel pump failure | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible JXI, 2.5 that turns but won't start. No codes set, just ... A: Have you checked fuses 8 and 10 in the power distribution center under hood? If those are good then ... | |
| Low Air Flow from interior A/C fan | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: In my '00 Chrysler grand voyager SE with a 3.3 liter v6 flex fuel, the interior fan for the front ... A: If it has 5 different fan speeds but you only get one slow speed output no matter what the blower ... | |
| Low Air Flow from interior A/C fan | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: In my '00 Chrysler grand voyager SE with a 3.3 liter v6 flex fuel, the interior fan for the front ... A: Before getting into the details, is this a standard type control panel or a three-zone automatic ... | |
| '95 lhs ac/heater climate control intermittent | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler and the AC heater climate control switch located in counsel doesn't stay on ... A: I assume this is an Automatic Temperature Control type of unit, correct? If so, then about the only ... | |
| A/C Circuit Problem | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Dodge Neon: ... Been diagnosing my A/C (won't run, properly charged) and thought it was the ... A: I am confused about what you mean by 'power at'. As I read the wiring diagram the 12v should be on ... | |
| A/C Circuit Problem | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Dodge Neon: ... Been diagnosing my A/C (won't run, properly charged) and thought it was the ... A: I disagree with whoever wrote that text. It appears to me that if you have 12v on the white wire at ... | |
| Intermittent A/C inop Flashing light on A/C switch | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01 Sebring coupe 3.0L Manual and A/C is innop and the little light in the center of the ... A: Unfortunately the manual text doesn't say what the light means, or even mentions it. I looked at the ... | |
| Sebring 98' starter | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: Really appreciate your work by the way. So I'm having an issue with my starter I guess. It starts ... A: If you can get the starter to respond by jumping 12v to the post of the solenoid switch where the ... | |
| A/C Circuit Problem" '95 Neon | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Dodge Neon: ... Been diagnosing my A/C (won't run, properly charged) and thought it was the ... A: I see that you must have the manual, based upon your statement "...indicates there's no power coming ... | |
| Chrysler Voyager-2000: electrical flicker | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager V6,3.3 liter engine,automatic-I notice when driving the dash ... A: Jeff, I need clarification: dash insturment lights: flicker when headlamps are on, then stop ... | |
| 2002 Chrysler Sebring: hard starting | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: My car has been acting weird for about two or three weeks. When you are at a stop light it starts to ... A: Try to get a fault code readout from the engine control module using your ignition key. Turn it: ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start/No Codes/ ASD clicking | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: This is a new question related to the above subject that was recently submitted. As we discussed, ... A: I don't know why you don't get any codes on the odometer but I doubt it has to do with the pcm not ... | |
| 97 LHS Transmission Control Relay Issue/limp mode | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I was driving my 97 LHS on the highway when I experienced what sounded like a grenade going off ... A: So do you have the old tcm or is the case that you paid for and have installed the new tcm? In any ... | |
| Loose valves/lash adjusters: 3.5L | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: With two malfunctioning lifters how do I go about changing them on a 2002 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 ... A: Try a fault code readout:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" using the ignition key and doing that ... | |
| CHRYSLER SEBRING: frequency of repair? | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: HOLA!! ESTOY PROXIMA A COMPRARME U CHRYSLER SEBRIN LIMITED DEL 2010. QUISIERA SABER Q DEFECTOS SI ... A: Hola Jeannette, Sugiero que visite su biblioteca local y encontrar revista Consumer Reports. Cada ... | |
| 2003 Town and Country LTD engine light | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: the engine light on my dash board is on and it is driving me crazy!!! We took it to our mechanic and ... A: Unless you want to remove the cluster and take out the bulb it is not something you can disconnect. ... | |
| P0300 chrysler sebring 1998 | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have 98 chrysler sebring conv. random misfire p0300. I replace distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wire ... A: Is the reading on vacuum gauge steady, or varying? 17" of vacuum is in the correct range of 13-22" ... | |
| 96 Town/country temp gauge reads HOT | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Chyrsler Town & Country LXi, V-6 3.8 ltr, The temp gauge in the "dash" reads HOT when we ... A: I would continue to observe it to see if it ever seems to be misleading you when you have a reason ... | |
| 97 LHS Transmission Control Relay Issue/limp mode | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I was driving my 97 LHS on the highway when I experienced what sounded like a grenade going off ... A: It would be nice to know the various different codes they got. Why not try another shop for a tcm ... | |
| Sebring 98' starter | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Really appreciate your work by the way. So I'm having an issue with my starter I guess. It starts ... A: You might want to verify that the brown wire that goes from the relay to the starter motor solenoid ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start/No Codes/ ASD clicking | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: This is a new question related to the above subject that was recently submitted. As we discussed, ... A: The MIL light only did the flashing in most of the models through the '97 model year. Then instead ... | |
| 96 Town/country temp gauge reads HOT | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Chyrsler Town & Country LXi, V-6 3.8 ltr, The temp gauge in the "dash" reads HOT when we ... A: I have the '95 and '98 manuals and will be getting a '97 shortly. Let me tell you about doing a ... | |
| Overheating when 'parked'? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: 2000 town & country, 3,8 engine.. new radiator,fans, new thermostat, radiator cap, water pump, ... A: A few questions: What do you mean by "just on a "P". Did you mean while parked? Are you getting low ... | |
| '98 voyager transmission: in and out of gear | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: i did that & now i put it in drive & it slips in & out of gear ! it is a 98 grand voyager 3.3 v6 ! ... A: I would check for fault codes using a plug-in code reader into the socket under the dash. That would ... | |
| '01 Sebring Coupe:Intermittent A/C,Flashing light on A/C switch | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01 Sebring coupe 3.0L Manual and A/C is innop and the little light in the center of the ... A: In the '04 manual there is a set of steps to check when the light is flashing which includes: Check ... | |
| Intermittent A/C inop Flashing light on A/C switch | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01 Sebring coupe 3.0L Manual and A/C is innop and the little light in the center of the ... A: My thought would be that you are low on the refrigerant charge. I'll look in the manual and if I see ... | |
| '00 grand caravan: bcm fuses | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me honey the location of my bcm fuse?? Is it the same as iod fuse??? Ty ANSWER: Hi ... A: the iod fuse is in the power box in the engine compartment, in the front left corner next to the ... | |
| '00 grand caravan: bcm fuses | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me honey the location of my bcm fuse?? Is it the same as iod fuse??? Ty A: A fuse that is 'on' all the time, the IOD (#14) does power the body control module functions. In ... | |
| '06 Town & Country: Overhead Console | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 T&C has only the basic overhead lights in the console. My wife would like to have the ... A: You would need to remove the existing overhead light module and see if there is a 6-wire black plug ... | |
| '00 2.5L Sebring Conv't: no start | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: my 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible 2.5 will not start. Drove it on the morning on the 4th of ... A: Try verifying the sound he hears is coming from the fuel tank at the rear of the car. One of you ... | |
| '06 3.5L Misfiring under acceleration | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 Dodge Charger recently started mifiring under acceleration.. I got a code that was 0300 and ... A: If you said that it idled poorly and is misfiring under acceleration I would sluggest that you check ... | |
| 2003 Town and Country Overhead Consol Reading Problem | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Town and Country 3.8L v6.............My overhead console readings are changing from ... A: The manual says that there is a component failure inside the unit and that it therefor must be ... | |
| EGR valve on LeBaron that won't keep running | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: In reference to your reply posted at: ... A: Referencing your picture, go to the upper left corner. That is the area to focus on to find the egr. ... | |
| trunk closing | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: yesterday we went to push the button on our 2009 Town and Country van's trunk automatic release and ... A: I suggest you get a fault code readout, for free, at an Autozone or similar nationwide auto parts ... | |
| 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: no start/alarm | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My wife locked the car and then came back and instead of using the key she reached in and unlocked ... A: Is the symptom that it starts and only runs for a couple of seconds, which is an alarm not disarmed ... | |
| '96 Sebring V-6: codes 41, 46 and 43 | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertiable, with the 6 cyclinder in it. My question is this, when ... A: The 41 and 46 are about the field coil control of the generator/alternator as is the 46 which says ... | |
| radio stops emitting sound-'01 Town/Country 3.3 | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Radio stops emitting sound when changing a station approx 20 min after turning on engine. Seems if ... A: I believe that there is a component in the radio that is beginning to fail when it heats up. This ... | |
| 2003 Town and Country Overhead Consol Reading Problem | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Town and Country 3.8L v6.............My overhead console readings are changing from ... A: Try a self-diagnostic test: With the ignition 'off', simultaneously press and hold the C/T and US/M ... | |
| 1995 Chrysler 3.5 Litre LHS no coolant tempreture sensor signal | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I was trying to trace the coolant sensor signal from the pcm to the sensor, bought the hanes and ... A: As best I can tell from the drawings, there should be 5 black colored muli-wire disconnects at the ... | |
| '00 Sebring idles rough | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Sebring convertable idels real rough, and runs just fine accelerating and at normal speed ... A: Look closely at the stem itself where you will see a circumferential slot. Put the tip of a ... | |
| 1995 Chrysler 3.5 Litre LHS no coolant tempreture sensor signal | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I was trying to trace the coolant sensor signal from the pcm to the sensor, bought the hanes and ... A: I have the '94 shop manual which I believe is applicable to your '95 model. I believe the vehicle is ... | |
| 2000 t/c blowing 40 amp fuse | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: looked thru past questions to last Oct didnt see this one. 40 amp fuse blowing takes out turn ... A: OK, it is fuse #26 and though 'obscure' I find that it does get involved with everything you said it ... | |
| 2000 t/c blowing 40 amp fuse | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: looked thru past questions to last Oct didnt see this one. 40 amp fuse blowing takes out turn ... A: I assume that the '98 wiring diagrams I have apply to your '00 and that you have a separate fuse box ... | |
| transmission: 0605 code | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: my problem is that i did the oil change on my 2003 jeep liberty limited edition and after i did the ... A: That code is pointing to an issue with the computer that controls the transmission. The only ... | |
| '00 2.5L Sebring Conv't: no start | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: my 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible 2.5 will not start. Drove it on the morning on the 4th of ... A: Because you said you heard no hum sound from the fuel tank, even for just a second of time, you ... | |
| '95 Chrysler Lebaron gas gauge | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to get a 1995 Lebaron convertible ready for my son to take off to college after its been ... A: Unless you live in an extreme hot/cold climate I doubt timing belt is weak How many miles are on it? ... | |
| Throttel position sensor | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Kari ANSWER: Hi Kari, The TPS is on the side of the throttle body, located where the intake air ... A: Start by disconnecting the electrical connectors from the throttle body (there are two, one on the ... | |
| car cuts off: '94 LHS | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently changed the iac on my 94 lhs. My car had been cutting off when I slow down or try to turn ... A: If you have tried for new fault codes and found none, then I would be inclined to check out the ... | |
| Analog digital cluster swap | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have some VIN numbers now. Recipient car: IC3XJ453MG129901 (My car in UK) Digital dash donor ... A: I think the '90 digital cluster is almost identical to the '91, so that the used cluster should work ... | |
| 2000 dodge neon w/ rough idle | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: so i took my vin# to chrysler and my neon does not have a egr valve on it. do you think its time to ... A: I would consider it, if you have trust in the shop's diagnosis. But let me offer to send you the ... | |
| Throttel position sensor | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Kari A: The TPS is on the side of the throttle body, located where the intake air hose comes to the ... | |
| 2000 300m overheating | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My 300m overheats in stop and go traffic with the a/c on. I just fixed the a/c compressor and have ... A: I wonder if the radiator may be partially clogged. Touch the left and right side manifolds of the ... | |
| car won't shift out of park | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2007 chrysler sebring its stuck in park i tryed everything and still wont shift but if u ... A: I am not clear about 'this little pink thing'. What/where is it, and when you pull it back do you ... | |
| '03 chrysler t/c: blower motor non-function | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: my fan started to blow on high only,did this for about tywo weeks then the fan stopped working,went ... A: I will assume this is a conventional temp control unit rather than an Autmatic temp control type. If ... | |
| Loose valves/lash adjusters: 3.5L | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: With two malfunctioning lifters how do I go about changing them on a 2002 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 ... A: You have to remove the rocker arms with bad lifters (adjusters) and replace them if they are truly ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start/No Codes/ ASD clicking | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: This is a new question related to the above subject that was recently submitted. As we discussed, ... A: I believe that the antitheft device works by disconnecting the autoshutdown relay after about 3 ... | |
| 97 LHS Transmission Control Relay Issue/limp mode | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I was driving my 97 LHS on the highway when I experienced what sounded like a grenade going off ... A: Limp mode is one and the same as a disengaged control relay. The TCM will do that for about 28 ... | |
| Rough Idle for my 2001 Sebring Coupe | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I've read a lot of your answers and I can tell you really know your stuff! I was hoping you could ... A: Chances are the rough idle is caused by an egr valve that is sticking slightly ajar. The egr system ... | |
| 1997 chrysler town county: no start | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: it will run some time . you go out after you have dove it and the gages will not come on and dose ... A: Do you mean the starter motor won't work, or that it does but the engine won't catch and idle? Do ... | |
| A/C Compressor: works on defrost only. '02 Sebring | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring 4 cylinder and I'm having problems with the AC unit. The air ... A: I haven't heard of that sort of problem before. I don't believe that the ac compressor clutch is ... | |
| 99 Chrysler 300m, hard downshift , then limp mode | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Roland: Have a Chrysler 300m which had the speedometer go out. Changed the ouput speed sensor and ... A: It is good you did another readout and found the 0731. That might be due to an issue with the ... | |
| '01 Neon: instrument cluster intermittent | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey there i have a 2001 crylser neon it has been well cared for only recently serviced but the last ... A: I would begin by looking into the electrical power supply to the instrument cluster. There is fuse ... | |
| Analog/Digital dash swop: '91 Lebaron Conv't | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: This hairy sugject again. We doreesponded earlier in the year-January-but then I threw the project ... A: One correction: the bcm plug wiring and bcm itself need to be modified/changed out, as well I now ... | |
| Analog/Digital dash swop: '91 Lebaron Conv't | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: This hairy sugject again. We doreesponded earlier in the year-January-but then I threw the project ... A: It would be good to verify that the donor and recipient have the same letter in the 10th position of ... | |
| '89 Caravan Starter/Electrical Problem | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I've got an '89 Caravan 4cyl. 2.5liter non turbo with a starter electrical problem.The starter ... A: We often assume that every item has a return path to 'ground', and when it doesn't of course that ... | |
| '00 2.5L no start | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: my 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible 2.5 will not start. Drove it on the morning on the 4th of ... A: You didn't mention whether you had checked for fault codes: "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" using ... | |
| 93' Chrysler Concorde: no ATC power | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93' Chrysler Concorde in which the display for the automatic AC / Heater control assembly ... A: There are a couple of other power wires to the controller that you can check: black/pink on pin 1 of ... | |
| 93' Chrysler Concorde: no ATC power | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93' Chrysler Concorde in which the display for the automatic AC / Heater control assembly ... A: I would recommend that you look closely at fuse #6 in the fuse box behind the cap on the left end of ... | |
| Poor driveability when warming up: '01 3.8L minivan | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country with a 3.8 engine. When I first start the vehicle it seems ... A: It could be the ect sensor if the loss of coolant causes a void in the cavity where the coolant ... | |
| 2000 Chrysler lhs misfire code: 0301 | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Roland, Looking at all of your responses, it sue does look like you know your stuff. That said, I ... A: The 0301 points to a miss at the cyl #1. So check that cylinder's coil wiring and perhaps see what ... | |
| '86 LeBaron: no start. egr valve? | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to thank-you for your for your reply to "Chrysler Repair/1986 LeBaron Turbo won't start" ... A: As best I can see, you are not looking in the correct location; look behind the engine from the ... | |
| window motor removal: Sebring coupe | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Hi have 2001 chrysler seabring 2 door coupe and the window is stuck in down position I tried new ... A: I checked the '00 manual and from what I can see the wires are attached to the motor so you would ... | |
| '93 Dynasty: transmission limp mode problem | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: 93 DODGE DYNASTY 3.3 CURRENTLY IN LIMP POSITION. INSTALLED NEW SOLENOID BLOCK BY AAMCO. STILL THE ... A: The 41 code points to a part in the solenoid pack so I guess the first replacement was faulty. That ... | |
| TCC lockup code 0740: '00 Grand Voyager | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago I started receiving engine code and didn't notice any decreased performance in ... A: If they can drop the pan, check for debris in the pan, and if none, put the pan back and reuse the ... | |
| Chrysler neon 1997 has no spark at spark plugs | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: what can be wrong with my chrysler neon it has no spark at the spark plugs? A: Probably it is one of the two engine rotational position sensors. We need to get a fault code ... | |
| '89 Caravan Starter/Electrical Problem | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I've got an '89 Caravan 4cyl. 2.5liter non turbo with a starter electrical problem.The starter ... A: The starter relay shouldn't click at all when you turn the key to the run position, nor should the ... | |
| TCC lockup 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago I started receiving engine code and didn't notice any decreased performance in ... A: That issue with the TCC is generally not an issue with electrical connections. About all you can do ... | |
| Outside/ambient Temperature Reading: Sebring | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Sedan 2.4 liter. I have noticed that the outside temperature reading ... A: The ambient air temperature sensor is a small device that is mounted on the top edge of the front ... | |
| 99 Chrysler 300m, hard downshift , then limp mode | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Roland: Have a Chrysler 300m which had the speedometer go out. Changed the ouput speed sensor and ... A: There are too many possibilities for that to be specific. It may be an issue simply with the ... | |
| '93 Dynasty: transmission limp mode problem | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: 93 DODGE DYNASTY 3.3 CURRENTLY IN LIMP POSITION. INSTALLED NEW SOLENOID BLOCK BY AAMCO. STILL THE ... A: I would want to get a fresh fault code readout to see what codes are stored in the memory of the ... | |
| 93 dakota x-cab engine 3.9L: no start | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: guy gave me this and it is running rough think he crossed plug wires can u tell me wich wires go ... A: The best way to find out which of the sensors/circuits is wrong is to use the ignition key to turn ... | |
| 99 Chrysler 3.2L: no start | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a '99 chrysler concord, v6, 3.2L. i started it when coming home from work and it started ... A: The smell of rubber sounds like a belt that was driving on a pulley that was jammed. Maybe the ... | |
| Transmission 1998 Town and Country | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Why won't the transmission come out of low gear? I have replaced both speed sensors and automatic ... A: The transmission is actually in 2nd gear which is called 'limp-in mode' and is designed to avoid any ... | |
| '01 Chrysler lhs: code 0601/0725 | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I am working on a 2000 chrysler lhs. I have no spark coming from the coils. I have a po601, po725, ... A: The 0601 says the PCM has an internal failure and the only fix is to replace, and do the necessary ... | |
| '97 3.3L LH: Codes MAP/TPS/EGR | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 97 Intrepid that my new wife had bought from a private owner. I has a 3.3 vin T ... A: Yes, on the '97 there are plugs 1-40 and 41-80 at the pcm. On the TPS: black/light blue to pin ... | |
| Removing alternator from 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2.5L V6 | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to remove the alternator from my '98 2.5L V6 Sebring convertible. There are 2 cables ... A: The manual simply says 'unplug'. If there is a tab on the edge of the plug you would lift that ... | |
| '01 2.7L Sebring...Codes 0406 & 1289 | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a '01 Sebring 2.7, the engine was replaced before I bought the vehicle, so I don't know what ... A: The egr solenoid has 6-pin connector. I described it in my first answer: "The 0406 is about the ... | |
| Cruise control vacuum lines: '98 Sebring | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: 98 Sebring JXi convertible, 2.5l. Cruise control either will not engage and shuts off, or shuts off ... A: The resevoir, to remove it, requires that you take off the intake manifold, according to the manual. ... | |
| My car won't start | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Sebring Convertible. I have had no problems up until now. Problems started when I ... A: About the only item that might very well produce a no start with both gas and spark and no codes is ... | |
| '01 2.7 Limited...Codes 0406 & 1289 | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: t6lst A: The 0406 is about the voltage signal from the exhaust gas recirculation valve's solenoid being ... | |
| TCM replacement: '01 Sebring, code 0605 | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Sebring Lx, that has gone into "limp-in" mode. The codes came out P0700 (P0605), ... A: The pre-programming that is needed is the correct pinion factor (to have accurate mph for the ... | |
| '06 Chrysler Sebring cruise control | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: The cruise control will work sometimes, sometimes not. Sometimes when you click it on the light ... A: If you have attempted to get fault codes with a plug in reader and none are present, then my ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start/no codes/ASD clicking | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Have this car trouble free since new. No accidents. No major repairs. When the ignition is in the ... A: I would think that your test shows that the pcm is bad, but I can't guarantee that. I can't see how ... | |
| rear view mirror; '00 Sebring LXI | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: How do I take off the rear view mirror on a 2000 Chrysler sebring LXI hardtop? It has a2.5 v6 in ... A: The '00 manual only shows the mirror/reading lamp/compass assembly to be removed by noticing a slit ... | |
| "dead" '06 Chrysler 300 | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: No Bus on the odometer display, cycled the key and nothing, have a brake light, abs light, airbag ... A: When you say you replaced the 'main fuse module', do you mean you replaced the entire "intergrated ... | |
| Lights flashing on 2000 Chrysler Voyager | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, my passenger doors were left open on my van and my battery died. When I figured it ... A: What you are describing is not exactly like any of the behaviors or mis-behaviors of the anti-theft ... | |
| 95 le Baron 3.0 engine malfunction | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Roland, Last night as I was on the freeway the car seemed to miss fire and was running sluggish. I ... A: I would first try to get fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing ... | |
| excessive IOD/hazard current drain: '06 minivan | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Sorry but i got maxed out so have had to continue a new thread. When i remove the instrument cluster ... A: I wouldn't exclude a Canadian rebuild.* I'm sure the shipping and money exchange are tractable. But ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start/no codes/ASD clicking | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Have this car trouble free since new. No accidents. No major repairs. When the ignition is in the ... A: I have never experienced/heard of that sort of behavior on the asd 'driver' wire (pin 85). That ... | |
| 1986 LeBaron Turbo won't start | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Can get her to start only by putting a few drops of fuel in the Fuel Injection intake but only for a ... A: As I read the '86 manual you can't get codes using the key. A plug-in code reader is needed that ... | |
| freon level: adding freon | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: do i need to have the ac clutch running to check the freon level? ANSWER: No it can be measured ... A: Yes, to properly empty the can of refrigerant into the system the compressor clutch has to be ... | |
| Lights flashing on 2000 Chrysler Voyager | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, my passenger doors were left open on my van and my battery died. When I figured it ... A: One thing to try would be to remove fuse #18 which is the last one at the very rear of the string of ... | |
| chrysler 300: no bus | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: No Bus on the display where the mileage is and vehicle is dead! some accessories work but most are ... A: The bus is the digital communication system that knits together a half-dozen or so modules that need ... | |
| excessive IOD/hazard current drain: '06 minivan | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Sorry but i got maxed out so have had to continue a new thread. When i remove the instrument cluster ... A: Sorry that I don't have any info about taking apart the cluster. There is a shop in Canada that I ... | |
| 93 dakota x-cab engine 3.9L | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: guy gave me this and it is running rough think he crossed plug wires can u tell me wich wires go ... A: The key test will tell us what the engine controlled thinks is wrong with the engine. I would ... | |
| ram van 1500: start, then goes off/ code 1391 | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Good night i have a 1996 Ram van with a 3.9 litre engine 6 cylinders and the trouble is that a few ... A: The 1391 means there is an intermittent disconnect of the camshaft or crankshaft rotational position ... | |
| ram van 1500: start, then goes off | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Good night i have a 1996 Ram van with a 3.9 litre engine 6 cylinders and the trouble is that a few ... A: Does the van have an anti-theft system? If so, it might be not disarming when you unlock the door to ... | |
| 98 Caravan 3.3 Won't Start | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Have this car trouble free since new. No accidents. No major repairs. When the ignition is in the ... A: That last observation about the test light flashing on and off at cavity 85 is important, but was ... | |
| Disable Anti Theft on '04 Concord | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently installed a Bulldog Security Remote starter in my Girlfriends 2004 Chrysler Concord. ... A: If the engine starts and runs for about 3 seconds, that is the symptom of an attempt to start the ... | |
| 2000 300M stuck in limp-in mode; where to buy parts | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Roland. Last night, my 2000 300M started to have similar transmission problems to the following ... A: I agree with replacing the output speed sensor. It is located on the driver side of the transmission ... | |
| 2000 chrysler sebring problems starting | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: About two weeks ago, I noticed my SES light came on. I took the car to Autozone for an OBD II test ... A: I would begin by tracing vacuum the hoses for the evap recovery system as far as you can. There ... | |
| excessive current drain: '06 export minivan | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Dont know whether anyone has come accross this fault before, but i would appreciate some ... A: The fuse #14 is IOD and the following components are partially powered: overhead console, body ... | |
| 2000 300M stuck in limp-in mode; where to buy parts | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Roland. Last night, my 2000 300M started to have similar transmission problems to the following ... A: The output speed sensor is definitely a suspect but I would like to get an 0720 code before ... | |
| excessive current drain | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Dont know whether anyone has come accross this fault before, but i would appreciate some ... A: The IOD is ignition off draw fuse and that is the one that powers things like the remote key fob ... | |
| 2001 chrysler voyager a/c repair cost | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: my ac went out on a trip to visit my son this weekend. we were stuck in a traffic jam for about an ... A: I am not in the 'business' so have know real idea of what to expect if the compressor has gone bad. ... | |
| Vehical speed sensor 'out': minvan 2.4L 3-speed automatic | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I need help finding the exact location of the vehicle speed sensor on my 2000 chrysler Voyager - ... A: The vehicle speed sensor is on the firewall side of the powertrain, it screws into the top side of ... | |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible Front Seats | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to change out the front seats and i am not too sure on how to do it. Any information ... A: The procedure is basically to move the seat full rearward, then remove the two bolta that attach the ... | |
| Gas Mileage decreased, no codes. | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 T&C that runs well, but seems to be getting bad gas mileage. There are not codes ... A: Possibilities: fuel leak, inaccurate distance sensor, dragging brake brake pad/disc interface. Check ... | |
| 1995 Town & Country instrument cluster fuse | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: "The instrument cluster fuse on my 1995 Chrysler Town & Country blows when I turn on the headlights. ... A: If you mean the very cornermost one of the 8 fuses there, that is the fuse that powers all sorts of ... | |
| shift solenoid for '94 Lebaron | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: where is the shift solenoid located on a 1994 chrysler lebaron? A: There ia no singular 'solenoid' if we are speaking about an electronic transaxle, but rather an ... | |
| oil filter adapter: 3.3/3.8L | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently noticed oil dripping from filter of 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. When I took it for ... A: The procedure is to lift the van to get access. Remove the filter. Remove the electrical connector ... | |
| 1990 lebaron dies when turning right | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Roland I bought a1990 lebaron for my daughter about a month ago. I had a digital dash issue right ... A: I wonder whether you might have a constant velocity joint that has dried out due to the boot being ... | |
| '00 dodge neon - rough idle/no codes | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: re-rough idle: the engine is a 2.0, I have found a cheeper belt tensioner from my local checkers ... A: It is all attached to the engine. If you don't find it, then it may have been phased out in the '00 ... | |
| Refrigerant charge port | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chrysler 300M. I an trying to refill the freon, but I do not know which valve I have to ... A: The smaller port, also called the low side connector, is where you would insert the refrigerant. ... | |
| 97 town and country died on interstate | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Rolland, I have a 97 crystler town and country, we were driving thru N Carolina on the interstate ... A: It may well be that one of the two engine rotation sensors has gone flakey. Fortunately, when they ... | |
| '00 dodge neon - rough idle/no codes | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: re-rough idle: the engine is a 2.0, I have found a cheeper belt tensioner from my local checkers ... A: It is located at the rear end of the engine at the corner closest to the driver. Above it there is a ... | |
| 2000 neon rough idle | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: only idles rough, otherwise runs great. it has 90,000 miles on it. 1st i replaces the motor mounts, ... A: I can believe at wobbly timing belt tension would produce a rougn timing IF the change in tension ... | |
| 2000 neon rough idle | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: only idles rough, otherwise runs great. it has 90,000 miles on it. 1st i replaces the motor mounts, ... A: Have you checked for codes? Which engine do you have? What evidence is there that the problem is ... | |
| 2000 neon rough idle | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: only idles rough, otherwise runs great. it has 90,000 miles on it. 1st i replaces the motor mounts, ... A: A bushing on the belt tensioner would be important to replace so as to not have it lock up and loose ... | |
| 93 dakota x-cab engine 3.9L | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: guy gave me this and it is running rough think he crossed plug wires can u tell me wich wires go ... A: Sorry I don't have a manual that covers the truck engines. I wonder if this might not have a ... | |
| 99 plymouth breeze:trans codes 0731, 0733 | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Car won't shift out of first. Have replaced output speed sensor, transmission module and throttle ... A: There is no voltage applied to the input or output sensors, they generate their own signals without ... | |
| Alternator Pivot Bolt: 2.5L on Sebring Conv't | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Kevin, I have a 1999 Sebring JXI Convertible with the 2.5 Mitsubishi engine. I am having an ... A: Both the '98 and '00 manuals show the same procedure. After loosening the top mounting ear bolt. ... | |
| '96 Intrepid: OD pressure sense circuit error code | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: The car goes into limp mode. The code said it was overdrive pressure switch circuit. Someone told me ... A: I assume the code was either a 21 or a 1784 depending upon the reader, as '96 was a transition year ... | |
| 2001 Town and Country: AC relay control | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had my mini van servied for ac issues, the auto mechanic has told us that, it needs a new ... A: I would advise against replacing any major module/controller/computer without first getting a fault ... | |
| blower motor control module? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Roland, like you I have been wrenching forever and I read your response to the Concorde blower motor ... A: The type of blower motor device depends upon whether it is a conventional control unit (which has 4 ... | |
| 2003 Chrysler Concorde:transmission problem | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Apparently I ask too many questions. LOL. I called a local transmission shop. They said 37.00 to ... A: There are several plugs on the driver side of the transmission which you could inspect the wires ... | |
| Replacing Ignition Lock Cylinder in 2001 Chrysler Town & Country | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: The key will not turn to the "on" position and I do believe that I need to replace the Lock ... A: That would apply if your vehicle has the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) which would be ... | |
| persistent cooling problems: head gasket? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I posted awhile ago regarding coolant problems and said I would follow up after tlking to the ... A: I have copied three pages about the cylinder head removal/install that includes the torque spec. The ... | |
| 2003 Chrysler Concorde: module pre-programming? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Several things are happening. The engine light is on because of some emmision problem that the ... A: To give you knowledgeable advice I need a bit more information. What was the emission problem that ... | |
| persistent cooling problems: head gasket? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I posted awhile ago regarding coolant problems and said I would follow up after tlking to the ... A: If the oil is foamy and the system bubbles and/or overflows from the coolant bottle early-on after ... | |
| camshaft sensor/engine miss: '03 2.4L | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing problems with my car. it is a chrysler sebring 2003, 2.4 liter, DOHC. The ... A: Once a rotational sensor starts to fail, it is likely to remain flakey as you have observed, so I ... | |
| persistent cooling problems: head gasket? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I posted awhile ago regarding coolant problems and said I would follow up after tlking to the ... A: A head gasket leak can certainly cause an unexplained loss of coolant and consequent unexplained ... | |
| 99 Town & Country Idle Issues | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Back around Easter, our 1999 Town & Country (188,000 mis. 3.8l engine) the idled started fluctuating ... A: My advice would be to check the egr valve stem's action: is should move freely, against ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine:theft system lock down | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Roland; Sorry to be such a pest,but here goes! The engine is still only running in 3 ... A: I have to suspect that the mechanic pulled the plug on the theft module when it was still in the ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Roland; Sorry to be such a pest,but here goes! The engine is still only running in 3 ... A: Yes, I think we can defeat the alarm system. Let me look up the details. I wonder however, are you ... | |
| ac compressor: 2007 nitro | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: how can i check to see if the compressor is bad? A: The evaluation of the AC system usually begins with an overall performance test to see to what ... | |
| 2005 Pacifica overheating & tranny problems | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: My Pacifica won't go past 35 mph & is also overheating. Assuming they're separate problems. The ... A: The 0480 code does point at the radiator fan relay having an issue with the control circuit which ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: We bought this and the alarm module has already been taken out,and lost! The problem,it started to ... A: Is the engine now not starting again? Let me know if that is still a problem. I don't think any of ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine: theft alarm | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: We bought this and the alarm module has already been taken out,and lost! The problem,it started to ... A: That would be a bad mistake, but it sounds from your next question that you did disconnect it when ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine: theft alarm | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: We bought this and the alarm module has already been taken out,and lost! The problem,it started to ... A: Do try to read the codes as I described using the check engine light. I am unclear what means you ... | |
| 1991 Chrysler Imperial 3.3 engine | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: We bought this and the alarm module has already been taken out,and lost! The problem,it started to ... A: I don't believe the problem is the anti-theft module if you are certain that it has been taken out. ... | |
| Fuel guage 2005 Sebring Convert: false 1/4 full reading. | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Roland, My fuel gauge reads slightly below 1/4 tank and the idiot lite does not come on and I'm out ... A: The chances are if the gauge is functioning normally until you get to about 1/4 of a tank, then the ... | |
| fuel gauge doesn't change: '00 Sebring conv't | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Roland, still can't get my fuel gauge problem resolved with the 2000 sebring convertible. I pulled ... A: What I am saying is that all of the voltages (signals) for the oil pressure/coolant temperature/fuel ... | |
| speedometer problem: '01 T&C | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 chysler town and country, when stopped my speedometer reads between 10 and 20 miles ... A: I wonder whether this might be an issue with the brake lamp circuit and not the transmission system. ... | |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible - Trunk release | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Sebring Convertible JXi. When I bought the car the key doesn't work to open the trunk ... A: In my first response I noted: 'The light green/black wire at pin 2 of the relay socket is the wire ... | |
| fuel gauge doesn't change: '00 Sebring conv't | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Roland, still can't get my fuel gauge problem resolved with the 2000 sebring convertible. I pulled ... A: If that is also the resistance that it currently reads at the tank, then the problem is not the ... | |
| '96 3.5L: won't idle | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced the head gaskets on this 3.5l. got all timing marks back in line. The car starts ... A: The codes unfortunately don't point to any cause of no idle. The 12 just means that sometime in the ... | |
| Auto trans speed sensor replacement | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300m, I just replaced the fan assembly as both motors were bad but the fans ... A: There are two speed sensors: if the codes were 0715 and 0720 those would be the input and output ... | |
| Replacing Ignition Lock Cylinder in 2001 Chrysler Town & Country | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: The key will not turn to the "on" position and I do believe that I need to replace the Lock ... A: J., The replacement is not too difficult (remove the under steering column panel, the one that ... | |
| 2006 chrysler sebring 2.4 engine sedan coolant problems | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Roland Sir.. It took 3 days to fix.. Heres the work they did? also gave me a 90 day warranty.. R&R ... A: If you are still loosing coolant, and if the 0128 code is new since the repair, and if there is ... | |
| '06 2.4L engine: loss of coolant/bubbling problems. P0128 | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Why does the coolant of the sebring hear that it is bubbling after putting water in it.. also the ... A: When you say: "did that already", exactly what has been done? I wonder because you brought the ... | |
| '06 2.4L engine: loss of coolant/bubbling problems. P0128 | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Why does the coolant of the sebring hear that it is bubbling after putting water in it.. also the ... A: This code simply notices that the cooling system is not functioning properly because it is heating ... | |
| '99 Concorde stalls: out of gas or ? | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: ran out of gas know won,t start ran fine till then is there a trick I don,t know about to get ... A: Two thoughts: did you run out of gas, or maybe the car stalled for another reason and the guage was ... | |
| '05 Sebring Coupe: Loss of many electronics | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Chrylser Sebring Limited Coupe, V6 Engine Today the driver's side lighted vanity sun ... A: It is likely that at the visor pivot or in the visor proper a short circuit of the voltage from fuse ... | |
| fuel gauge always 'full' on '00 Sebring | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler sebring that has a fuel gauge that always reads full. Actually Roland has ... A: As I explained, the dark blue wire at the tank doesn't go to the cluster gauge directly, but rather ... | |
| '97 3.3L LH: Codes MAP/TPS/EGR | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 97 Intrepid that my new wife had bought from a private owner. I has a 3.3 vin T ... A: I haven't been informed of a cam breakage an issue with this engine. When the shaft it replaced it ... | |
| '97 3.3L LH: Codes MAP/TPS/EGR | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Roland, I have a 97 Intrepid that my new wife had bought from a private owner. I has a 3.3 vin T ... A: I would suggest that you verify the continuity of three wires to these sensors and 2 wires of the ... | |
| cooling fan and ac | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2001 chysler 300m 3.5L it has dual fans both work fine without ac but once i turn on the ac ... A: That is unusual because if you are sure that both fans work without the AC, first starting up both ... | |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible - Trunk release | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Sebring Convertible JXi. When I bought the car the key doesn't work to open the trunk ... A: Sorry to say I don't have a part number. Probably a dealer item because it is not a high demand ... | |
| fuel gauge always 'full' on '00 Sebring | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler sebring that has a fuel gauge that always reads full. Actually Roland has ... A: According to the '00 Sebring convertible manual (I assume this is the convertible, correct?) the ... | |
| 2003 Chrysler Town and Country | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a code PO 171 System Too Lean (Bank 1). I have changed both of the O2 sensors. I reset the ... A: You could verify the wires going to both sensors are good. The brown/white wires should show 12V ... | |
| 1999 Town & Country idle surges | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a reoccurring problem. About a month ago the van started dieing when slowing down for corners ... A: Have you checked for fault codes using the ignition key? "On-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing it in ... | |
| '01 T&C: no starter unless steering column moved | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 chrysler town and country. and the only way it will start if i turn the steering wheel ... A: I am not clear what you mean by "only way it will start". Do you mean that the starter motor will ... | |
| speedometer problem: '01 T&C | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 chysler town and country, when stopped my speedometer reads between 10 and 20 miles ... A: Try a self-calibration of the cluster: With the ignition 'off', depress and hold the trip odometer ... | |
| '07 Sebring Recirc door clicking | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan (2.7L) with a strange problem. When I press the A/C ... A: It appears to me that the only way to fix this is to remove the recirc door actuator and adjust the ... | |
| sensor replacement on '01 Sebring transmission | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 sebring and I have codes come up that tells me that sensor c and d was detected on the ... A: I noticed that I mistakenly gave you the wrong code numbers, so make this correction: I am not sure ... | |
| '06 2.4L engine: loss of coolant/bubbling problems | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Why does the coolant of the sebring hear that it is bubbling after putting water in it.. also the ... A: I assume that the bubbling occurs whether the engine has been running recently or not, i.e. that is ... | |
| 1988 2.2L Turbo New Yorker Transmission | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: You have helped me with my Electronic display recently. Last night my tranny dropped from 3rd to 2nd ... A: The only adjustments that might be tried is the "throttle pressure cable (rod) adjustment" and the ... | |
| Radiator fan won't turn on: '99 300M | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300m, I just replaced the fan assembly as both motors were bad but the fans ... A: The radiator fans require 3 specific fuses to be good: under the hood fuse B (30A) and fuse E (40A) ... | |
| '05 Chrysler T & C: many electrical systems 'out' | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I went to drive my van and it started fine and drives fine, but the guages do not work, the power ... A: There is no common fuse that is involved in all those systems so my though is that because the body ... | |
| general lack of power: '99 2.5L V-6 | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey Roland, I've been experiencing some odd symptoms with my car in about the last two weeks or so. ... A: You have done the best you can to get a code readout. If you decide to change the fluid, first smell ... | |
| Chrysler lhs 1994: alarm system defeat? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I tried starting my car and a ticking noise started and my hazard lights start flashing and the car ... A: Unfortuately the alarm is built in to another device that is needed for the vehicle called the body ... | |
| 2001 PT: Codes 1684/1685 | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01 Cruiser that just had the input and output sensors replaced (11 days ago). The same ... A: The 1685 is not keeping you from running the engine so I would set that aside. The 1684 might be due ... | |
| van won't start.. | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: It won't start. From what I have been told fuel isn't getting to the fuel injectors. I have had the ... A: If you hear the fuel pump (located inside the fuel tank at the rear) humm for about a second when ... | |
| 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chrysler 300 limited I was advised to get the P codes from the vehicle they are as follows ... A: All the codes are related to the function or the interpretation of data related to the two oxygen ... | |
| general lack of power: '99 2.5L V-6 | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey Roland, I've been experiencing some odd symptoms with my car in about the last two weeks or so. ... A: Noises are not very specific as diagnostic tools, so may I suggest using the ignition key to ... | |
| 1995 Town & Country instrument cluster fuse | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: "The instrument cluster fuse on my 1995 Chrysler Town & Country blows when I turn on the headlights. ... A: If you mean the 15 amp fuse in the rear/inboard corner of the power distribution center is blowing, ... | |
| Starting problem: '06 300 | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: When I turn the key on my 2006 Chrysler 300 Limited, it takes two or three times to get car ... A: Do you mean that the starter motor doesn't respond or that it does but the engine won't 'catch' and ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler T&C LXI error codes and erratic temp gauge | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler T&C LXI van, 3.8L, 114,000 miles. Never had this problem before until 6 days ... A: I agree that there must be a short that is perhaps grounding the temp sensor signal wire which goes ... | |
| Air Conditioning:hissing sound | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 T&C, 3.3 engine. I am hearing a hissing sound, something like pressure bleeding off, ... A: Certainly if the sound is coming from the rear that would be a good working hypothesis. Also, ... | |
| Air Conditioning:hissing sound | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 T&C, 3.3 engine. I am hearing a hissing sound, something like pressure bleeding off, ... A: It sounds to me like there is a leak of some sort with that hissing sound, but exactly what it is ... | |
| Radio/Blinker stopped working: '01 Sebring | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2001 chrysler sebring. Today on the way to work my radio and blinkers decided to stop ... A: Check fuses 5,8,9,11,14 and 15 in the fuse box that you will find after removing the end cap from ... | |
| speed sensors change out: LH body | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: what is the easyest way to change the speed sensors on a 99 Chrysler LHS A: The speed sensor are on the driver's side of the transmission, about midline and their wiring ... | |
| chassis lubrication | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: where do you go to lube the chasis on a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible A: There are no lubrication points on the chassis of the '02. Other than changing the oil at 3,000 mile ... | |
| '02 2.4L:not getting injection on cyl 4 | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: My Chrysler voyager 2002 while driving lost power, since then I have changed all the plugs, all plug ... A: The wire that causes the no. 4 fuel injector to activate is brown/tan and is connected to pin 16 at ... | |
| Replacing fan assembly | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300m, it is having intermittent starting issues. I turn the key and just ... A: You have to remove the radiator closure panel and then you can remove the fan assembly by just ... | |
| 2000 T&C No running lights & no dash lights | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Finston, I have a 2000 Chrysler Town & Country, that all of a sudden lost the dash lights and the ... A: Do you have 12V on pins 30 and 86 that should be there coming from fuse 22? If you do, then the ... | |
| '06 Grand Caravan sliding door non-function | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: The passenger sliding door will not operate via the electronic control, manually works easily; the ... A: My suggestion would be to get a fault code readout using a reasonably sophisticated plug-in unit to ... | |
| A/C: no relay activation, '97 Sebring Conv't | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: AC will not come on at all with switch on the dash. If you by-pass the relay it will come on, but ... A: The relay is grounded by the powertrain controller via the dark blue/orange wire from pin 64. I ... | |
| 2000 T&C No running lites&no dash lites | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Finston, I have a 2000 Chrysler Town & Country, that all of a sudden lost the dash lights and the ... A: I'm working with the '98 diagrams which are identical or similar to the '00. The parking lamp relay ... | |
| A/C | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: AC will not come on at all with switch on the dash. If you by-pass the relay it will come on, but ... A: I would first wonder if the refrigerant level is below the minimum to satisfy the pressure ... | |
| '99 T&C: brake pedal binds, fan stays on/then overheating, rear wiper led's blink | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: The control lights for my windshield wipers have been blinking for YEARS. Within the last week the ... A: The flashing of the wiper lights is an indication that the heater/ac unit thinks that the ... | |
| Limp mode in 2002 chrysler concorde | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: My 2002 Chrysler concorde limited went into limp mode and Autozone gave me three codes as P0700, ... A: The 0700 is just an alert to the presence of a specific fault code of the transmission. The 1776 ... | |
| '96 3.5L: won't idle | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced the head gaskets on this 3.5l. got all timing marks back in line. The car starts ... A: Have you tried for fault code using the ignition switch:"On-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that ... | |
| '03 2.4L engine misses: code 0340 | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing problems with my car. it is a chrysler sebring 2003, 2.4 liter, DOHC. The ... A: The pins of the pcm plug should be etched into the surface, and they are numbered 1-10, 11-19, ... | |
| '02 Diesel Voyager not working | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Further to your previous e-mail regarding our Chrysler Voyager 2002 model diesel engine, we plugged ... A: As i check over the engine control module wiring diagrams I don't find any wires that power up that ... | |
| engine stalls hot wont restart until it cools down | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chrysler sebring lxi 2.5 engine and when it runs at idle for about 15 min it stalls ... A: It has the symptoms of one of the engine sensors failing after it gets warmed up, and then recovers ... | |
| Replacing back window: '02 Sebring convertible | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I broke my back glass out of my 02 sebring i have purchase a new window what type of glue do i need ... A: I wonder if you just bought a window or did you buy a rear window assembly which appears to involve ... | |
| AAT sensor and a/c on '03 pt cruiser | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: you've helped me in the past, Hope you can do it again. I recently purchased a used 2003 PT Cruiser ... A: The sensor doesn't appear to be involved with the AC system, but repair that first and then if the ... | |
| transmission solenoid | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I think your answer regarding replacement of the transmission solenoid in the 2000 T&C is exactly ... A: I would try to get a fault code readout of the transmission controller memory for fault codes using ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler T&C LXI error codes and erratic temp gauge | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler T&C LXI van, 3.8L, 114,000 miles. Never had this problem before until 6 days ... A: The 0106 code is saying that MAP sensor voltage is out of range, not a "ram error". Those two ... | |
| 99 Chrysler LHS limp mode? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: after traveling at about 70mph for about an hour, I exited the interstate and came to a stop: the ... A: If you did the key dance in 5 seconds or less it will usually say 'done', but in any case give it ... | |
| 99 Chrysler LHS limp mode? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: after traveling at about 70mph for about an hour, I exited the interstate and came to a stop: the ... A: Do you mean no codes at all, or does the odometer say "done" after you do the ignition key 'dance'. ... | |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible - Trunk release | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Sebring Convertible JXi. When I bought the car the key doesn't work to open the trunk ... A: There is a decklid release relay under the dash to the right of the steering column, and that is ... | |
| removing interior panels from liftgate: '06 Pacifica | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I am attempting to install a back up camera on the liftgate of my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. I need to ... A: First you have to remove the upper trim panel that surrounds the window, then remove about 8 screws ... | |
| '02 T&C flakey starter motor action | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: my 2002 Chrysler town and country did not start today it was like the dead turn the key relays ... A: I'm pleased to learn that it has started. I wonder if it might not be the sentry key immoblizer ... | |
| '02 T&C flakey starter motor action | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: my 2002 Chrysler town and country did not start today it was like the dead turn the key relays ... A: That wire is carrying 12v out of the ignition switch in the start and run positions and it goes to ... | |
| '02 minivan diesel: no starter/no glow plug light | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I wondered if you could help me please. Our Chrysler has stopped working all of a sudden. We had ... A: Ideally the odometer would have at least changed momentarily to show 'done' which corroborates that ... | |
| fan relay: minivan | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I was reading your response on the 99 chrysler t&c mini van radiator fan relay.. is there a relay ... A: There is only one radiator fan relay. It is a solid state device and it should be fastened securely ... | |
| '02 minivan diesel: no starter/no glow plug light | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I wondered if you could help me please. Our Chrysler has stopped working all of a sudden. We had ... A: It may well be that the problem is a fault in the immobilizer system. Try to lock, then unlock ... | |
| '03 2.4L engine misses: code 0340 | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing problems with my car. it is a chrysler sebring 2003, 2.4 liter, DOHC. The ... A: There is not a specific code for the magnet, rather the self-diagnostic can only say that the signal ... | |
| '99 T & C: passenger AC not working | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem with my 1999 town and country A/C not working properly. When I turn on the A/C, the ... A: I only have the pages as a 'hard' copy (the '98 manual) and I don't have a document scanner. If you ... | |
| '98 T & C starter motor/theft system? | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I want to thank you for all the advice you have given me so far. My 1998 Chrysler town and country ... A: If the starter relay clicks but the brown wire only shows 2-4 volts, then either 12v is not getting ... | |
| '99 T & C: passenger AC not working | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem with my 1999 town and country A/C not working properly. When I turn on the A/C, the ... A: It sounds to me that the passenger side blend door actuator is not working properly or the door is ... | |
| '98 T & C starter motor/theft system? | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I want to thank you for all the advice you have given me so far. My 1998 Chrysler town and country ... A: I wonder about the advice that you got because the alarm system (vehicle theft security system) on ... | |
| '02 minivan diesel: no starter/no glow plug light | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I wondered if you could help me please. Our Chrysler has stopped working all of a sudden. We had ... A: The fuse that powers the glow plug relay is #16 (25 amp) located next to the ecm/pcm relay and the ... | |
| Starter issues | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300m, it is having intermittent starting issues. I turn the key and just ... A: If the click is loud enough to hear in the cabin and if a helper tries while you listen with the ... | |
| '04 2.7 ltr: coolant leak from opening below thermostat housing | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: just installed thermostat in car theres a screw hole just below thermostat housing that is leaking ... A: That is a 'weep' hole for the waterpump and is expected to loose a modest amount normally. It is ... | |
| '01 town and country radio not working | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: My 2001 Chrysler town and country limited edition's radio stopped working and was flashing lights on ... A: Start by checking fuse #5 (20 amp) and fuse #14 (15 amp) to be sure neither is blown. After that it ... | |
| Chrysler 300C Error Codes P0129 and P061A | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Good day. While driving to work yesterday the check engine light, the Electronic Throttle Control ... A: The 0129 means that the voltage shown on the intake manifold's absolute pressure sensor is too low. ... | |
| '03 2.4L engine misses | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing problems with my car. it is a chrysler sebring 2003, 2.4 liter, DOHC. The ... A: Have you checked for fault codes recently? Let me know what you get and we can go from there. About ... | |
| '02 T&C flakey starter motor action | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: my 2002 Chrysler town and country did not start today it was like the dead turn the key relays ... A: It may be that the wire from the ignition switch's 'start' contact is flakey or maybe the ... | |
| Fuel injection issues: '02 3.3L T&C | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Last summer we had the xmission replaced in our 2002 Chrysler T&C with the 3.3l v6 and upon getting ... A: The individual cylinder misfiring can have many causes so I wouldn't assume it is the injectors. ... | |
| '96 Concorde - exhaust red hot | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Our '96 Concorde 3.5L ran into a problem recently where it would stutter when we hit the gas (you ... A: I notice that the Haynes gap spec oscillates back and forth during the '93-'96 and 'later years' ... | |
| 2001 Town and Country lift gate | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my rear lift gate. When the outside temperature is above 75 degrees ... A: The two possibilities are lubrication of the latch mechanism/striker interface and ... | |
| 97 Sebring coupe/tranmission in limp in mode | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I see where you answered someone else about this problem and helped him. Link here: ... A: I wonder if you might not be able to get a part number that referenced to a '96 Mitsubishi ... | |
| '98 town and country van starter won't work | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We did as you suggested on a prior post. We have no power from the brown wire to the starter. What ... A: Check fuse 23 (40 amp, 5th counting from the rear of the box). If it is blown, then if your meter ... | |
| 2007 caliber P0004 code | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 dodge caliber that has the check engine light come on, when I run a diagnostic on it, ... A: I have manuals through '06 but please tell me which engine is in your caliber so I can see if I can ... | |
| 95 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LIMP MODE | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: my Chrysler Concorde 3.5l goes into limp mode were itonly drives in second gear and no reverse the ... A: Get the transmission fluid changed out completely with a power flush, then see how it works. Use ... | |
| town and country van won't start | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We did as you suggested on a prior post. We have no power from the brown wire to the starter. What ... A: That brown wire should show 12v when you try the starter of course. If it doesn't then either the ... | |
| 2005 Town and Country: headlamps | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: A few nights ago I was driving at through a thunderstorm and the lightening was surreal. During this ... A: Good, a readout with a pretty good reader may see a code from the body computer. But do try the ... | |
| 2005 Town and Country: headlamps don't work | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: A few nights ago I was driving at through a thunderstorm and the lightening was surreal. During this ... A: I have searched high and low through the manual and am confused about the circuit for the headlamps. ... | |
| Alternator voltage output flakey/high | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: You have helped me before, and I need your expertise again. My alternator is giving me problems. I ... A: I would wonder about whether the field coil wires inside the alternator or the dark green wire from ... | |
| Code 0420, 1698: '99 Cirrus | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased '99 Chrysler Cirrus. Each afternoon all of the gauges stop working as do the ... A: the 1698 says that the communication for digital messages from the transmission computer to the ... | |
| Check engine light 'on': '99 Cirrus | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased '99 Chrysler Cirrus. Each afternoon all of the gauges stop working as do the ... A: About the check engine light: turn the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 ... | |
| '99 Cirrus: Intermittant failure of gauges and electric door locks | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased '99 Chrysler Cirrus. Each afternoon all of the gauges stop working as do the ... A: Looking at the wiring diagrams I find no connection between the gauges and the door locks as regards ... | |
| Chrysler Concorde 2000 2.7 stalling | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2.7 Chrysler Concorde (2000). It runs on petrol and LPG. Recently, the car started to stall ... A: When you say is stalls at every stop, does that also include if you didn't drive faster than 70km/hr ... | |
| P0441 trouble code: '02 voyager minivan | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I've gotten spot-on, no nonsense advice from you before, and I'm back again to bother you. ... A: The code points specifically toward the evap purge solenoid or its vacuum hose connections to the ... | |
| '88 New Yorker: electronic voice alert | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Roland.. Wehicle is now operational. Thanks for your tips. The EVA is still not working. Instead of ... A: The EVA has a 25-pin plug of which 20 are used and maybe half a dozen of those are related to ... | |
| Door Check | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: i cant seem to find one online. could you help me find one? thank you A: Have you checked at a Chrysler dealer parts counter? That would be my suggestion. Once you get the ... | |
| '96 Concorde is shaking/torque converter lockup code | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 chrysler concorde lxi and when car is warmed up when I speed up to about 40mph it shakes ... A: It would be a bit more helpful if they gave you a specific 4-digit number of the code. But based ... | |
| '02 300M: engine won't start, codes 0113, 0123 | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I replaced my engine in my 02 Chrysler 300M 3.5(G) engine with a 05 3.5 engine.Couldn't find any ... A: The 0660 is about the manifold tuning valve which may not be present in the '05 engine (unless it is ... | |
| '02 300M: engine won't start | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I replaced my engine in my 02 Chrysler 300M 3.5(G) engine with a 05 3.5 engine.Couldn't find any ... A: If you have spark, do you have fuel? Do you hear the fuel pump run when you turn the key to the run ... | |
| '96 Concorde is shaking | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 chrysler concorde lxi and when car is warmed up when I speed up to about 40mph it shakes ... A: Try to get a fault code readout for free at a nationwide parts store, such as Autozone. These ... | |
| 88 New Yorker dark instrument cluster | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Had to ask a new question because of too many replies. I gave my mechanic your replies. With the ... A: I now see that you also need to have 12v to pin 21 to get the cluster to work, and that comes out of ... | |
| '01 Concorde: LR solenoid latched | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 chrysler concorde with a 3.2. The check engine light came on and the car jerked. It ... A: I assume that the code number was 1776. If that is the case then I believe the problem is in the ... | |
| 88 New Yorker dark instrument cluster | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Had to ask a new question because of too many replies. I gave my mechanic your replies. With the ... A: I think that there is no harm in putting 12v on either pin 3 or pin 15 as that is what would ... | |
| '88 New Yorker 2.2L Turbo no electronic cluster display | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have checked some of your posts with this problem. Electronic cluster has been taken out of ... A: The orange wire for all the dimable lights come from a common splice so you are correct. Either the ... | |
| '88 New Yorker 2.2L Turbo no electronic cluster display | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have checked some of your posts with this problem. Electronic cluster has been taken out of ... A: Only pin 1 on the 13-pin should show a power supply sort of 12v, the others are from various ... | |
| '93 3.3L V-6: Starting Problem | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help a friend that has a 1993 Dodge Caravan with a 3.3 V-6 engine. It had sat for ... A: Do you hear the fuel pump humm inside the gas tank for about 1 second when you turn the key to the ... | |
| '88 New Yorker 2.2L Turbo no electronic cluster display | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have checked some of your posts with this problem. Electronic cluster has been taken out of ... A: The dark blue trace is shown to be on pin 3 rather than 6, and it is a fuel monitor signal, probably ... | |
| No power to A/C compressor clutch | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 300M Last weekend my A/C stop being cold. Replaces Freon and clutch relay. Tested ... A: There is a refrigerant pressure sensor and its wiring to the computer, and also the wiring between ... | |
| '93 3.3L V-6: Starting Problem | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help a friend that has a 1993 Dodge Caravan with a 3.3 V-6 engine. It had sat for ... A: I suspect that the three flashes was really one flash followed by two flashes, as there has to be an ... | |
| replace alternator | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: How do I replace the alternator on a 2005 Chrysler town/country limited 3.8l Do I need any special ... A: The easiest way to share the procedure would be for me to copy a couple of pages from the manual and ... | |
| No power to A/C compressor clutch | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 300M Last weekend my A/C stop being cold. Replaces Freon and clutch relay. Tested ... A: The compressor clutch will only activate if there is more that the minimum amount of pressure in the ... | |
| fuel gauge always reads full: '00 Sebring conv't | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible that the fuel gauge always reads full on. I pulled the ... A: The gauge float operates a variable resistor which would appear to me to be arranged such that when ... | |
| Cooling Fan Problems:'92 minivan | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Dodge Caravan 3.3 Engine with AC. The radiator blew and has been replaced. Found that ... A: The code can be cancelled by disconnecting the battery for a few seconds, except that a code 12 will ... | |
| '99 dodge 1391, 356 codes | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: roland, i have a 1999 dodge intrepid, 2.7 engine, engine was replaced at 122,000 and now has ... A: PPS: I thought you would like to see another idea on your engine's problem: "The problem with this ... | |
| No power to A/C compressor | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 300M Last weekend my A/C stop being cold. Replaces Freon and clutch relay. Tested ... A: Of course there is no 'power to the compressor' because it is driven by the belt. The only ... | |
| Dodge Van Transmission or Engine Surge | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I posted this to the other expert on this site and received a “too many variables to diagnose” ... A: My error...I overlooked that the tcc solenoid was shown on the 3-speed automatic page. How about ... | |
| a/c clutch problem: Is it the pcm?. | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: 8 a/c wont come on due to elec. problem. this was discovered by an electrician who checked the relay ... A: I would not so easily dismiss the possibility that there is an issue with the a/c clutch control ... | |
| Dodge Van Transmission or Engine Surge | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I posted this to the other expert on this site and received a “too many variables to diagnose” ... A: I don't know specifically the length of time/miles for the tcm to relearn. The lack of any codes, ... | |
| adjustable rear camber?: '06 Sebring | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 Sebring- Mechanic said camber can't be adjusted on rear wheels. It came from ... A: It depends upon what you find on the vehicle, as best I can tell from looking into the '05 service ... | |
| '00 minivan: electrical system discharging | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L Limited. I bought it used about 3 years ago. I have ... A: The voltage light means that the voltage on the system is lower than the battery voltage, so the ... | |
| Suspected '99 Sebring Wiring Problem | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: '99, Chrysler Sebring JX, V6 2.5L, California Standard Last year my 99 Chrysler Sebring Convertible ... A: There are 17 of the 19 fuses in the power distribution box under the hood that are directly ... | |
| '00 minivan 3.3L V-6: egr valve code 0403 | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Continuing with other conversation. I have not traced the wires to the EGR. It is a 2000 Chrysler ... A: The egr valve is mounted on the rear of the intake manifold. If you look at the right side exhaust ... | |
| Input / Output sensors | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Our mechanic said with miles and age of vehicle that it is possible the input / output sensors on ... A: If you checked the egr circuit for electrical continuity and found that to be alright, then I would ... | |
| '97 2.5L V-6: Intake Air Sensor | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. It is the V6 model. After running my car on his ... A: Both the '95, '96, '98, and '00 manuals show the IAT sensor to screw into the intake manifold, very ... | |
| sunfire?? | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: You may not be able to help me and that's ok but i thought i'd ask anyhow. I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 ... A: Might the yellow light be related to the ABS system? I don't have a manual to verify the C1235 but ... | |
| Whining noise | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a noise in my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van that nobody can seem to fix. It's a whining ... A: The first thing would be to see if the whining is the same at a given speed, no matter if you are in ... | |
| sunfire?? | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: You may not be able to help me and that's ok but i thought i'd ask anyhow. I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 ... A: I of course don't have wiring diagrams for that General Motors vehicle. Can you tell me if the ... | |
| Engine lopes | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Chrysler Concorde, when driving at low speeds a noticeable lope is felt it does not feel like ... A: These are supposed to be 2-digit numbers, so we ought to have an even number of counts. Thus I ... | |
| 2004 Chrysler Pacifica: side view mirror. | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: The driver side mirror has fogged up. Do I need to replace the entire assembly as the dealer is ... A: I assume this is the auto dimming sort of mirror. If the dealer parts counter does not offer a ... | |
| Engine lopes | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Chrysler Concorde, when driving at low speeds a noticeable lope is felt it does not feel like ... A: This sort of behavior is best solved by means of the fault codes because the engine computer can ... | |
| Input / Output sensors | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Our mechanic said with miles and age of vehicle that it is possible the input / output sensors on ... A: It is part of the chassis suspension that provides a firm but flexible attachment between the lower ... | |
| Engine lopes: '95 Concorde | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Chrysler Concorde, when driving at low speeds a noticeable lope is felt it does not feel like ... A: I would try to get fault codes using the ignition key: "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in ... | |
| Input / Output sensors | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Our mechanic said with miles and age of vehicle that it is possible the input / output sensors on ... A: I don't think it is the speed sensors, although the improper shifting can be caused by one or the ... | |
| '99 t&c headlight problem | |