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I specialize in Chrysler Corp. front wheel drive cars and minivans for the years 1982-2005 based upon my 50-year DIY experience and factory shop manuals. I don't have expertise/manuals for Jeeps, Trucks, SUV's, Imports. Today I will take questions one at a time from 8am-7pm CST, answering you within 1/2 hour. If I am shown as "maxed out" try again, in an hour, as I may be answering another question or otherwise busy. There are answers to ten thousand Chrysler questions at your finger tips: put a few key words in the "find" box (above) or click on "view past answers".

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In Category Chrysler Repair

Subject	Date Asked

speed-o not registering and stuck in 2nd	11/21/2009
Q: Almost the exact same story as one tagged with your response to Geoff - ... A: The fault code readout is the best approach and will give you the most specificity. Let me know what ...
'96 Stratus V6: stalls:code 11,15,21,24,43	11/21/2009
Q: runs for 5 miles then gets sluggish, about a mile later stalls out, it will restart, but just sits ... A: With all those codes I would not worry about the fuel pressure. The 11 code says that the crankshaft ...
Chrysler voyager: oil in the coolant	11/21/2009
Q: but oil getting in the radiator please any ideas thanks christine A: There are two possibilities which you can differentiate by the color of the oil, possibly. It could ...
'96 Stratus V6: stalls after warmed up	11/21/2009
Q: runs for 5 miles then gets sluggish, about a mile later stalls out, it will restart, but just sits ... A: I wonder if you have any fault codes stored in the pcm memory. Try the ignition ...
'05 T and C 3.3L: jerks when driving	11/21/2009
Q: We are having issues with the minivan that results in a drastic jerking motion when driving. We ... A: The most efficient thing would be to get a fault code readout for the possibility that the engine ...
2000 Cirrus: speedo/engine/power windows flaky	11/20/2009
Q: Hey Kevin, been reading your answers for a while. My car has been out of commission since the end of ... A: I believe that either fuse 11 behind the dash (remove end cap to access) has a crack in its wire or ...
300 c: reading/map lamps	11/20/2009
Q: when i turn on both my map lights the compass on dash goes blank just two dots.When I turn on just ... A: If you are speaking of the reading lamps in the overhead console then I would believe that one of ...
1995 Cirrus v6 2.5 lxi: engine intermittent running	11/20/2009
Q: Check-engine light. Sometimes dies when idle, hot or cold, 1 minute after start or 10 hours running ... A: All the codes relate to devices needing the 5v supply to work properly so I would look for one of ...
overheating/fan not operating reliably	11/20/2009
Q: my friends car is slightly overheating then cooling its self down the rad fan sounds like its trying ... A: It sounds like the fan motor/blades are mechanically restricted, or wearing out. I would suggest ...
Chrysler voyager 95 3,3 awd car stoping with engine's help	11/20/2009
Q: A strange problem. At low speed while driving on D , the car begins driving not equal..it begins ... A: That sounds to me like the torque converter lockup feature is not releasing when you have it engaged ...
'02 town and country minnivan: no starter	11/20/2009
Q: hood,driver headlight assembly wnet to start it cel flashes 10 times and starter will not engage is ... A: That simplifies things: I assume that you don't get a loud click from the starter motor solenoid ...
'02 town and country minnivan: no starter	11/19/2009
Q: hood,driver headlight assembly wnet to start it cel flashes 10 times and starter will not engage is ... A: Check fuses 9 and 23 in the power box under the hood, and if those are OK then check to see if the ...
'99 Concord hood cable detached from hood mechanism	11/19/2009
Q: how do i get the hood open if the hood cable is either detached from hood lock or cable has broken? A: If you will look up from under the car, from just behind the "bumper" panel which is now called the ...
Turn signals sluggish	11/19/2009
Q: Roland, 99 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Turn signals won’t stay on. Left and right behave the ... A: I would begin by checking that all the bulbs in the turn signals/emergency flashers are functioning. ...
96 neon no spark w/ p0340	11/19/2009
Q: "hi, i have a 96 neon and it stopped running the other day. i hooked up an obd2 scan tool and got a ... A: When you installed the sensor did you press its tip against the tip of the surface it is supposed to ...
1997 Sebring JXI conv: no start	11/19/2009
Q: My convertible starts when it wants to. It will run fine as long as it is running but as soon as I ... A: I wonder if you have any fault codes stored in the pcm memory. Try the ignition ...
'98 Concorde remote keyless entry	11/19/2009
Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Concorde LXI and a used keyless entry fob. I would like to re-program it myself ... A: I just checked the proper manual and find that it is located on the side of the joint unit under the ...
1998 Chrysler Concorde keyless entry	11/19/2009
Q: I have a 98 Chrysler Concorde LXI and a used keyless entry fob. I would like to re-program it myself ... A: I believe that you have to have the feature on-board, and that you have to have working key fob in ...
Dome light installation: '95 LXi Sebring	11/18/2009
Q: I have 1197 Chrysler sebring LXI with a sunroof and want to add a dome light. Is it possible and ... A: The '95 manual that I have shows that for that year at least there was a dome light in both the ...
'95 Concorde heater: no functional control	11/18/2009
Q: Good evening! My parents have a 1995 Chrysler Concorde in excellent condition. They purchased it ... A: I would start with the fuses (and fuse-like devices). There are two of them involved in powering the ...
2.5L V-6 intake Plenum removal	11/18/2009
Q: I think I've done all the steps, including loosening even bolts in the front of the intake plenum, ... A: Here are the steps from the manual: INTAKE MANIFOLD/PLENUM - 2.5L ENGINE REMOVAL Disconnect negative ...
2001 Town and Country power window	11/18/2009
Q: My driver side window went out in the down position. No problems before. Seems like a short or ... A: The problem could be in the switch itself. The overall system is powered by a single circuit so it ...
'95 Concorde: vtss (vehicle theft security system)	11/18/2009
Q: I have acquired the subject vehicle recently and have been unsuccessful at getting the vehicle to ... A: There are a number of possibilities here. Because of the uncertain history almost anything is ...
'01 Sebring: No interior lights, door locks,	11/18/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI with the 2.7L engine. The problem now is all these things no ... A: Until you have a meter, I would simply begin by making sure that all the audio equipment is off. ...
'01 Sebring: No interior lights, door locks,	11/18/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI with the 2.7L engine. The problem now is all these things no ... A: I assume the fuse #5 blew again, correct? If so, then check fuse #11 (20 amp) in the power box that ...
'01 Sebring: No interior lights, door locks,	11/18/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI with the 2.7L engine. The problem now is all these things no ... A: A fuse in the fuse box that is hidden behind the dash (remove driver's side end cap for access) is ...
Alternator / 'regulator' checkiing. '94 GV	11/18/2009
Q: Greetings Roland, from a fellow 'A-Expert' (tig welding). I have a problem with our '94 Grand ... A: and offer to assist. Let me take the questions in order: 1. The wires come together in a black ...
stalling with no codes: 3.0L	11/18/2009
Q: i have a 96 Plymouth voyager 3.0 .after driven 4 miles it stalls. i changed,fuel pump and filter, ... A: The other item that may be causing a stall, due to a too dilute mixture, is the egr valve which may ...
low voltage on the dash gauge, dash lights seem dim	11/18/2009
Q: I noticed this evening that the voltage gauge, which usually hovers ~ 12-13 volts, is now down at no ... A: The alternator output is what is regulated, and it appears that yours is lower than it should be. ...
1996 Neon SOHC 2.0L: no start	11/18/2009
Q: I am working on my granddaughters car & have run into a problem, car cranks, but will not start. ... A: Because it is a '96 it is likely going to tell you the two-digit fault codes if you ask it. I would ...
97sebring conv. starter wont engage	11/17/2009
Q: Roland, i have been searching throughout your site trying to get some answers and can't seem to ... A: If fuse 8 is ok then when a helper tries the ignition key you ought to feel/hear the starter relay ...
LeBaron J-body hood latch	11/17/2009
Q: Roland. I drive what you have -- an '89 LeBaron. Mine's a convertible, 2.5L non Turbo. Today's ... A: Is the cable moving the curved edge slider that partially obstructs the hole into which the the ...
LeBaron J-body hood latch	11/17/2009
Q: Roland. I drive what you have -- an '89 LeBaron. Mine's a convertible, 2.5L non Turbo. Today's ... A: I looked up from underneath and only see one spring on the latch mechanism proper, it is the one ...
Transmission Control Module fault	11/17/2009
Q: concerning my Chrysler Neon 1995cc year 2002 4 speed Automatic. Im still getting the same problem ... A: Although not listed at top of the causes for codes 0705 and 1784, the possibility of a defective tcm ...
Fault codes: how to get, '01 mininvan	11/17/2009
Q: can i get fault codes without taking my van to the dealer or a mechanic. i have the 3.3 engine A: You can often get a free readout at an Autozone parts store. Or try the ignition ...
'95 3,5L: hard start when cold, loses power	11/17/2009
Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler new Yorker 3.5 L. just changed the timing belt and aligned all the marks it ... A: I would try the memory of the engine controller to see if it has any stored fault codes. Turn the ...
95 lebaron 3.0L engine acting strange	11/17/2009
Q: i hope you cna help me with this.my daughter has a 95 lebaron convertible that she bought a year ... A: I would try the memory of the engine controller to see if it has any stored fault codes. Turn the ...
Code P0405: egr sensor voltage low	11/17/2009
Q: I just purchased an 05 grand caravan. I live in Ontario so there might be small differences in the ... A: The egr on the engine probably has an electic solenoid control witha position sensor, along with the ...
Alternator / 'regulator' checkiing. '94 GV	11/17/2009
Q: Greetings Roland, from a fellow 'A-Expert' (tig welding). I have a problem with our '94 Grand ... A: The wiring diagrams show there to be 4 wires: the red wire is the output that goes to the battery, ...
LeBaron hood latch	11/16/2009
Q: Roland. I drive what you have -- an '89 LeBaron. Mine's a convertible, 2.5L non Turbo. Today's ... A: The car is on the road for about another hour but I expect it back soon. I believe that the knob on ...
Neutral safety switch: 42LE Transmission	11/16/2009
Q: Where is the neutral safety switch located on a 1995 Chrysler concord 3.3 liter. I bought a part but ... A: The manual valve lever position sensor switch is located inside the transmission on the valve body ...
Replace 2000 Chrsyler Concord Reading Bulb	11/16/2009
Q: I've gone to the dealership and they don't know how to replace the passenger side reading lamp bulb. ... A: If the bulb is inside the overhead console then you must remove the console. If there is a single ...
error codes 0172, 1391	11/16/2009
Q: I have an 02 Pt Cruiser thats given the error codes p0172(Air/fuel mix is far too rich)(too much air ... A: Unfortunately these two are not very specific, but take a look at those possibilities that seem to ...
1994 Dodge caravan: headlamps stay 'on'	11/15/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Elvis, There is an electromechanical switch (called a relay) which when activated (by ... A: Is the headlamp dimmer switch in the high beam position? If not, then I am beginning to suspect that ...
1994 Dodge caravan: headlamps stay 'on'	11/15/2009
Q: hi sir i have a 1994 dodge caravan my head light are staying on when the van is not running this ... A: There is an electromechanical switch (called a relay) which when activated (by turning on the ...
rear window wiper/2002 town & country van	11/15/2009
Q: wiper stopped working,replaced fuse, still will not working, could this be the motor or electric ... A: Which fuse did you replace (11?), because I believe that is the one that provides power to 'park' ...
1996 Dodge 3.9L: no start, after coming to a stop	11/15/2009
Q: Van stopped at a light and will not start again. Checked fuel delivery checked relays cap rotor ... A: I believe that a '96 model year vehicle gives you some trouble codes that would be a clue by means ...
Reattaching the front caliper hold on clip on a 2004 Chrysler Sebring	11/15/2009
Q: I need to know how to reattach the caliper clip on a 2004 Chrysler Sebring on a friends car. I ... A: If the clip on the driver's side caliper is set up OK, then just use that as your best example of ...
Heater Blowing Cold/ Won't Shut off	11/15/2009
Q: It made me start a new question. The relay is not the problem. I swapped it out and it still kept ... A: I suspect the blower motor module is your problem. I will copy and mail the pages about changing ...
problem with transmission: drops to 2nd	11/14/2009
Q: I have a 2004 dodge neon with a 2.0liter with overdrive the car goes in every gear when it goes into ... A: When it does that it is going into 'limp-in mode' which is self-defensive to prevent damage to the ...
Code 0401/0403: not repaired	11/14/2009
Q: my car went through the emission tst and the problem is codes p0403 and p0401 i have no clue wht it ... A: The problem evidentally is not the valve itself but the electrical part or the vacuum part of the ...
Transmission problem: 2nd gear only	11/14/2009
Q: My car won't shift ou of my second gear, Chevy cavalier, 2002 engine 2,2 L ECOTEC. The engine light ... A: The electronic transmissions have a fail-safe fallback when something is wrong that if allowed to ...
trans torque converter clutch lock up symptom	11/14/2009
Q: what are the common symptoms for a torque converter clutch that will not disengage thank you A: It would be the same as driving a stick shift w/clutch and not stepping on the clutch pedal when ...
Heater Blowing Cold/ Won't Shut Off	11/14/2009
Q: May I get a copy of the instructions you offer for the recalibration routine for a 2001 Chrysler ... A: Yes, just send me another question, choosing the 'private' option and your address will be secure. I ...
'97 Voyager: theft alarm-cluster problem	11/13/2009
Q: Some one told me it can be the printed ckt board in the cluster, and I have to replace the circuit ... A: The instrument cluster is a 'board' that holds all the lights/gauges and the electrical connections ...
Reverse gear problem, Voyager '96 3speed	11/13/2009
Q: I have a -96 Plymouth Voyager 2.4L automatic transaxle 3speed, 140k miles, bought in Dallas, that ... A: There are several possible adjustments that could be tried: The hydraulic pressure could be low due ...
EGR valve: can it stick and cause a 'miss' when accelerating	11/13/2009
Q: 2005 Town and Country 3.3 L w/ 100,250 miles. A local shop checked my check engine light and said ... A: Yes, the missing when accelerating is a common symptom of the egr failing to close tightly when you ...
'02 Sebring multi-function switch: R&R	11/12/2009
Q: I am working on a 02 chrysler sebring convertable touring. How do i remove the multi function ... A: I have the '03 manual but it gives the procedure for removing the entire column from the car of ...
1997 Voyager/theft alarm problem	11/12/2009
Q: The exact description of my problem is: I have a 1997 Voyager. When I unlock the door and get in, ... A: I sent this answer yesterday (with one small error I have now corrected): Have you tried the door ...
Disabling Alarm: '92 New Yorker	11/12/2009
Q: please help. i have the exact same problem and car (1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue V6) as ... A: I think the way to go is to get to that theft module by removing the glove box,etc. module as I ...
'00 Sebring convert. won't start/no starter action	11/12/2009
Q: I have a 2000 chrysler sebring jxi convertible I was having problems earlier this week with the car ... A: The failure of the starter motor to turn over could be due to the battery, but I would believe there ...
Disabling Alarm: '92 New Yorker	11/12/2009
Q: please help. i have the exact same problem and car (1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue V6) as ... A: I am not sure how it is that putting the key in the ingnition switch should trigger the set light. ...
Disabling Alarm: '92 New Yorker	11/12/2009
Q: please help. i have the exact same problem and car (1992 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue V6) as ... A: I am going by the '92 manual but it isn't highly specific. Basically you have to get to the area ...
1997 Voyager/theft alarm problem	11/12/2009
Q: I find an answer of this question in ... A: Have you tried the door lock on the passenger side to see if it will disarm the system? If that ...
wire with Small black capsule in Lebaron '87 engine compartment	11/11/2009
Q: I have a Lebaron 1987 (Mexican) 2.2 Turbo II. I was wondering if you could help me with the use and ... A: The one item I see in the wiring diagrams is a 'diode' with a white wire and a black stripe wire ...
1989 dodge spirit LE.. intermitting stalling	11/11/2009
Q: I have a 89 Dodge Spirit Let that will stall whenever it feels like it, could be after 1 hour of ... A: I have the same year and engine in a LeBaron coupe, so I have some experience. Have you checked for ...
1999 Chrysler T&C: Engine shuts off	11/11/2009
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ... A: It appears to me that either the battery is not accepting a charge (such that the voltage is too low ...
'94 3.5L: motor knock, and shutdown	11/11/2009
Q: I just purchased a 1994 New Yorker w/ the 3.5 at, and on the way home, it just shut down on me.. ... A: I would question the condition of the battery (approximate age compared to warranty, possibly a date ...
Location of pcm/ecu on 2001 Sebring	11/11/2009
Q: Where is the computer (ecu) located on a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. I have looked behind the glove box ... A: I believe you will find it more easily if you remove the engine air intake box (where the air filter ...
'91 3.0L: low voltage output	11/11/2009
Q: i have a 1991 lebaron cnvt w/3.0 v6 at the volts are low below 12v when running i had the alternator ... A: The voltage regulator is part of the engine control module and is not a separate part. The voltage ...
94 Intrepid 3.5L - Dies when put in gear	11/11/2009
Q: My son-in-law, Matt, has a 94 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.5L engine. The engine idles smoothly and seems ... A: It sounds like the torque converter lock-up is engaged when it shouldn't be. That could be due to ...
electrical intermittents	11/10/2009
Q: ive got a 2005 2.5 crd voyager which when its running the lights flicker on tick over and it cuts ... A: This sounds like something which causes a 'common mode' failure, by which I mean lights, engine, ...
1998 Mini-van front hub assembly: R&R	11/10/2009
Q: How hard is it to replace the front right bearing hub assembly? Can you give me some lead about how ... A: It is covered in the '98 shop manual which I have, on about 4 pages. Here is the text, without the ...
bcm re-programming	11/10/2009
Q: We just installed a new used BCM. we were told there was a programming sequence we needed. I have a ... A: The main issue is to enable the vehicle theft security system. If you don't have that system then it ...
heating system	11/10/2009
Q: i have a 97 chrysler concorde LTI and when i shut the heat and fan off the front defrosters on the ... A: There are 2 types of heater/AC controls: a conventional unit and a digital temp readout unit. Both ...
1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Editon Engine shut off	11/10/2009
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ... A: I wonder if when the dealer 'reprogrammed' the pcm they also took into account the vehicle theft ...
1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Editon Engine shut off	11/9/2009
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ... A: I need to know exactly what is and isn't working now, what warning lights are 'on', what parts of ...
97 Sebring Conv. Limp Mode Trans.	11/9/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible 2.5 L V6 with Autostick , it has 99,000 miles on it ... A: The 0733 is consistent with the limp mode. I had another owner with that same code yesterday and ...
Harsh shift from neutral to drive: 41th trans	11/9/2009
Q: .first let me say I had 3 of these sebring verts and I love them..I have at the present time a 2000 ... A: One factory manual suggests that a harsh shift from neutral to drive is caused by the 'lock-up valve ...
thermostat bolt removel 2.5L V-6	11/9/2009
Q: i have 1996 2.5 6cyl cirrus cant get to bottom bolt to change thermostat any suggestions for an ... A: I am not clear if you can't access the bolt, or if you can, and it won't turn. If the former, try ...
1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working	11/9/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ... A: This show there is an abnormality on the AC cooldown test result. But you have to press some more ...
1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working	11/9/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ... A: I am not certain what to make of what you told me other than that the blower in the rear is working. ...
1999 Chrysler Town & Country Air/Heat Not Working	11/9/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Town & Country. Granted it has had it's fair share of problems along the way, at ... A: The noise may have been the blower motor binding or fan attached thereto rubbing on the housing. The ...
'99 PLY Voyager ASD Relay non cranking issue	11/9/2009
Q: After just replacing the battery on the 1999 Voyager, the van would not turn over while trying to ... A: You are hearing the sound of the voltage applied to the actuation coil of the relay. It should have ...
2.5 V-6: interference or non-interference?	11/9/2009
Q: I have just changed the timing belt and water pump on my bosses car. It has a 2.5L V6 Engine. After ... A: I have to admit that if it is non-interference the manuals don't specifically say so. The Chrysler ...
Transmission Problem: code 0733	11/9/2009
Q: 2000 Dodge Intrepid-transmission won't go past second gear and makes a whining sound, pulled two ... A: About the only diagnostic test would be to measure the clutch volume indices, at a good independent ...
'service engine soon' indicator light	11/8/2009
Q: 1999 Chrysler T%26C has service engine soon light on, is this light the same as a check engine? will ... A: I would suggest going to an Autozone parts store for a free fault code readout, or an independent ...
half-axle removal	11/8/2009
Q: how to remove the driver side axle when stuck? A: The important point is to not simply pull on the half shaft because that will possibly damage the ...
Neon '01: 4-speed automatic range sensor	11/8/2009
Q: I have a Neon 1995cc with 4 speed automatic transmission the 41TE i have been getting a few ... A: My '01 FSM for the Neon doesn't show the 41th details; doesn't mention that trans at all and shown ...
Install timing belt: 3.5L (EGE) '95	11/8/2009
Q: I am replacing a broken timing belt on a 1995 Chrysler New Yorker 3.5 engine.The problem i have is ... A: You need to apply the timing belt in a specific pattern: start it at the crank sprocket go ...
2003 Sebring key fob reprogram	11/8/2009
Q: I have a 2003 sebring convertible. The key remotes had been working fine until I decided to replace ... A: To reactivate (reprogram) you have to have at least one remote that works. Otherwise you have to ...
Power mirror switch connector	11/8/2009
Q: I want to know where can i buy a power switch connector 10 hole 3 prong for side mirror(right)neon ... A: If the dealer doesn't sell it either, you will probably have to go to a pull-it-yourself wrecking ...
'service engine soon' indicator light	11/7/2009
Q: 1999 Chrysler T%26C has service engine soon light on, is this light the same as a check engine? will ... A: If the light is below and slightly inboard to the oil pressure warning light then that is the ...
Changing Driver Side Headlight Bulb: 2004 Chrysler 300m	11/7/2009
Q: Did everything you stated, but I am unable to remove the lightbulb which is attached to the ... A: The '04 manual for the Halogen bulb shows that there is a retaining ring at the rear of the housing ...
Changing Driver Side Headlight Bulb: minivan	11/7/2009
Q: Did everything you stated, but I am unable to remove the lightbulb which is attached to the ... A: This is the '99 minivan that you asked Kevin about on 10/17 correct? I believe you start by removing ...
'97 Sebring heater lines	11/7/2009
Q: I have a leakingg heater line near the distributor cap. How does the line come off the tube comming ... A: The two heater pipes appear to attach to the large manifold (that contains the thermostat and filler ...
'97 Chrysler Sebring: only starts/idles with foot on the gas	11/7/2009
Q: car will not start unless you have your foot on the gas..and it will not idle unless you do the same ... A: It sounds like a too rich mixture, so I would suggest that you clean the throat, idle air passageway ...
98 Ply GR Voyager: Alternator Field Coil	11/6/2009
Q: Roland - I hope you had a good vacation. Based on some AutoZone schematics and your other answers ... A: I'm glad you found the problem, it makes you wonder about the accuracy of O'Reilly's salesperson. I ...
BCM on an '01 LHS	11/6/2009
Q: I have an '01 LHS with a bad BCM (stereo dead, climate control freaked out, NO BUS messages, all up ... A: It is not a complex process to remove and install the fuse box (called the junction block)/bcm unit, ...
transmission shifts to neutral when accelerated	11/6/2009
Q: when accelerating from stop, trans will jump out of gear to neutral and then go back in gear when i ... A: I suspect that one of the three engine mounts is worn so badly that the engine moves when you put ...
99 Concorde 2.7L trans. fault code P1784	11/5/2009
Q: I have 1999 Concorde with 2.7L 44000 original miles. Mother-in-law had car since new & rarely drove ... A: Just one of my manuals list the details about that code. Given its title and the symptom you ...
Symptons of Worn Timing Belt	11/5/2009
Q: What are the things to look for if your timing belt is going bad? I have a rough sound to the motor, ... A: The timing belt wear is generally not going to be noticed as roughness either of the engine or the ...
04' Concorde 2.7L - antifreeze leak	11/5/2009
Q: I have 2 problems with my car (04' 6cyl 2.7L). 1. sludge in oil and 2. antifreeze leak. Okay, so ... A: The leak at the water outlet housing may be simply a not fully closed 'bleed valve' which is located ...
97 Sebring Conv. Limp Mode Trans.	11/5/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible 2.5 L V6 with Autostick , it has 99,000 miles on it ... A: I don't know of any precautions you need to take in the exchange. I am not familiar with the heat ...
'93 Imperial no start when warm	11/5/2009
Q: I have a 1993 Chrysler Imperial that will not start after it has been driven for a while. When I try ... A: I believe that is the symbol for the windshield washer fluid bottle needing to be refilled. So on ...
98 Ply GR Voyager: Alternator Field Coil	11/5/2009
Q: Roland - I hope you had a good vacation. Based on some AutoZone schematics and your other answers ... A: I don't understand the discrepency between what you say is how yours is wired/Autozone and my '98 ...
98 Ply GR Voyager: Alternator Field Coil	11/4/2009
Q: Roland - I hope you had a good vacation. Based on some AutoZone schematics and your other answers ... A: I checked the pin assigments at the pcm and found that the ends of the alternator coil go to pin 4 ...
A604 Transmission: shift to neutral on its own	11/4/2009
Q: I have a 1993 Chrysler Fifth Ave. Once the Engine is warm, the Transmission will disengage every ... A: When you say 'disengage' I assume that you mean shift into neutral by itself, correct? Is it ...
no headlights, tail lights, or dash lights: Lebaron	11/4/2009
Q: I have a 94 lebaron convertible and while driving the other night, all the lights went out. Head ... A: That helps clarify the situation. I believe that your headlamp switch on the left pod has failed as ...
2001 Chrysler 300 M: starter motor flaky	11/4/2009
Q: I have a Chrysler 2001 300 M; Bought new. Recently when I turn the ignition key- it goes "click"; ... A: I assume that the click is fairly loud so it has to be the solenoid switch on the starter motor ...
1998 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L V6 rough idle/acceleration	11/4/2009
Q: Roland, A couple of weeks ago I decided to change the spark plugs and spark plug wires in my 1998 ... A: It appears that you do have an arcing problem rather than an egr problem based upon the observations ...
97 Sebring Conv. Limp Mode Trans.	11/4/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible 2.5 L V6 with Autostick , it has 99,000 miles on it ... A: The trans goes into limp mode either because the TCM has detected a problem with the trans that ...
crackling sound from front end	11/4/2009
Q: i have a 2001 infinity qx4 that has 130,000 miles on it. when i step on the gas/accelerate it is ... A: If the crackling sound is also more pronounced when you are turning to the left or the right, and if ...
'93 minivan: won't idle	11/3/2009
Q: hey roland. my wife has a 93 dodge caravan and we can't keep it running. it'll either start and then ... A: Many of the possible causes are monitored by the engine controller which when it sees a problem ...
04' concorde antifreeze leak near bleeder valve	11/3/2009
Q: I have an antifreeze leak near some sort of bleeder valve in front of car. Noticed leak twice on ... A: There is a bleed valve on the front center of the engine which is used to let air escape from the ...
starter malfunction: '01 Neon	11/3/2009
Q: My 2001 dodge neon will not turn over, brand new battery, but when I try to start it it won't make a ... A: Try moving the gear shift a bit off the detent position(both directions) from neutral and from park ...
1998 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L V6 rough idle/acceleration	11/3/2009
Q: Roland, A couple of weeks ago I decided to change the spark plugs and spark plug wires in my 1998 ... A: I haven't personally looked behind the engine, but in light of the arcing and the fault code it ...
Door Locks not working:'05 minivan	11/3/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Town and Country and my automatic door locks have just stopped working. The only way ... A: The power for the door lock motors is provided by two fuses in the power box in the engine ...
no headlights, tail lights, or dash lights	11/3/2009
Q: I have a 94 lebaron convertible and while driving the other night, all the lights went out. Head ... A: I need to know more: When you say that the bright lights work, do you mean only the 'optical horn' ...
'01 dodge caravan:how to replace pdc/ipm?	11/3/2009
Q: Car will not start local dodge dealer says power distribution box under hood needs replaced. Part is ... A: You are welcome. Let me know a postal mailing address if you want the pages. To remove the ipm, ...
'01 dodge caravan:how to replace pdc/ipm?	11/2/2009
Q: Car will not start local dodge dealer says power distribution box under hood needs replaced. Part is ... A: The 'intergrated power module' also formerly called the power distribution center, is as far as I ...
1991 New Yorker 5th Ave. hesitates on acceleration	11/2/2009
Q: This just started about a week ago. The car has approx. 52,000 miles on the v6 and has been kept in ... A: You are correct in that the 3.3L doesn't have an egr in '91 except if sold first in California, but ...
'99 Grand Voyager Heat problems	11/2/2009
Q: Our 1999 Ply Grand Voyager's heat is not working - it blows cold air mostly, although at times it ... A: The problem is likely with the blend door actuator or the blend door itself being stuck in the full ...
2001 Caravan with heater issues	11/2/2009
Q: I was driving with the temperature control off. All of sudden I heard the blower turn on and it was ... A: Check fuses 14,19,20,24 in the power box in the engine compartment. Those all supply power to the ...
charge light 'on'	11/2/2009
Q: need to know why my battery light keep coming on i have a 98 dodge grand caravan just put new top ... A: It could well be the alternator or a wire that controls it. I would go to an Autozone parts store ...
How to replace a driver's side mirror:LH body	11/2/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde and a deer hit the side of my car and ripped off the mirror...I have ... A: The '99 and '04 manuals I have are not too specific about the details, but it appears to me that ...
1991 New Yorker 5th Ave. hesitates on acceleration	11/2/2009
Q: This just started about a week ago. The car has approx. 52,000 miles on the v6 and has been kept in ... A: It is probably a mixture problem but to start you could check for fault codes using the ignition ...
coolant leaking: '02 Sebring	11/2/2009
Q: 2002 crystler sebring convertable .Hi i just had my water pump replaced because the coolant was ... A: If this is the 2.7L engine, then the filler bottle has two sections, one is really part of the ...
'88 318 V-8: loss of spark coil	11/2/2009
Q: kills coils- New pick up coil new Dist. cap an rotor no fire out of coil after running 10 mintues ... A: It is an '83 manual actually and it shows that engine to have a 'spark control computer'. When you ...
'88 Chrysler M - Body Fifth Avenue- loss of spark	11/1/2009
Q: kills coils- New pick up coil new Dist. cap an rotor no fire out of coil after running 10 mintues A: I believe the M-body is a RWD about which I don't have any manuals newer than '82. Which engine is ...
Rear bearing: 2000 Sebring convertible	11/1/2009
Q: How do I replace a rear wheel bearing. I can't find the steps anywhere. A: The rear bearing and hub are sold as a unit, and supposedly they are permanently lubricated. So if ...
hard starting: '99 V-6	11/1/2009
Q: hey Roland, i had to replace a cam sensor in my 99 Chrysler 300 m. i replaced it but my car is still ... A: What fault codes do you have from a fault code readout? You can get a free readout at the Autozone ...
1994 Chrysler New Yorker Spark Plug Wires	10/31/2009
Q: What is involved in changing the spark plug wires? Does the entire intake manifold have to be ... A: No, the wires can be removed without taking out the manifold, and yes they are fed from underneath. ...
'96 Chrys T&C LXi (tranny problem)	10/31/2009
Q: I purchased a used minivan less than a year ago. Its barely over 100k miles. Previous owner said ... A: The car will run without the battery if the engine is turning over reasonably. The alternator ...
Odometer - New Yorker 91	10/31/2009
Q: the odometer on my kids NY'er 91 has stopped working, the speedometer works fine, the display is a ... A: The odometer and the speedometer are both driven electrically by a single gear on the transmission ...
2001 Ply Neon - no start	10/31/2009
Q: Car will not start, and no fault codes. With Camshaft sensor unplugged , car will start after extra ... A: Take a look at the MAP sensor signal to see if it might be "off-value" but not so much as the set a ...
'96 Chrys T&C LXi (tranny problem)	10/31/2009
Q: I purchased a used minivan less than a year ago. Its barely over 100k miles. Previous owner said ... A: The transmission is going into 'limp-in mode' which means it won't shift up beyond 2nd gear. It does ...
door clicking off &on	10/31/2009
Q: What has to be done to stop door locks from clicking off and on on 1998 Plymouth Voyager mini van? A: Check for a loosely adjusted door latch striker. Probably one of the doors is loose enough that when ...
Chryslr 06 Sebring Starter change, 2.7L V6	10/31/2009
Q: I saw your answer to Felix (6/8/2008) about this same subject for the 2001 V-6 24 Valve DOHC ... A: Unfortunately my newest manual is an '03 supplement which doesn't have a section about the starter ...
Key fob ineffective in busy areas	10/31/2009
Q: I have had the car for nearly 10 years with no problems but in all that time the remote will not ... A: If anything is the answer I would suspect that the batteries in the fob are weak (two CR2016) such ...
'99 dodge stratus:flaky fuel gauge reading	10/31/2009
Q: when i put my foot on the gas my needle went to E and when i took my foot off the gas it went back ... A: The float in the gas tank may have a 'dead' spot along its variable resistor and the jarring that ...
97 Sebring coupe: power door lock intermittent	10/31/2009
Q: the door-looks are working intermittently (electrically) is there a door-lock relay, and if so ... A: There are two relays for the power door locks; one is under the radio in the center console stack ...
'02 PT turn signals/hazards	10/30/2009
Q: '02 PT cruiser limited. Multiswitch was replaced (fog lights wern't working) now hazard & signals ... A: There are two fuses in the turn/hazard system: the #15 that you checked and the #19 in power ...
'98 T & C: Code 1698/tcm, cluster,abs intermittent	10/30/2009
Q: Our 98 Town & Country has 165,400 miles on it. It has been great (even though the fuel gauge reads ... A: The 1698 merely reports that the transmission digital signal is missing in action which may be due ...
'93 LH-body: no spark on plugs 3/6, code 43	10/30/2009
Q: sir: I have a 1993 concorde. I get no spark from the #6, and #3 by pulling the plug wires loose. I ... A: I was confused? because you said you got spark from 3 but not 6 and that sounds like a coil pack or ...
Concorde Wiper Linkage	10/30/2009
Q: I need to replace the windshield wiper linkage on my 1998 Chrysler Concorde. I have the part, but ... A: You have to remove the wiper motor to then deal with the linkage. There are about 5 pages in the '98 ...
2000-Chrysler 300m window switch	10/30/2009
Q: The my driver side window does not work. I think it is the switch. How do I fix it? Thanks A: It could be either the motor or the switch. In any case, you have to first remove the door trim ...
'94 Lebaron Contvertible:interior lights/odo/radio out	10/30/2009
Q: Good Morning, I odometer, switch for mirror adjustment, radio and interior lights stopped working. I ... A: Take a close look at fuse 13 in the box that is under the dash to see if it might have a crack in ...
1996 Cirrus: no starter, radio, wipers, directionals, etc.	10/30/2009
Q: I have 1996 Cirrus LX. Runs great since purchasing it new. Just today the car would not start. ... A: There is one fuse in the box in the engine compartment that plays a role in everything that isn't ...
short in wiring: AC,AY body '91, dash fuse #13	10/29/2009
Q: I have a 91 Dodge Dynasty LE 4 door with the fuse panel in the glove box. It appears a mouse chewed ... A: Fuse #13 is the one that powers: deck lid release and pull down, horn relay located above the glove ...
Intermittent P0340 2.7 2002 Stratus ES	10/29/2009
Q: Car: 116K 2.7L Stratus ES. Relevant work: Timing chain, cam & crank sprocket, water pump, oil pump ... A: The i680 and 1591 codes don't seem to be related to the engine so I would set those aside. Because ...
96 new yorker cam sensor test	10/28/2009
Q: I have a 96 new yorker and a 94 lhs The lhs runs and the new yorker has no spark on the running car ... A: I believe that pin 1 wire on the camshaft plug of both engines should be 8v and orange in color. ...
Rack and Pinion bushings	10/28/2009
Q: I was wondering if it would be possible for us to replace the rack and pinion bushings on our car, ... A: I can't be sure how much disassembly will be required as the manual only shows how to remove and ...
'87 New Yorker AC, turn signals, windows	10/28/2009
Q: I have a 1987 Chrysler fifth ave.I am having a problem with my turning lights and windows also the ... A: I am not certain whether the '87 New Yorker Fifth Avenue is a front wheel drive vehicle (in which ...
'94 Lebaron keyless entry	10/28/2009
Q: i have a 94 chrysler lebaron. it has factory power locks and factory alarm system. this is the ... A: You would have to compare the plugs for the two bcm's to see if they were similarly numbered and if ...
'94 Lebaron keyless entry	10/28/2009
Q: i have a 94 chrysler lebaron. it has factory power locks and factory alarm system. this is the ... A: I unfortunately don't have the '95 wiring diagrams for the Lebaron, just the '94. In the '94 lhs ...
dodge neon 2002 es	10/28/2009
Q: P1698 no ccd message from tcm? i got this message A: I wonder which transmission you have in the car? If it is the three-speed automatic (1,2,D) then ...
98 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEAKS	10/27/2009
Q: I READ YOUR ANSWER TO A SIMILAR /COMMON DRAIN HOLE PLUGGED PROBLEM. YOU OFFERED TO SEND INFORMATION ... A: Unfortunately the FSM doesn't actually describe where the drain holes are located so the only way I ...
'86 New Yorker ATC blower motor control	10/27/2009
Q: The car has an all electronic ATC head unit. Only the High blower speed works but the lower blower ... A: The blower speed is controlled by an electronic "power module" that is built-in to the under-dash ...
LHS 1999: coolant refill procedure	10/27/2009
Q: How Do you get to the thermostat of a Chrysler 1999 LHS? Mines keeps running hot and theres no ... A: The funnel (special part No. 8195) has a sidevent to release air from the pressure chamber portion ...
Heater working sporadicaly	10/27/2009
Q: Heat is blowing refrigerated air, cooler than outside temp, while the engine temp gauge is showing ... A: This sounds like a truck or full-size van because of the engine size, which I don't have manuals ...
2000 neon stalling	10/27/2009
Q: Last week my Neon 2.0 liter stalled, she has never done this before. When you come to stop it ... A: The easiest way to find a reason is to take advantage of the built-in diagnostic capability of the ...
'93 LH-body: no spark on plug 6, code 43	10/26/2009
Q: sir: I have a 1993 concorde. I get no spark from the #6, and #3 by pulling the plug wires loose. I ... A: The 33 code is about the ac compresssor clutch circuit which we'll set aside, The 43 is about the ...
'99 Sebring convt. electrical intermittents	10/26/2009
Q: 1999 sebring convt jxi-vin #3c3el55h3xt530988 no fog lights no voltage at the sockets,headlight ... A: If the right low beam headlamp works, then it has to be the fog lamp switch or the violet/red wire ...
Limp Mode '02 Concorde: Codes 0871, 1776	10/26/2009
Q: My 2002 Chrystler Concorde went into limp mode after a very long drive a couple weeks ago. I had my ... A: If there were no issues with the wiring then I would agree with the solenoid pack repair/replacement ...
1996 Town and Country - Code 61	10/26/2009
Q: My newly purchased used Town and Country almost immediately started stalling when the van was warmed ... A: The problem is either the MAP or its wiring may be damaged. It is located (3.3/3.8L) screwed into ...
'91 mini-van electronic trans drives in 2nd gear only	10/26/2009
Q: i have a 91 plymouth grand voyager and i am haveing a problem with the transmission before it was ... A: It sounds like you have the A-604 4-speed electronic transaxle. About the only way to find out what ...
91 LaBaron: no spark (despite new coil/distributor module)	10/25/2009
Q: Ok so I drove the car about 100 miles it ran fine no over heating really smooth. Came home cooked ... A: That doesn't make sense that the transmission in or out speed sensor would in any way cause a no ...
Chrysler T&C 2005 3rd brake light switch	10/25/2009
Q: Right side and brake and turn signal bulbs are good. Continuity good. Is a it possibly the 3rd ... A: I only have the T&C manual for '02 which has a very simple circuit for the brake lights: fuse 26 ...
'93 Concord 3.3L: not starting & stalls.	10/25/2009
Q: 93 Chrysler Concord 3.3 not starting %26 stalls. How to check: coil, MAP, O2 sensors, A: I am not sure those items are the cause. Rather than go through all the details, I would prefer you ...
'97 T & C Instrument Cluster Erratic Behavior	10/25/2009
Q: Recently the instrument cluster has been erratic with the engine off and the key removed--gauges ... A: The IOD fuse does indeed provide current to many items around the dash: the cluster, the body ...
'89 4 cyl. firing order	10/25/2009
Q: i have been looking for the firing order and a diagram of it for a 1989 plymouth acclaim. It is my ... A: The firing order is 1342, with the rotor turning clockwise. The #1 position of the rotor is around ...
'97 T & C Instrument Cluster Erratic Behavior	10/25/2009
Q: Recently the instrument cluster has been erratic with the engine off and the key removed--gauges ... A: It may either be electronic noise in the power supply to the cluster or malfunction in the digital ...
voyager trans problem: code 0733	10/24/2009
Q: 2000 Plymouth voyager, 3.3 liter, 41te 4-speed auto trans. I was going up a hill and it downshifted ... A: That code says the 3rd gear ratio is out of expectation which unfortunately usually is due to a ...
'00 2.5 V-6 .; intermittent 'miss', code 0401	10/24/2009
Q: we have installed plugs wires rotor egr valve coil pack air and fuel filter small vacuum leak (that ... A: The 0401 code says that when the controller tests the egr system that the egr valve is not ...
1995 New Yorker: No start	10/24/2009
Q: i code read this car and it reads 1-2-5-5 can you tell me what that means? ANSWER: Hi Daniel, Code ... A: "Intermittent" is a matter of degree if you are using the screwdriver technique. It only will spark ...
2.7L water pump weep:'00 Intrepid	10/24/2009
Q: This vehicle has 113,000 miles approx and we have owned in it for the last 8 years. It overheated on ... A: I have no knowledge of the possibility of another source of weepage than the waterpump, but that ...
97 LHS Heater Motor resistor/module	10/24/2009
Q: Roland, I was reading your answer concerning the blower motor resistor. My question is this: Is ... A: It is easier to see the situation if you remove the lower panel edge of the dash on the passenger ...
voyager trans problem	10/24/2009
Q: 2000 Plymouth voyager, 3.3 liter, 41te 4-speed auto trans. I was going up a hill and it downshifted ... A: Check the trans fluid level. Then disconnect the battery for a few minutes, drive it some more, and ...
'00 2.5 V-6 Sebring conv.; intermittent 'miss'	10/24/2009
Q: we have installed plugs wires rotor egr valve coil pack air and fuel filter small vacuum leak (that ... A: Have you tried for a fault code readout? There is a socket under the dash by the steering wheel into ...
No temp control: '97 Intrepid/Concorde	10/24/2009
Q: I have a 97 Intrepid 3.5 and can't change the heat temp from full blast hot. The AC has been ... A: The problem probably is the blend (temperature) door actuator or the door itself is stuck in the ...
Chrysler 300m analog clock	10/24/2009
Q: I read your answer to the analog clock on removal. I have another question on that clock is the ... A: The clock is powered by the same fuse that powers the interior lights when the car is shut down ...
2001 Stratus -No Spark	10/24/2009
Q: I am working on a 2001 stratus, I replaced the engine with a 2.7 that I rebuilt. We have no spark. I ... A: It is normal for the ASD to drop out when you first turn the key to run position. That is the safety ...
2004 PT Cruiser temp sensor r&r	10/24/2009
Q: can anyone tell me how to go about removing the temp sensor there is not much room to get to it . do ... A: According to the '02 manual I have for the PT, you would do well to remove the battery for better ...
01 caravan sport bad idle/accel.	10/24/2009
Q: I was on my way home last night when i had to make an emergency stop to prevent from hitting an ... A: Have you disconnected the battery for a minute or so, then start it up again and check for fault ...
crank sensor voltage: 12V?	10/23/2009
Q: my question is the car wont start its not receiving crank signal. i ran a new signal wire and new ... A: Yes, I can imagine that it would do that, though I can't be certain. I imagine if it could run on ...
2.7 timing chain: cause of 'exhaust sound'?	10/23/2009
Q: I have a 2001 intrepid. I am having an issue with what sounds like exhaust noise in the intake when ... A: Noises are hard to diagnose. I somehow doubt a strectched timing chain but I am not sure what that ...
Intrepid, no cabin heat/core flush	10/23/2009
Q: My wife and I recently discovered that the heater in our 02 Dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter engine (118k ... A: I would believe that the flow of coolant through the heater core is constricted. But before getting ...
1999 chrysler concorde 3.2: no start	10/23/2009
Q: when i first started having problems thought i had bad gas , stalld out changed plugs and ran great. ... A: When it won't start, check whether fuses 1,4,8,14 in the fuse box behind the dash are showing ...
No spark: 2.7L	10/23/2009
Q: I had a guy put in a rebuilt 2.7 engine he had rebuilt. He has everything in, but says he has no ... A: You didn't mention the year of the car or which model, so I can't be sure what to recommend. Does ...
Limp Mode 2002 chrystler concorde	10/22/2009
Q: My 2002 Chrystler Concorde went into limp mode after a very long drive a couple weeks ago. I had my ... A: There are several possible causes for the these codes: Check fuse Q in the power box under the hood ...
'95 Concorde Driver's Window Slipped Off Track	10/22/2009
Q: You helped me with another problem and I really appreciated your advice. Last night my driver's side ... A: There are a number of steps and figures that are too much to type in. I have the '94 manual that I ...
97 Sebring 2.4L:" no start"	10/22/2009
Q: My '97 Sebring convertible (2.4 w/o auto-stick) died suddenly while driving. The enginge cranks ... A: I wonder if there might be any fault codes stored in the memory of the currently installed pcm. ...
2001 T and C LXI: Speedometer Issue	10/22/2009
Q: Recently, the speedometer on my 2001 Town and Country began moving up to 5 or 10 mph when the car is ... A: I don't find that "E code" and/or "E end" response listed in the '02 manual, sorry. The "end" ...
2001 Chrysler T & C: harsh downshifting	10/22/2009
Q: What would be causing it to be downshifting hard? A: The first thing to do is check that the transmission fluid level is in the correct range by removing ...
'98 Sebring conv. # 8 fuse blows	10/22/2009
Q: Roland, Thanks for your reply a couple of days ago. Had to wait to hook up computer away from work ... A: I have gotten most of my manuals from eBay listings, but lately it appears to be from commercial ...
Sebring hesitating	10/22/2009
Q: I have a 2001 sabring convertible and when I am idling it will be smooth and then cut out or if I am ... A: I would suggest that you try for a fault code readout of the engine controller using a diagnostic ...
power steering cooler lines: mini-van	10/21/2009
Q: 2005 chrysler town and country. Replaced the p/s rack and the pump eight months ago. car came back ... A: There would not seem to be a reason for pressure to blow it off, however the manual does say that ...
2001 T and C LXI: Speedometer Issue	10/21/2009
Q: Recently, the speedometer on my 2001 Town and Country began moving up to 5 or 10 mph when the car is ... A: The word that appears after Sof 4.0 is supposed to be 'end' if there are no error codes. But there ...
pt cruiser windshield washers	10/21/2009
Q: ok i have a customer coming here with a late model pt cruiser, winshield wipers won't work. are ... A: The '02 manual that I have shows fuse 15 (20A) to be the current source for the system. Pins 5 and 6 ...
1989 Dodge RAM 50 (AWT273 trans.) problem.	10/21/2009
Q: I was recently changing the fuel pump on my 1989 Dodge Ram 50 (AWT372 transmission). During that ... A: I don't have the manual for that truck vehicle, but if it is similar to cars of that vintage I would ...
2001 T and C LXI: Speedometer Issue	10/21/2009
Q: Recently, the speedometer on my 2001 Town and Country began moving up to 5 or 10 mph when the car is ... A: When you pressed and held the TRIP ODOMETER RESET button did 'Sof and a number' appear in the ...
2.0L sohc change out: crank sensor differs?	10/20/2009
Q: i have a 2000 dodge neon,it has a 2,0 sohc motor,it blew the valves in it so i got a low millage 2.0 ... A: What is the year model of the donor engine? If you can check the wire color at pin 1 of harnesses, ...
# 8 fuse (ignition) continues to blow: '98 Sebring	10/20/2009
Q: Can't believe I may have finally found someone who knows about this problem. Have been reading your ... A: I assume you have the convertible Sebring and that you are speaking of the #8 fuse in the power ...
'89:sluggish starts on cold mornings	10/20/2009
Q: I picked up an 89 reliant k car, and the only problem i have with it occurs on cold mornings below ... A: Take advantage of the self-diagnostic capability of the engine control system: One thing to ...
1997 concorde blinker arm replacement	10/20/2009
Q: How easy is it to replace the blinker arm on a 1997 Concorde. My son's jacket pocket got caught on ... A: The item is called the multi-function switch. It is easy to replace yourself if that is necessary ...
'04 Concorde: Check engine light	10/20/2009
Q: I took my car into have the recall work done on it and since then, the engine light has been steady ... A: Try using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that switching in 5 seconds or less ...
'98 Mini-van battery drain with ignition off	10/20/2009
Q: 98 chrysler town&country 3.8 v6--battery drain is about .650A I remove fuse #8(radio) draw drops ... A: There is a time-dependence to such measurements because the TCM will draw about 500 mA for about 20 ...
LHS automatic floor gearshift hard to get out of Park	10/20/2009
Q: I have been having a hard time taking my gearshift out of park, i put new brakes on the car and bled ... A: It may be the interlock cable/system between the ignition switch and the floor shifter. What is the ...
error code P0073	10/19/2009
Q: I have a 2005 caravan. It shows an error code of P0073. What is that A: The ambient temp sensor signal is off-value so much as to not make sense to the integrated power ...
Climate Control Problem: Concorde	10/19/2009
Q: I have problem with the ACT. It blows hot air and I cannot control the speed o the fan. The error ... A: It would be necessary to know the year model of the vehicle to give you specific pin assignments to ...
1994 LHS instrument panel working intermittently	10/19/2009
Q: My 1994 LHS has a vexing problem. The other day, about the same time that my wife turned on the ... A: There are two possible causes: first would be a power supply issue. Check fuse #17 (5 amp) for the ...
99 dodge durango; no power on acceleration.	10/19/2009
Q: I am having trouble with having no power on acceleration at low throttle but it kicks in at wide ... A: Check the continuity of the resistance of the TPS using an ohmmeter. Put the leads between the ...
99 dodge durango: no power on acceleration	10/19/2009
Q: I am having trouble with having no power on acceleration at low throttle but it kicks in at wide ... A: Look at both exhaust manifold if this is V engine, or at the only exhaust manifold and see if you ...
Stumbling on acceleration: Fuel Filter?	10/19/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Town and Country 3.3L. When I accelerate fast the van misses/lurches for a moment. I ... A: It could be, but there are many other possibilities that may cause this: egr hanging up slightly ...
1996 Sebring Convertible keeps running after key turned off	10/19/2009
Q: The symptoms: 1. When I turn off the key, the engine will keep running for a while (10-20 sec), ... A: I believe that you would profit from a full set of wiring diagrams so that you would have them to ...
'06 Sebring: stalling for no reason	10/19/2009
Q: 2006 chrysler sebring stall and sometimes dies. added a fuel treament and nothing changed it usually ... A: Check fuses 4,11,14,17 in the fuse box behind the left end cap of the dash. Those should show ...
1995 New Yorker: No start	10/19/2009
Q: i code read this car and it reads 1-2-5-5 can you tell me what that means? ANSWER: Hi Daniel, Code ... A: Did you check the egr valve? The 24 is about the TPS but changing it out shouldn't have caused the ...
overheating but no radiator fans: '94 LH body	10/18/2009
Q: I son has a 1994 chrysler lhs and it is overheating. The thermostat and water pump both were replace ... A: The engine coolant temp sensor is what triggers the fan relays. It is located on the top of the ...
'95 3.0L: blows ignition fuse #16 when step on gas	10/18/2009
Q: My dodge caravan 1995 is keeping blowing the fuse #16 ignition feed when push the gas pedal if the ... A: Here are the devices that draw on that fuse: powertrain controller, pin 9, though this is an ...
'95 minivan: blows ignition fuse #16 when step on gas	10/18/2009
Q: My dodge caravan 1995 is keeping blowing the fuse #16 ignition feed when push the gas pedal if the ... A: There are 4 possible engines for that year in the mini-van so I can't be certain what is going on ...
1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 3.0 V6	10/18/2009
Q: ROLAND, I JUST SPOKE TO YOU YESTERDAY IN REGARDS TO MY VAN THAT HAD THE BAD TRANSMISSION AND WE ... A: The codes don't point to any explanation for a no start. The 34 is about the cruise control which ...
timing belt changing: 2.5L V-6	10/18/2009
Q: Would you have step by step instructions on changing a timing belt on a 95 cirrus 2.5 v6 engine? A: I have the '95 manual for that engine in the Sebring coupe, and a '96 manual for the Cirrus so could ...
3.2L cam timing	10/18/2009
Q: what else has to come apart and where can I obtain tool - thanks, bob A: There appear to be a pilot hole on the end of each camshaft which are held in place by mating with ...
MAP sensor: 2.7L vs 2.5L	10/17/2009
Q: my question is about the map sensor on my dodge intrepid 2.7l 1998, I have seen 95-2000 Stratus ... A: They appear to be identical as far as the wiring/plug is concerned and both use a 5v supply. I would ...
sliding door powerlock: mini-van	10/17/2009
Q: i need to manually push the button down.the other sliding door and front doors do respond to the ... A: The lock/unlock motor inside the door may be defective or the wiring to it may be defective. If you ...
Car turns over but won't start:'95 3.5L LH-body	10/17/2009
Q: I have a 1995 Chrysler Concorde with a 3.5L V6. I can't seem to get the car to start. It will turn ... A: The 12 means the battery was disconnected from the pcm in the past 50-100 ignition key cycles so ...
2000 dodge caravan: no start	10/17/2009
Q: have a 2000 dodge caravan dont know engine size, came out of work, car started and ran fine, went to ... A: If you are certain that the fuel pump doesn't hum for even a second when you turn the key to run, ...
'90 Mini-Van :transmission codes 0500, 0731	10/17/2009
Q: My grandsons 1999 Dodge grand caravan 3.3 a/t had a speedometer failure, a stalling, and 3 codes ... A: What you were told (spending $4000 to replace the transmission) is likely a rip-off, because there ...
2000 dodge caravan: no start	10/17/2009
Q: have a 2000 dodge caravan dont know engine size, came out of work, car started and ran fine, went to ... A: It would help to know which engine, so open the hood and take a look to what it says on the valve ...
1996 VOYATER VAN: no start	10/17/2009
Q: MY TRANSMISSION WENT ON MY VAN IT MADE TWO LOUD BANGS AND I COULDN'T GO ANYWHERE. I HAD SOMEBODY ... A: If the fuel pump is turning on then there should be pressure in the fuel rail at the engine. That ...
2005 t/c: no door lock/dome lights/radio	10/16/2009
Q: no radio no door locks no dome lights. turn the key to start positon now have door locks dome light ... A: Check fuse #14. It is not exactly clear what is/isn't working when, but that is a place to start. ...
1995 Intrepid 3.5L timing belt	10/16/2009
Q: im working on a 95 intrepid 3.5 liter.what i need to know is do i remove the tensioner from the car ... A: Yes, you remove the tensioner and then compress it in a vice and put a pin in the hole to hold it ...
1994 Chrysler New Yorker Voltage Regulator	10/16/2009
Q: Is the voltage regulator for my car in the ECU or is it seperate? My husband thinks some of the ... A: The voltage regulation is provided by the ecu on single dark green wire that goes from pin 20 of the ...
'03 T&C Electrical, Ignition and ECM	10/16/2009
Q: We recently had a tire and oil changed,and within a day, our van would not start or even crank. We ... A: I have the wiring diagrams for the '02 model year which are likely identical to your '03. Because I ...
Town and Country repair frequency	10/16/2009
Q: The Chrysler town and country has poor reliability ratings. What does that mean, exactly? Any ... A: If you look in the Consumer Reports April addition each year or the annual volume in the library the ...
OBDII codes P1491 & P 1768	10/16/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler T & C Lxi AWD and the engine light came on & the codes appeared were P1491 & ... A: The P1491 code refers to the radiator fan control circuit. In the later '90's model years the most ...
Chrysler TC 2005 Driver side sliding door will not unlock.	10/16/2009
Q: Base TC 2005 Rear Driver Sliding door stopped working with the remote. I was doing it by hand for ... A: I would believe that you need to get inside the door and inspect the latch/lock mechanism. To do ...
'01T/C power rear liftgate does not work	10/16/2009
Q: I have a 2001 town and country lxi mini van with a 3.8 , 2 wheel drive. It has power sliding doors. ... A: You might want to look closely and check 40 amp fuse #32 in the box in the engine compartment just ...
1995 chrysler new yorker	10/15/2009
Q: i code read this car and it reads 1-2-5-5 can you tell me what that means? A: Code 12 means sometime in the past 50-100 key on-off cycles that the battery was disconnected from ...
1998 cirrus dash	10/15/2009
Q: There is an electrical problem that shows itself in the odometer/ dash display. The display does ... A: I suggest a couple of approaches: First check the connections between the socket pins of the cluster ...
2003 Chrysler sebring-won't stay running	10/15/2009
Q: the car will start and stay running as long as gas is pressed. was driving the other night and ... A: I would suggest getting a fault code readout at an Autozone parts store, for free, or at an ...
98 T&C stops	10/15/2009
Q: I have a 98 Town and county with 181K miles and in the last 2 weeks it has started to stop running ... A: You identified the possible culprits: cam/crank sensor, map, egr. If there really are no fault ...
T&C Van Electrical: intermittent accessories	10/15/2009
Q: Periodically the electrical items (radio, power windows, turn signals,etc.) do not function when the ... A: Because the car is so new, I don't have a manual for that year. But if it is similar to the wiring ...
1996 town and country van ignition	10/15/2009
Q: I have a 1996 t/c van. just stopped running while I was driving. have checked everything I can find ... A: If it is the gray/red wire, then I would check to see if the wire is connected to the pin # I listed ...
1996 town and country van ignition	10/15/2009
Q: I have a 1996 t/c van. just stopped running while I was driving. have checked everything I can find ... A: The dark green/orange is 12V from the ASD which is good because it shows the sensors are working. ...
'02 2.7L: no start, no codes after water pump changeout	10/15/2009
Q: i voted to save my moms 2.7 Sebring only because it had synthetic ran it from the factory and the ... A: Question (continued) i forgot to mention i have a LXI 2.7 chrysler sebring, 2002 model front wheel ...
Location of BCM	10/15/2009
Q: Where is the Body Control Module located at on a 2001 Dodge Stratus R/T??? A: I believe you will find it to be on back side of the fuse box behind the dash. The junction block ...
'ignition' fuse blows: '99 JA body car (Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus)	10/14/2009
Q: This car blows ignition fuses repeatly. Replaced starter. Now what? Thx Ed ANSWER: Hi Ed, Can ... A: I think you are describing fuse #5 in the power distribution box, but let me know if that is not the ...
ignition fuse blows	10/14/2009
Q: This car blows ignition fuses repeatly. Replaced starter. Now what? Thx Ed A: Can you tell me which fuse # and whether it is in the engine compartment or under the dash? The ...
99 Breeze timing cover	10/14/2009
Q: I'm trying to replace a water pump on a 99 Plymouth Breeze with the 2.0. I've removed the two bolts ... A: It looks like a pretty big job. You would want to remove the splash shield behind the right front ...
'05 minivan dies	10/14/2009
Q: My Voyager 2005, 3.3 L, 80 000 km, did not start after a 1 hour parking. It seemed a battery ... A: It would be good to check fuses 1,14,17,23 in the box under the hood to be sure that none of those ...
voltage generator regulation	10/14/2009
Q: How can be changed generator voltage for Chrysler Grand Voyager 2,5 td 1995. A: The voltage output of the generator is regulated by the powertrain control module (pcm) which is a ...
battery discharges in 30 minutes	10/14/2009
Q: I have a 98 sebring 2.5 v6. I have a short or something if I don't disconnect the battery it will ... A: I have two problems: a test light will not tell you the amount of current that is being drawn ...
battery discharges in 30 minutes	10/14/2009
Q: I have a 98 sebring 2.5 v6. I have a short or something if I don't disconnect the battery it will ... A: I have two questions: is this Sebring a convertible or a coupe? I ask because they have entirely ...
Chrysler T&C hesitation	10/14/2009
Q: 2000 Chrysler T&C 3.8l. The engine hesitates when accelerating at different almost random points ... A: Have you tried the ignition switch technique to get fault codes from the pcm? Turn the ...
1996 t&c van	10/14/2009
Q: was driving along when van just stopped running. towed it home and check fuel pump and fuel pressure ... A: Try the ignition switch:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ...
2004 dodge ram with 2002 motor: no spark	10/13/2009
Q: I changed out my motor 2004 dodge ram 1500 with a 2002 motor. Both 4.7 Now i have no spark at ... A: I don't have manuals for the larger engines of the truck line, so am only able to respond in general ...
'05 minivan dies	10/13/2009
Q: My Voyager 2005, 3.3 L, 80 000 km, did not start after a 1 hour parking. It seemed a battery ... A: I doubt it is the security system or the 'computer'. When the security system is the problem the ...
'00 T&C: Charging light 'on' but alternator OK., PCM or ?	10/13/2009
Q: My 2000 TC 3.3L V6 died on my way home the other day -- My battery/Voltage light had come on about ... A: The voltage regulator circuit is built-in to the pcm and is no longer a separate part that can be ...
'98 minivan park lights won't shut off	10/13/2009
Q: I have a problem with the parking lights of my voyager. They stay on even after my mini van is off. ... A: It is either the parking lamp relay is stuck closed or the headlamp switch is faulty. The relay is ...
2.5L 4 cyl runs hot, even with new radiator/thermostat	10/13/2009
Q: engine radiator(new) feels cold after replacing thermostat but temp gauge running hot and no warm ... A: There is one 'trick' you need to know about when re-filling the cooling system on these 4 cyl ...
01 Chrylser LHS: ignition off, battery drains	10/13/2009
Q: Battery(NEW) drains after apox 15 hours, not enough to start. Blinkers and windows are still ... A: There may be two (or more) things wrong here. First, the turn-signal blinker and power windows ...
2004 chrysler sebring 2.7l	10/13/2009
Q: i have just changed out a water pump and timing chain on a 2004 chrysler sebring 2.7l v6 24 valve. ... A: The manual suggests that to remove and to install the rocker arms you would normally need to ...
code 1684	10/13/2009
Q: If i turn the key over it just clicks the starter silinoid. how do i get the starter out and do you ... A: It merely means that the battery was disconnected from the pcm sometime in the past 50-100 key ...
2003 T&C rear rotor removal	10/12/2009
Q: good afternoon, I have the same problem you answered on 4/9/2005 regarding the e-brake not letting ... A: I haven't worked on this sort of a brake so can't offer any insights. I did check the manual and ...
'92 AC body: blower motor/resistor block	10/12/2009
Q: 1992 chrysler new yorker fifth avenue. I have removed the heater blower motor/fan. I cut the wires ... A: Yes, black to black would be usual, so green to orange is probably correct. If the blower sucks air ...
No heater/ac control function:'00 minivan	10/12/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager. All of the dash panel (rear wiper/defogger/ac controls) all quit ... A: The 'control module' they suggested is probably the heater/ac control panel in the dash. I believe ...
'99 Sebring coupe: location of tranmission relay	10/12/2009
Q: where is the trans relay on a 1999 sebring lxi coupe? there are no markings for one in the power box ... A: There are three relays on the firewall on the driver's side, from inboard to outboard they are: fuel ...
2001 mini-van: code 0106,0121,1193.1282	10/12/2009
Q: I have a 2001 grand caravan with 3.3 flex replaced fuel pump and filter. The van will not run after ... A: The problem with starting is probably due to an inaccurate MAP sensor and an inaccurate intake air ...
1999 dodge intrepid	10/11/2009
Q: If i turn the key over it just clicks the starter silinoid. how do i get the starter out and do you ... A: A soft click coming from the power distribution box under the hood is the sound of the starter ...
town and country engine surging	10/11/2009
Q: My 2002 mini vans engine is surging when it is raining or the engine is wet in the morning. Once it ... A: I would suggest that you get the fault codes that might be present in the engine control computer ...
1999 LHS Jerks when trying to shift into first, 0731, 1775	10/11/2009
Q: Hey Roland I have read many many topics in regards to this issue most of which you and Kevin wrote. ... A: I tried to make copies today but find Columbus Day closure at both shops. I'll try again, but am ...
RE: 96 Dodge Neon - No Spark or Start	10/11/2009
Q: Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you, but this is in reply to the answers that you ... A: So we have output from the cam and crank sensors and 12v at pin 2 of the coil pack when craniking ...
check engine light: how to cancel	10/11/2009
Q: i have a 97 chrysler concord and the check engine light came on because there was a misfire in the ... A: The simple way to get the light to go out is to disconnect the battery for a minutes which cancels ...
p1739 p0700 p1684 engine light codes	10/11/2009
Q: I am getting the above codes. my first symptom was when downshifting it would go "clunk" and i would ... A: I looked through the archive and found one question about the 1739 code that may apply to your ...
'NO BUS' at odometer window: '00 Neon	10/10/2009
Q: remeber me the 2000 neon with no bus and i asked u what kevin meant with the black key lol. well i ... A: That connector is at the radio and is a 2-wire connector of 'natural' color which has a single "pci ...
Town and country Vanity light not working	10/10/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Town and country 3.8 FWD Mini van, It has Lighted vanity mirrors which refuse to ... A: It appears that the wires to the vanity lamps come out of and go back to nearby multi-wire splices ...
'98 Sebring Blower motor won't run	10/10/2009
Q: 98 Sebring blower motor was only running on high speed for about 6 months...now it has stopped ... A: The resistor block was definitely the cause when you could only get high speed. Now that it doesn't ...
2.5L V-6 timing belt inspection/replacement	10/10/2009
Q: Last week I bought a convertible 98 sebring JXI with 6 cyl 2.5 engine, it has 80 k milage and Iwas ... A: The engine does have the issue of valve/piston interference if the timing belt breaks. The manual ...
Chrysler Minivan 2000 washer hose	10/10/2009
Q: Roland- My wife's minivan sprays fluid to the rear windshield, but not the front. Plenty of fluid- ... A: Have a helper try the washer switch while you listen at the reservoir for the pump to sound or not. ...
minivan front end shakes when accelerating/braking	10/10/2009
Q: my Chrysler Caravan shakes when I accelerate over 45 mph and really shakes badly when braking at ... A: My first thought is that one or more of the 3 engine mounts is fatigued or broken because the torque ...
'97 Chrysler lhs no start, code 0340/54	10/10/2009
Q: i have a 97 Chrysler i've driving to work it just died didn't sputter or make and noises from what ... A: If you haven't changed the sensor since the problem began (even though it is 'new') then the code ...
Oil Light- '04 Sebing LXI Conv.	10/10/2009
Q: The check oil light comes on in my 2004 Sebring LXI 2.7l Conv. when I am deccelerating and stopped. ... A: This is fairly common, and so here is a 'stock' answer on the subject: Because of the history of oil ...
1999 LHS Jerks when trying to shift into first, 0731, 1775	10/9/2009
Q: Hey Roland I have read many many topics in regards to this issue most of which you and Kevin wrote. ... A: You didn't reference 'the book' for your belief that it should read 5V. I don't see that as how it ...
91 LaBaron: no spark (despite new coil/distributor module)	10/9/2009
Q: Ok so I drove the car about 100 miles it ran fine no over heating really smooth. Came home cooked ... A: Have you tried for fault codes using the igntion key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 ...
1999 LHS Jerks when trying to shift into first, 0731, 1775	10/9/2009
Q: Hey Roland I have read many many topics in regards to this issue most of which you and Kevin wrote. ... A: After briefly reviewing the transmission diagnostic manual it appears to me that your problem is ...
no heat: '94 LH-body sedan	10/8/2009
Q: 5l 24 valve engine. The question i have is I have no heat? 2. is there a way to change it from F to ... A: I would suggest taking advantage of the self-diagnostic aspects of the units to get a fault code ...
'94 LeBaron conv.: miscellaneous body feature problems.	10/8/2009
Q: Sir, My car alarm started working only from the left passenger door. Then the bell alert for key in ... A: When you say 'left passenger door' is this a right-hand drive model made for England? If so, then I ...
2002 Minivan Blower Motor Resister	10/8/2009
Q: I read a previous question about the blower motor only running on high and no other speed. This is ... A: I have heard from others that regular parts supply houses also carry the blower motor resistors, but ...
chrysler 300m heater problems	10/8/2009
Q: I just realized that when I wrote you a couple years back, you answered my question!! Thank you so ... A: I need to know what is the model year and also do you have the heater/ac control panel with the ...
trans code 0700	10/8/2009
Q: i have a 03 stratur and when driving it on the interstate last nite it went out of gear and does not ... A: That code is really a categorical indicator: that there is aanother transmission fault code stored ...
91 LaBaron: no spark (despite new coil/distributor module)	10/8/2009
Q: Ok so I drove the car about 100 miles it ran fine no over heating really smooth. Came home cooked ... A: I had to check both the 4 cyl and the 6 cyl engines because you didn't tell me which you have. You ...
98 Chrysler Concorde: no start	10/8/2009
Q: I have a 98 concorde.. The car had a 2.7 that threw up at 49,000.. An HO 3.5 out of a 300 was ... A: I would doubt it is the PCM. Besides, the check engine light is not the way to get the codes. If ...
Mininvan: radiator fan relay	10/8/2009
Q: do you know what it coast just to buy it.and is it under the head light?thank you.jim A: I assume you have a minivan because that is the only model that ever had it under the headlamp. If ...
'93 Concorde: intermittent no start/no dash; ignition switch?	10/8/2009
Q: I have '93 chrysler concorde, sometimes when I try and start the car it is fine other times it will ... A: To verify whether the switch is bad, just check the following fuses when the switch is in the run ...
NO BUS	10/7/2009
Q: what does he mean A: I believe he is talking about the "cap" on the key which would indicate whether or not you have the ...
Chrysler LHS 1999: overheating	10/7/2009
Q: How Do you get to the thermostat of a Chrysler 1999 LHS? Mines keeps running hot and theres no ... A: So long as it doesn't boil over, the gauge going up and down is normal and reflects the expected ...
2003 T&C with Start/Stalling Issue.	10/7/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Town and Country that is having a start/stall issue. Saturday night we had the van on ... A: The mix of unexplained "no starter motor", "no starts with starter motor", "stalling with no ...
'93 Concorde: no starter/trans limps and guages not working	10/7/2009
Q: I have '93 chrysler concorde, sometimes when I try and start the car it is fine other times it will ... A: It might be a section of the ignition switch is flaky when you have no response. A code scanner ...
'93 Concorde: no starter/trans limps and guages not working	10/7/2009
Q: I have '93 chrysler concorde, sometimes when I try and start the car it is fine other times it will ... A: I suspect these are not explained by a single issue. The no gauges/drive in 2nd gear only sounds ...
Chrysler 300 chimes when in motion	10/7/2009
Q: When driving my 300(small six cylinder) I hear three chimes occasionaly. NO warning lights are on. ... A: You might inquire of the rental company as to what the component might be. If that is the source, ...
IOD Fuse 1999 Durango	10/7/2009
Q: We keep blowing the IOD fuse in our 1999 Durango SLT Plua 4x4. It blows on contact when you try to ... A: I don't have a Durango manual but I checked the mininvan manual to see whether there is any IOD ...
temperamental sliding door on 2002 minivan	10/7/2009
Q: The remote sliding door on a 2002 Chrysler T%26C sticks most of time opening. If I grab the door ... A: There are about 6 pages in the '02 manual that show the drive system and the lower track/hinge of ...
'01 LHS/300:fuse #17 blows repeatedly	10/6/2009
Q: I have two vehicles to ask about a 2001 LHS and a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have gone back to ... A: I find in the manual that fuse #17 indeed powers the ac/heater panel, the abs controller, the backup ...
Chrysler 300 chimes when in motion	10/6/2009
Q: When driving my 300(small six cylinder) I hear three chimes occasionaly. NO warning lights are on. ... A: I wonder if this might be the alert for an ajar door? The door latch on either front passenger door ...
'93 Concorde: ignition switch replacement	10/6/2009
Q: 17 is supplied, 18,19,and 20 are not. Also my glow light is lit at all times now, even without key. ... A: You are correct, #17 is on a different section of the ignition switch from that which supplies the ...
1996 Grand Caravan 3.3L stalls or dies in hot weather with no codes	10/6/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with over 130K. In hot weather (85F or over) it will stall (die ... A: I would check the resistance of the coolant temp sensor located next to the thermostat housing. When ...
93 Concorde Electrical Issues	10/6/2009
Q: Roland...You are my last hope... I have a 93 Chrysler Concorde with electrical issues. While ... A: If you are sure that #14 has no power then one section of the ignition switch is bad, unless fuse A ...
93 Concorde Electrical Issues	10/6/2009
Q: Roland...You are my last hope... I have a 93 Chrysler Concorde with electrical issues. While ... A: Your follow-up 'crossed' my follow-up answer. I am not certain about the fuel observation nor about ...
93 Concorde Electrical Issues	10/5/2009
Q: Roland...You are my last hope... I have a 93 Chrysler Concorde with electrical issues. While ... A: There are two broad possibilities: one is that there is an issue with the digital communications ...
2.5L 4cyl: valve train service	10/5/2009
Q: Roland, Below is my original problem to get you up to speed.1st let me thank you Roland for all ... A: There are about 8 pages on the valve train in the FSM which I can copy and postal mail to you. You ...
99 minivan transmission limp-in problem	10/5/2009
Q: I have replaced the range sensor,input sensor and output sensors on our caravan. I am still stuck in ... A: There are two possible ways to get the codes for free. Go to an Autozone parts store where they will ...
Voyager does not start sometimes	10/5/2009
Q: I have looked through your answers and I have learn how to get the codes by using the switch. Now I ... A: The 4-pin plug at the coil pack has a dark green/orange wire that carries 12 to all three spark coil ...
96 Dodge Neon - No Spark or Start	10/5/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Neon, 2.0 litre, SOHC. I just changed the head on the car. After replacing the ... A: Yes, leave the sensors plugged in measure the signals by carefully probing the connectors with pins ...
96 Dodge Neon - No Spark or Start	10/5/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Neon, 2.0 litre, SOHC. I just changed the head on the car. After replacing the ... A: How about trying for fault codes:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that with the ignition key in ...
Voyager does not start sometimes	10/5/2009
Q: I have looked through your answers and I have learn how to get the codes by using the switch. Now I ... A: The important codes are 12,21,43; the multiple 43's are not particularly relevant, nor is the 55 ...
Auto trans limp-in: codes 731,732, 733,734	10/5/2009
Q: I have an issue with my 99 sebring transmission. I've seen similar Q+A's on it, but nothing that has ... A: Those codes of course refer to gear ratio errors which may be real due to slipping clutches. Because ...
brakes require excess effort/red warning & abs lights 'on'	10/5/2009
Q: 92 dodge dynasty FWD, ABS warning light on, red brake light on, rebuilt front and back calipers and ... A: The most likely cause for very poor stopping ability is that the power brake canister is not being ...
Motor swap	10/4/2009
Q: Can I take the motor from my 96 dodge caravan and put it in my 96 Chrysler new Yorker? A: I don't believe that the engines for the van (cross-wise mounted) will go well in the longitudinally ...
'92 2.5L 4-cyl: Lurching issue	10/3/2009
Q: Roland - I'm hoping you can help me with this bizarre, continuing problem. It manifests itself in a ... A: I would suggest that you try for fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" ...
Minivan: key fob programming, defeating the theft system	10/3/2009
Q: i have few inquirs if thats ok . how can i progrom a new key on voyager 97, as i lost my old only ... A: Here is the procedure for programming the fobs: Using a functional fob, unlock the vehicle and ...
PCM for Chrysler Concorde: Is used OK?	10/2/2009
Q: I have a used 99 Concorde and the brain on the car died. I was told that I have to buy a new one ... A: Any wrecking yard would be the place to look. If you can find a pull it yourself type that would be ...
PCM for Chrysler Concorde: Is used OK?	10/2/2009
Q: I have a used 99 Concorde and the brain on the car died. I was told that I have to buy a new one ... A: No, you can buy a used one and simply have it programmed with the proper VIN at a garage that has ...
Neon Instrument Cluster	10/2/2009
Q: How do i remove the Instrument Cluster on a 1998 Plymouth Neon ? I need instructions how to get the ... A: The top cover and instrument cluster bezel are a single piece. Lift up on the bottom outer area of ...
programming car remotes: '95 LHS	10/2/2009
Q: I bought a couple remotes for my 1995 chrysler LHS i tryed progamming them and now i don't have my ... A: When you say "I don't have my power locks working" you mean that the only way the door locks will ...
Steering disturbed by road impact	10/1/2009
Q: I drive a 1992 LeBaron V6 Convertible. About a week ago I was leaving the store and just as I'm ... A: I would wonder if something having to do with steering, like a tie rod, got bent? Your front wheels ...
98 Concorde relay clicking and no start problem	10/1/2009
Q: I'd like to start by saying I've been scouring this site for the past couple months trying to ... A: One of the problems I see right off is that you are apparently working with the Haynes manual that ...
Steering Wheel mis-alligned	10/1/2009
Q: I brought a 99 Town Country to a dealer for a clock spring recall. Clock spring was fixed BUT when I ... A: The position of the steering wheel on the steering column is entirely adjustable because a ...
'92 T&C 3.3L died, no spark/no fuel pump	10/1/2009
Q: I have spending the last couple of days reading your great suggestions for similar problems to mine ... A: If you have a conventional cluster then there is a bulb to replace for that check engine warning ...
97 Chrysler T&C: 'limp mode' with no codes?	10/1/2009
Q: came across your answer to a similar problem with a 97 Chrysler T%26C minivan. It sometimes but not ... A: That is some warranty! The valve body is certainly a part of the transmission so I would look at a ...
1992 Town and Country died, no spark	9/30/2009
Q: I have spending the last couple of days reading your great suggestions for similar problems to mine ... A: I wonder if you tried to get a readout of the engine controller memory to see if it has noticed ...
Is the transmission or its control module at fault? Code 0703	9/30/2009
Q: I Have a question. I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde and I was wondering if I replace the transmission ... A: I don't see how the code 0703 has anything to do whatsoever with the torque converter or any other ...
Is the transmission or its control module at fault?	9/30/2009
Q: I Have a question. I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde and I was wondering if I replace the transmission ... A: No the transmission control module (computer) is a separate part located in the left front corner of ...
2000 T&C lift gate strut	9/30/2009
Q: The right lift gate strut on my 2000 Chrysler T&C just broke. The mounting bolt to the body sheared ... A: Unfortunately about all I can suggest is to consider whether there would be any help to remove the ...
'98 Concorde: no shift/no speedo	9/30/2009
Q: I have a 98 concorde and after exiting the highway it made a clunk. The transmission after that ... A: The lock-up in 2nd gear only is called 'limp-in' mode and the trans controller does this to protect ...
'96 2.0L Neon: hesitates on acceleration	9/30/2009
Q: Hoping you can help :) I brought a 96 Chrysler neon automatic 2.0 LX Auto petrol. The problem ... A: Even though the check engine light doesn't come on there still could be fault codes stored in the ...
2000 minivan temp control for heat	9/30/2009
Q: A few weeks ago the heat in my 2000 dodge caravan quit getting hot. It was lukewarm to cold. We ... A: Did you ever try doing the calibration/cooldown self-tests of your heating/ac system? It may be that ...
'96 Sebring hardtop not starting: codes 24,42,61	9/30/2009
Q: I have a 96 Chrysler Sebrig 2-door coupe. I purchased this car from a guy who could not get it to ... A: The manuals I have show there to be both a fuel pump and and ASD relay, mounted on the firewall of ...
2003 t&c minivan: ignition lock cylinder	9/29/2009
Q: I am experiencing trouble with the ignition cylinder. Key will not turn lock. Funny thing is the ... A: In order to remove the cylinder you have to get it into the "run" position. Then you will find after ...
Keep getting Code 51: 2.5L 4 cyl '95	9/29/2009
Q: "We have a 1995 dodge caravan 2.5L auto. We have tried everything;replaced the O2 sensor about a ... A: The question is whether the oxygen sensor is inaccurate or if the mixture is really too lean (which ...
'91 Lebaron Convertible - no brake lights, cruise	9/29/2009
Q: Good morning Roland: Just brought home my mothers 91 Lebaron for my 16 year old and found that the ... A: You will want to check at the switch, located adjacent to brake pedal arm, to see if that has ...
Rear wiper blade lights don't go off	9/29/2009
Q: My baby, a 97 Town and Country LXi, just received a battery charge at Sears. I started to drive ... A: I'm not clear what you mean by 'three turns to start': the starter motor wouldn't respond or the ...
Sebring convert: no high beam output	9/29/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Sebring V6 conv. that has a funny high beam problem. The high beams don't work when ... A: I don't see any body computer involvement in this circuit. It appears to me that one explanation is ...
Rear wiper blade lights don't go off	9/28/2009
Q: My baby, a 97 Town and Country LXi, just received a battery charge at Sears. I started to drive ... A: With all 4 lights flashing at once, or maybe you meant, two at once then the other two? that sounds ...
Rear wiper blade lights don't go off	9/28/2009
Q: My baby, a 97 Town and Country LXi, just received a battery charge at Sears. I started to drive ... A: The rear wiper light flashing alone, indicates that there is nothing wrong with the heater/ac ...
Dash/center console instrument lights:'02 mini-van	9/28/2009
Q: I read your reply to the ignition switch question and it worked perfectly so I am hoping you can ... A: There appears to be about 7 different panel lamp 'driver' wires (wires carrying current to power the ...
Dash/center console instrument lights:'02 mini-van	9/28/2009
Q: I read your reply to the ignition switch question and it worked perfectly so I am hoping you can ... A: I believe that there are no fibre optic cables involved in these lights. The panel lamps for the ...
98 Concorde relay clicking and no start problem	9/27/2009
Q: I'd like to start by saying I've been scouring this site for the past couple months trying to ... A: I believe it could one of two possibilities: Either the ignition switch is flaky or there is an ...
'88 LeBaron: code 24, digital dash goes dark	9/27/2009
Q: The check engine light came on the other day, displaying code 24, but the check engine wasn't on ... A: How does it go when the headlights are 'On'? If that is OK then I would suspect that marker section ...
'88 LeBaron: code 24, digital dash goes dark	9/27/2009
Q: The check engine light came on the other day, displaying code 24, but the check engine wasn't on ... A: I have to assume you have the J-body convert/coupe, not the H-body gts. If otherwise let me know. ...
'01 T & C: blower motor doesn't work	9/27/2009
Q: front blower does it work on none of th speeds. 2001 chrysler town country limited A: Check fuse #10 (40 amp) in the power distribution box under the hood located on the driver's side ...
1997 Town and Country does not start	9/26/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Town and Country 3.8 AWD. My wife and I love this vehicle. It has 134,000 vehicles on ... A: The double 5 means there are no noticed fault codes stored in the memory. I am unclear when you say ...
headlight beam pattern: Euro/British/US	9/26/2009
Q: thanks A: The best approach would be to share a copy of the pages that show how to do this. I have two ...
1997 Town and Country does not start	9/26/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Town and Country 3.8 AWD. My wife and I love this vehicle. It has 134,000 vehicles on ... A: Two possibilities, at least. One is that the vehicle theft security system is not being disarmed ...
'96Concorde steering rack installation	9/26/2009
Q: The steering rack on a 96 Chrysler Concorde broke. I am installing a new one and having a problem ... A: I hate to tell you but it all has to do about the point where you removed the old gear and then ...
1999 Chrysler Sebring	9/25/2009
Q: this cars reads gear shift malfunction (11 Codes) I dont understand ive been to several mechanics ... A: What are the "11 codes". I need to know the numbers to offer anything useful. I don't understand ...
1996 concorde no spark	9/25/2009
Q: Roland Thanks again for the info, I completed the task both with the relay in place and with a ... A: If you have those pcm power voltages when you are cranking it and with the jumper wire as well in ...
1999 Town&Country Engine Fuse blow	9/25/2009
Q: I identified the plug in the picture as being #6 associated with the power distribution center. The ... A: The only relay involved with fuse #17 is the ASD relay which is the rearmost relay in the same box ...
1999 Town&Country Engine Fuse #17 blow	9/25/2009
Q: (excuse for my English, but this is not my native language) I have the following issue: I own a 1999 ... A: I identified the plug in the picture as being #6 associated with the power distribution center. The ...
Transmission stuck on 2nd.	9/25/2009
Q: so it begins from 1st shift, then second, and third bun when you decrease the speed again on 45mph ... A: Being stuck in 2nd gear is called "limp-in mode". It is a fall-back condition when the transmission ...
1999 Town&Country Engine Fuse blow	9/24/2009
Q: (excuse for my English, but this is not my native language) I have the following issue: I own a 1999 ... A: I don't know what he meant by a 'battery' relay; the starter relay is in the 6th socket counting ...
1996 chrysler concorde 3.5 L: no spark	9/24/2009
Q: please 1996 concorde lx 3.5 no spark replaced the cam sensor as the scan tool came up with 54 2 o2 ... A: It appears that either the signals from the crank/cam sensor is not getting to the ecm at full ...
power steering belt: '99 2.5L V-6	9/24/2009
Q: My power steering belt broke on my 99 sebring jxi convertible. My manual shows how to replace the ... A: There are three bolts that you have to access to loosen the pump enough to move it inward in order ...
05 town and country: oil light/clicking	9/24/2009
Q: Their is an increasing clicking noise, and the oil light keeps coming on. I don't think it is the ... A: The usual cause of clicking is too low an oil pressure to operate the hydrualic valve lifters ...
'01 Sebring 2.7L:Overheating	9/24/2009
Q: Sorry I forgot to include that. I have a 2.7 V6, its also a convertible. A: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, V6, and the other day it nearly overheated while I was ...
1996 chrysler concorde 3.5 L: no spark	9/24/2009
Q: please 1996 concorde lx 3.5 no spark replaced the cam sensor as the scan tool came up with 54 2 o2 ... A: While I appreciate the data, it is too much to deal with all of it. I am also a bit disadvantanged ...
transaxle relay: '92 lebaron conv.	9/24/2009
Q: I just had my waterpump and timing belt replaced. When I got it back the car was stuck in first ... A: The only other relays on the right side are for the Anti-lock brake system (one is called the 'abs ...
98 plymouth gran voy van headlights	9/23/2009
Q: the van turns its headlight, inside lights and door chime on when the car is turned off. it will ... A: I checked the '98 manual for details to see what I could find. Do you recall if any fault code ...
Chrysler Sebring Overheating Cont'd	9/23/2009
Q: I took my car to the shop today to have it looked at for the overheating. They told me that its some ... A: To evaluate what you were told I need to know exactly what is the name of the part of which they ...
1996 Sebring conv, v-6 ,auto trans slips in OD	9/23/2009
Q: my convert with 138000 miles runs and drives if I leave it in 3rd range gear. If I move it to D ... A: The best way to find out would be to readout the transmission computer to see if it has recognized a ...
2004 Chrysler 300 3.5 engine bolt torque	9/22/2009
Q: What are the rod and main bolt torque, and the main bolt bed plate torque. Thanks Ray A: The 'connecting rod cap-nuts' are tightened to 40 foot-pounds + 1/4 turn There are three types of ...
A/C system re-charge	9/22/2009
Q: I am trying to locate and recharge the A/C system i cannot find the lower service connector to hook ... A: The low pressure service port according to both the '98 and '04 manuals I have is on the compressor ...
Caravan: front end vibrates when accelerating	9/22/2009
Q: I have a 1992 Dodge Caravan that is having front end shakes when under acceleration. It doesn't seem ... A: The two possibilities, setting aside the tires/wheels which you will rotate/balance, are wheel ...
2001 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Overheating	9/22/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, V6, and the other day it nearly overheated while I was ... A: From what you report I would suspect a leak in the place where you saw wetness/sizzle. It could be ...
no start: code 14. 3.5L V-6 '94	9/22/2009
Q: Mr. Rolant I e mail you yesterday with the 94 chrysler new yorker no start present injector ... A: The code 14 means the Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor's voltage in not in the range that it is ...
02 chrysler 2.7L: timing the chains	9/22/2009
Q: I replaced the water and oil pump. With the primary timing chain off, both the crank and cam shafts ... A: I will send 10 pages from the FSM. If you will be so kind as to send me back four 42-cent stamps ...
02 chrysler 2.7L: timing the chains	9/22/2009
Q: I replaced the water and oil pump. With the primary timing chain off, both the crank and cam shafts ... A: I have the '03 Sebring FSM and it has a section for the 2.7L. What manual are you working with, and ...
2001 T&C elec Sliding door stopped working	9/21/2009
Q: I have a 2001 T&C LXI. The passenger power sliding door does not work. When any of the buttons are ... A: The missing relay and fuse was used in the deluxe export model for a headlamp washer system, which ...
1989 Chrysler sundance hi/lo beam problem	9/21/2009
Q: my lo beams are not working and stopped all at once but the hi beams work fine A: It looks to me like the problem is in the headlamp dimmer switch as both the low and high beams are ...
turn signal on '93 Lebaron Landau	9/21/2009
Q: my passenger side rear turn signal on 93 lebaron 6 cyl stopped blinking. The driver side and hazards ... A: I am still uncertain about whether you have the lamp outage warning module in the cabin? Also I am ...
no prende	9/21/2009
Q: 94 chrysler new yorker 3.5 no prende tiene todo icluyendo presion de gas pulso en todos los ... A: Check for fault codes using the ignition key/switch: "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 ...
left side sliding door not working	9/20/2009
Q: Our left side slider door will only open a few inches with remote key. It has to be manually opened ... A: Just on a chance you might try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes, in fact once you have it ...
Blower motor resistor: '02 minivan	9/20/2009
Q: I have bought a blower motor resistor hoping it fixes the problem of the blower only blowing out on ... A: The resistor block is located behind the glove box. Open the box and pinch in the sides near the ...
1999 sebring: stalls when slowing down	9/20/2009
Q: well it said we have to many follow ups... i really appreciate you helping me but i have to ask ... A: I don't have a similar engine here to look at, but the manual shows it as I described and the stem ...
1999 Chrysler sebring lxi 2.5 v6: dies when slowing	9/20/2009
Q: for the last couple of days the car has been dropping RPM's when i slow down, now today when i go to ... A: If you have the key in the 'on' position, the check engine light should show up, until you actually ...
1999 Chrysler sebring lxi 2.5 v6: dies when slowing	9/20/2009
Q: for the last couple of days the car has been dropping RPM's when i slow down, now today when i go to ... A: The Lxi is the coupe model and that, you are correct, is not readout for faults by the odometer but ...
jammed gear shift	9/20/2009
Q: Hey I have a 2007 Chrysler sabring. This morning after i started up the car up, it would not go in ... A: If you are parked on a slant, then if what you are saying is that the gear shifter won't move, then ...
1995 Chrysler sebring: no spark	9/20/2009
Q: my car is not starting, the cylinders are not getting any spark what would be the cause? the ... A: The module in question is probably the sensor in the distributor, and it isn't sold separately so ...
1999 Chrysler sebring lxi 2.5 v6: dies when slowing	9/20/2009
Q: for the last couple of days the car has been dropping RPM's when i slow down, now today when i go to ... A: First see if the engine controller has noticed a problem and stored it in its memory as a fault ...
1996 Chrysler Sebring: dies after 10 minutes	9/20/2009
Q: I am driving down the road and all of a sudden my car dies. I dont know what my cause it but the ... A: That sort of behavior often occurs when one of the position sensors, either the one in the ...
1999 Chys Town and C Automatic lights	9/19/2009
Q: I am unable to manually turn the lights on. When it gets dark, the light work automatically. Even ... A: The body computer module controls the relays for the headlamps. The module 'senses' when you turn on ...
2001 T&C elec Sliding door stopped working	9/19/2009
Q: I have a 2001 T&C LXI. The passenger power sliding door does not work. When any of the buttons are ... A: The bulb switch is supplied by a wire from the 'ash/receiver lamp' feed which apparently itself gets ...
'92 Lebaron limp mode, no power to data link	9/19/2009
Q: we replace the timing belt and now our car wont get out of limp mode tried to run dianos. but no ... A: You mentioned no power to the connector as the reason for no code. Again, which connector (engine ...
'92 Lebaron limp mode, no power to data link	9/19/2009
Q: we replace the timing belt and now our car wont get out of limp mode tried to run dianos. but no ... A: If you don't have power on the red wire at the blue data link connector under the dash, then check ...
2001 T&C elec Sliding door stopped working	9/19/2009
Q: I have a 2001 T&C LXI. The passenger power sliding door does not work. When any of the buttons are ... A: That door system is powered by a module that operates both doors and the latches with a single fuse ...
97 T&C mini van transmission: no reverse	9/19/2009
Q: I bottomed out my van the other day while trying to climb a curb(a minor bump) and since then, I ... A: Have you checked the fluid level as shown on the dipstick for the transmission? Too low a fluid ...
turn signal on '93 Lebaron Landau	9/18/2009
Q: my passenger side rear turn signal on 93 lebaron 6 cyl stopped blinking. The driver side and hazards ... A: There is no turn signal relay on the Lebaron Landau 4dr sedan. Does the right brake light also not ...
Engine dies when warm, ok after cooling	9/17/2009
Q: my dodge dynasty will start fine then after driving it for 10 to 15 miles then it starts to sputter ... A: The best way to approach this problem is to get any fault codes that may be present in the engine ...
how to turn off auto alarm; '95 Cirrus	9/17/2009
Q: when i open my 1995 circus car the alarum go's off. i strayed to turn it off with the hand held door ... A: The alarm is disarmed by using the door key to unlock EITHER front door. So if that disarming is not ...
2001 Sebring LXI a/c problem	9/17/2009
Q: My 2001 Sebring LXI's a/c only works when the engine is cold. Every time I try the a/c when the ... A: I suspect that it is simply a matter of being low on refrigerant. There is a sensor of the pressure ...
turn signal on '93 Lebaron	9/17/2009
Q: my passenger side rear turn signal on 93 lebaron 6 cyl stopped blinking. The driver side and hazards ... A: I assume this is a Lebaron convert/coupe model, let me know otherwise. There are actually 4 relays, ...
2005 Chrysler 300C key fob - intermittent	9/17/2009
Q: Sometimes my key fob works like planned. Most times I have to unlock door with key which sets off ... A: Have you tried replacing the batteries in the key fob? They are stated to have a 2 year life. On the ...
2005 T&C Door Locks will not work	9/17/2009
Q: We have a 2005 Town and Country and the automatice door locks stop working today. The buttons in ... A: You have 'company' on this one. The simplest fix appears to be to pull the IOD fuse for a few ...
2001 Sebring engine light/ecm fault/replace?	9/17/2009
Q: roland, i have a 2001 sebring convertible the engine light came on the other day but it is not ... A: There are some programming needs, specifically if you have a sentry key immobilizer that has to be ...
Neon 2000 starter relay clicking	9/17/2009
Q: . the starter relay clicks when i turn the ignition but nothing happens.. i checked the starter ... A: You would want to distinguish between the starter relay (a small square box in the power ...
02 Chrysler voyager: no cluster/turn signals/hazards	9/17/2009
Q: i am having a problem voyager! i dont seem to have turn signals or hazards,the dash gauges dont ... A: Check fuse #24 (20 amp) in the fuse box (inboard edge, 2nd from the front) as that one powers the ...
99 Chrysler 300: battery drain/discharge when locked	9/17/2009
Q: The headlights on my 99 Chrysler 300 blink every 30 seconds, which ends up draining the battery if I ... A: That fuse #19 is called the "ignition off draw" and it powers many devices that require power even ...
Turn Signals/ Hazards not working: '01 T&C	9/17/2009
Q: I have a 2001 town & country with an issue that when you use turn or four ways they flash on dash ... A: If you don't have the trailer mod (which does have relays since it has to also run trailer lights) ...
Engine quits while driving: 3.5L code P0340	9/16/2009
Q: I have an 03 Chrysler Concorde LXI. It has some intermittent problems that scare me. Sometimes ... A: The camshaft position sensor is on the front of the engine, on the timing belt cover on the driver's ...
engine quits while driving, gas gauge dings, car stalls..FOLLOW UP	9/16/2009
Q: I have an 03 Chrysler Concorde LXI. It has some intermittent problems that scare me. Sometimes ... A: That is indeed the code I suspected for the camshaft position sensor having failed temporarily to ...
'98 EAGLE VISION overheats	9/16/2009
Q: MY CAR RAN HOT SO I GOT THE WATER PUMP CHANGED AND FLUSHED THE RADIATOR BUT IT STILL RUNS HOT WHAT ... A: Besides the temperature gauge reading high, what are the other symptoms: overflow of coolant from ...
2.5L V6 that won't start.	9/16/2009
Q: This seems to be a recurring issue in this forum! I have a 1999 sebring convertible with the 2.5 ... A: If you had the threaded shell of the plug firmly grounded to a clean spot on the engine head or ...
1994 Chrysler 3.5L engine swap: no spark	9/16/2009
Q: My friend & I recently swapped a 3.5 liter engine from a 94 new yorker into a lhs from the same ... A: PS:If you try to verify the voltage pulse on the three spark "driver" wires by hand-turning the ...
engine quits while driving, gas gauge dings, car stalls	9/15/2009
Q: I have an 03 Chrysler Concorde LXI. It has some intermittent problems that scare me. Sometimes ... A: The best way to get a 'handle' on two of these issues is to see whether the engine control computer ...
driver door window stuck down	9/15/2009
Q: driver door window stuck down making a clicking sound passenger door works fine 2003 town and ... A: Here is a summary for the '02 van that the other expert, Kevin, posted on 2/15/08. REMOVAL Remove ...
'07 Sebring Cluster icon: horseshoe with excamation point	9/15/2009
Q: Don't have an owner's manual.....Symbol on dash looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation ... A: The only icon with an exclamation point that I find in my most recent '04 manual is the one for the ...
Turn Signals/ Hazards not working: '01 T&C	9/15/2009
Q: I have a 2001 town & country with an issue that when you use turn or four ways they flash on dash ... A: It appears to me, based upon the '02 manual that there is no flasher and that the pulsing of the ...
1995 dodge neon: codes 21, 25, loss of speedo	9/14/2009
Q: When driving the car, the speedometer abrupty quits working and the car becomes quite sluggish. The ... A: There are two oxygen sensors, one on the outlet flange of the exhaust manifold and one on the outlet ...
1999 Sebring V-6 2.5: no start	9/14/2009
Q: No start. Worked great when shut off. Next morning, no start. Towed to dealer who comes back and ... A: What fault codes readout from the engine controller? A 0340 code would implicate the need for a ...
2004 Sebring Sedan 4cyl - P0441	9/14/2009
Q: I recently started receiving code P0441 intermittently. It will go off for months, and come back. ... A: The latest manual I have for the 4 cyl. Sebring is 2003 and in that year there were possibly two ...
A/C problems on 1996 LHS	9/14/2009
Q: When i press the recycle air button on the heat/cool controls, the light on the button flashes 3 ... A: I am not certain why the button flashes 3 times. The vapor/smoke/steam may actually be leakage from ...
'00 Cirrus blows 'ignition' fuse	9/13/2009
Q: my 2000 Chrysler cirrus wont start every time i turn to start if blows the 20amp ignition fuse , i ... A: Do you mean fuse #8 in the power distribution box under the hood? If so, then that one powers ...
battery discharges in 30 minutes	9/13/2009
Q: I have a 98 sebring 2.5 v6. I have a short or something if I don't disconnect the battery it will ... A: I think you have a short somewhere in the wiring or a component is staying energized when it ...
Door Locks not working: 2005 minivan	9/13/2009
Q: My Chrysler 2005 town and country driver side door lock not working.The automatic door opening still ... A: This is a common problem. Go to: ...
1998 Concorde: engine dies when put in gear	9/13/2009
Q: Do you know why my 98 chrysler concorde stalls when i put it into drive? I recently had an ... A: I believe that may be due to the torque converter lock-up clutch in the transmission being stuck in ...
Cirrus blower motor resistor: right under instrument panel removal	9/13/2009
Q: I need to replace resistor pack on my 2000 cirrus. I can't see how to get shroud off that is under ... A: That 'silencer/duct' has a 'push-in' fastener under the right hand end of it that attaches it to the ...
No Spark: '95 3.3L	9/13/2009
Q: My car has been sitting idle in my garage for about 3 months. I replaced all the brake lines and now ... A: Take advantage of the self-diagnositic capability of the engine control system using your ignition ...
Airbag Light "On"	9/12/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid and my Airbag Light is on. My cruise control and horn still work what ... A: It could well be that a wire that connects the airbag to the steering column is broken even though ...
No Spark	9/12/2009
Q: My car has been sitting idle in my garage for about 3 months. I replaced all the brake lines and now ... A: What is the year, make, model, engine size in the car? Did the car run after the 3 month sit, or did ...
Lebaron: no cabin air controls/always defrost	9/12/2009
Q: Whatever heater control button is pushed, everything blows out the defrost. I have checked for ... A: You already have the control panel out so the first thing to do is see if you are drawing a vacuum ...
'94 Chrysler LHS stalling: code 51	9/12/2009
Q: My 94 LHS has just started stalling today. I moved the car to the side of the house and shut it off. ... A: There are two oxygen sensors, one on the side of each exhaust manifold (remove the air intake hose ...
'91 Chrysler Lebaron:dying	9/12/2009
Q: My 91 chrysler la baron keeps cutting out. We have changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, cap, wires, ... A: I would check the computer for fault codes: use the ignition key turning it "on-off-on-off-on and ...
Trans limp-in issues: code 0733	9/12/2009
Q: We have 1997 Concorde with a 3.5L 4 speed auto.The trans.won't upshift to fourth gear and has two ... A: The issue is that the ratio between the speed of the input and output sensor is not what would be ...
99 Voyager AC Blower Problem	9/12/2009
Q: I have a 99 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.8L engine, and it has a blower problem. The blower will make ... A: The blower and its circuit are fairly simple, but it is not certain why you have the symptoms you ...
2003 Intrepid ongoing engine code P0456	9/11/2009
Q: Since the day I have owned this car (brand new) Dealers have changed almost everything possible to ... A: This specific code is about the evaporative emission control system having a small leak. As such the ...
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: lights flicker	9/11/2009
Q: I have an 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee that will occasionally experience a headlamp flickering and ... A: I don't have the manual for that vehicle but I would not try replacing any of the computers until it ...
Trans limp-in issues	9/10/2009
Q: We have 1997 Concorde with a 3.5L 4 speed auto.The trans.won't upshift to fourth gear and has two ... A: What are the numbers of the transmission codes? That would best explain what is going on. Of course ...
Cirrus with vacuum issue	9/9/2009
Q: Kevin, My girlfriends 95 Cirrus(I know you said 96 and up but they are similar and Roland is on ... A: I have the '96 vacuum diagram and would be pleased to xerox copy and mail it to you if you will send ...
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2.7L code P0406	9/9/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Sebring Convertible 2.7L engine with a Code of P0406 which is EGR Valve. Where can I ... A: I don't have an '05 manual for the 2.7L engine, but I wonder if it even has an EGR. There is some ...
neon headlights	9/6/2009
Q: I have been having some problems with my daughters' Neon. A couple of weeks ago the headlights went ... A: Unfortunately I am not near my manuals so can't tell you about the circuit. I will be available on ...
'94 chrysler new yorker: fuel shut off?	9/5/2009
Q: Where is the fuel shutoff switch A: If you want to shut off the fuel pump you can go to the box in the engine compartment, just behind ...
2000 Sebring Convertible slow coolant leak	9/5/2009
Q: I have a slow coolant leak on passenger side. It is drippng down from just above oil pan drain plug ... A: The water pump is hidden from view, being located on the front of the engine about in the middle ...
1996 Chrysler Town & Country starts then dies.	9/5/2009
Q: I have seen this problem everywhere but no definitive solution. Out of the blue, my T&C shut down. ... A: There are a number of possible explanations for a no starter motor as well as for the start and die ...
Chrysler voyager climate control	9/4/2009
Q: Where I could buy the lights bulb because the dealer wants to sell me the complete unit A: I am uncertain whether the bulbs are sold as an aftermarket item, but I would begin by removing them ...
idle air control motor	9/4/2009
Q: I was just told I need a new idle motor for a 2002 town and country 3.8. I can't find this ... A: The item you are seeking is called the idle air control motor. It basically is an ...
2002 300m fuel filter	9/4/2009
Q: What is involved to change the fuel filter on a 2002 300m A: You would have to drain the tank, lower the tank, remove the fuel pump module and finally that would ...
2001 300m: no AC controls/abs 'on'/fuel gauge/headlamp malfunction	9/4/2009
Q: My sister has a 2001 300m and the climate controls stop responding and the fuel gauge goes to empty ... A: It hints at a problem with the digital data handling by the body computer, but let's try going for a ...
'97 2.5L V-6: rattling sound	9/3/2009
Q: Roland, A couple weeks ago I noticed a rattle from the engine. (150,000 miles on engine, trans has ... A: The best that I can suggest is to look over the various Groups at Autos.Yahoo.com to find one that ...
'97 2.5L V-6: rattling sound	9/3/2009
Q: Roland, A couple weeks ago I noticed a rattle from the engine. (150,000 miles on engine, trans has ... A: i haven't had enough experience with that engine to give you anything based on that. How about ...
96 Breeze electrical issues	9/3/2009
Q: The horn on my Wife's Breeze started honking continuously a few weeks ago. A person in the parking ... A: Those problems don't seem to be inter-related unless they all started at the same time in which case ...
CD changer: 300m	9/3/2009
Q: When I replace the battery in my 2001 300M, my 4 disk CD changer stopped working. It will load and ... A: You are correct to check the cable connecting the radio and the CD player as that is the exclusive ...
Cirrus dieselling/stalling	9/3/2009
Q: I have a 98 2.5l v6 cirrus. When I accelerate after idling the engine sometimes hesitates and then ... A: One device that often causes poor idle/hard starting/poor acceleration is the egr valve. It can be ...
1996 Chrysler Town & Country starts then dies.	9/3/2009
Q: I have seen this problem everywhere but no definitive solution. Out of the blue, my T&C shut down. ... A: I am having trouble with terminology that you use. When you say, 'won't crank', that to me means ...
no code no 4 cyl missfire under load	9/3/2009
Q: I have a 98 grand caravan with 3.3l v6 flex fuel. I keep getting a missfire under load in no.4 cyl. ... A: Have you checked the high tension wire from the spark coil pack to the the #4 plug. It may be arcing ...
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan ES: codes 0122, 0201, 1478	9/2/2009
Q: Codes 1684,0201,0122,1478 came up and van will only drive for a good 5-10 miles then battery light ... A: The 1684 merely says that the battery was disconnected recently...when you replaced the battery ...
Sebring JXI Convertible: no interior lights	9/2/2009
Q: I recently purchased a 2000 Jxi Convertible and I noticed that there are no interior lights when you ... A: I believe the other relay you found is for the rear deck release if you found it on the right side ...
trans in limp:'94 Lebaron	9/1/2009
Q: I have a 94 le baron. The trans is in limp home mode. My speedo doesn't work either. i found a ... A: Disconnecting the battery will usually cancel the limp mode, but if the same fault is sensed it will ...
P1391 Code	9/1/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Sebring with a 2.7 engine. It has started to hiccup while at a stop, driving slow or ... A: That code says that either the crank or cam sensor is intermittent. Unfortunately it doesn't say ...
98 Sebring intermittent reverse engagement	9/1/2009
Q: When starting the car and shifting from park to reverse, sometimes the transmission acts like it is ... A: You are welcome. The shift indicator is electrical, but the actual actuation of the transmission is ...
98 Sebring intermittent reverse engagement	9/1/2009
Q: When starting the car and shifting from park to reverse, sometimes the transmission acts like it is ... A: That switch is internal to the transmission and can be replaced, but it is not a simple part but ...
1999 Cirrus: Power Windows stopped working	9/1/2009
Q: My power windows stopped working, they worked all day and once I tried to close the driver's side it ... A: You are welcome, Jeannie. The circuit breaker is resettable so it is likely to not be damaged. If ...
starting problem: 3.3L V-6	9/1/2009
Q: some mornings engine wont start,cranks almost starts,same again,if it starts,have to hold at 2000 ... A: Check the egr valve which may be gummed up and thus is sticking slightly ajar which will lean out ...
'96 Town & Country Dies, "Stumbles"	9/1/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Town and Country with 208,000 miles and live at 5,000-foot elevation. It ... A: I appreciate the detailed history of the problem. I have a couple of thoughts: the egr valve may be ...
1999 Cirrus: Power Windows stopped working	8/31/2009
Q: My power windows stopped working, they worked all day and once I tried to close the driver's side it ... A: The website for Autozone.com may show either wiring diagrams or at least fuses/circuit breakers for ...
1997 Sebring JXi left door lock	8/31/2009
Q: Door lock will not operate from switch on either door or from key fob. Lock knob on door does ... A: I believe you will need to remove the door trim panel and then remove the door lock motor and the ...
91 dodge dynasty no start	8/31/2009
Q: I bought my daughter a 91 dynasty (3.3 V6)and all was well for a year. I got a call saying she drove ... A: I would hold off on the fuel pressure/pump issue for now and instead use the self-diagnostic ...
exhaust and engine noise: 2004 Chryler Pacifica 2.5 eng allwheel drive	8/31/2009
Q: Hey Mr. Roland. Walmart oil change has stripped my bolt so I need a new oil pan which is on order. ... A: I don't understand what the seafoam/stp oil treatment was supposed to accomplish? Who suggested it? ...
Sebring JXI Convertible: no interior lights	8/31/2009
Q: I recently purchased a 2000 Jxi Convertible and I noticed that there are no interior lights when you ... A: The lights all require the 'action' of the illuminated entry relay which is controlled by the body ...
cooling system runs hot (LHS '97)/fans don't operate	8/31/2009
Q: Kevin, I have 1996 LHS 3.5L with a problem of running hot. So far the system has a new water pump ... A: There is only one sensor. It may be inaccurate or it may not be immersed fully in the coolant due to ...
1999 chrysler lhs problems starting	8/31/2009
Q: i have a 1999 chrysler lhs and about 2 months ago it would not turn on some days and then when it ... A: That all sounds like you have a weakly charged battery. If the age of the battery is about the same ...
94 LHS intermittent power loss/door locking/gauges/chimes	8/31/2009
Q: Roland, Thanks for your help on this issue: I drive a 94LHS and recently it has started to do ... A: Open the end cap of the dash at the driver side and check fuses 17,18,19,20, as well as 6,7,21,22, ...
'96 Stratus guage cluster not working	8/31/2009
Q: My daughter has a 96 stratus that all of a sudden stopped working but would come on off and on. Now ... A: All the data that cause the cluster to read come in on a single pair of twisted wires as a digital ...
1988 Chrysler 5th Ave: dies, recovers after cooling	8/31/2009
Q: Problem: Car stalls after restarting when it sets for only a few minutes. It can set all day or ... A: I suspect one of the engine position sensors is failing because these symptoms occur when they do. ...
Speedometer/odometer not working: '98 minivan	8/30/2009
Q: I am puzzled as to why the speedometer & RPM gages on my 98' Plymouth grand voyager is not working. ... A: That is a bit strange because the data to operate the two meter needles comes in digitally on a ...
'97 2.5L V-6: dies at idle/hard to start	8/30/2009
Q: my 97 Chrysler sebring keeps dying at idle. You also have to press the gas pedal to start it, and ... A: This situation reminds me of an issue which is often overlooked: the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) ...
Starter Solenoid	8/30/2009
Q: Roland, I have a 2004 Chrysler T&C which I believe has a bad starter/solenoid. I may be a little ... A: The solenoid is part of the starter motor and gets its voltage on a yellow/gray wire which comes ...
94 LHS intermittent power loss/door locking/gauges/chimes	8/30/2009
Q: Roland, Thanks for your help on this issue: I drive a 94LHS and recently it has started to do ... A: It sounds more to me like you have a flakey ignition switch which is cutting out of the run position ...
2002 Chrysler T & C: Starter motor intermittent	8/30/2009
Q: Intermittently won't start. Turn ignition switch to start and nothing happens. Lights stay normal ... A: The security key immobilizer module system (SKIM) does not affect the starter motor. Instead it ...
'94 Chrysler LHS stalling; code 11	8/30/2009
Q: My 94 LHS has just started stalling today. I moved the car to the side of the house and shut it off. ... A: The codes are very diagnostic of the cause of the problem. The 12 just means that sometime in the ...
1997 2,5 V-6, code 21	8/29/2009
Q: i just got a code 12 and 21 any ideas A: The 12 just says the battery was disconnected in the recent past, which unless is untrue I would ...
noise on brakes	8/29/2009
Q: I have a 2006 Chrysler sebring 2.4 engine 4 cylinder. I just heard a noise coming from the brakes a ... A: It may be there is some dirt or grease/oil on the surface of a rotor. So try wiping both sides of ...
shifter is stuck in drive	8/29/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Concorde. The last time I drove my car the shifter became stuck in the drive ... A: The shifter is attached via a cable to a vertical rod at the transmission. I would go to the ...
noise on brakes	8/29/2009
Q: I have a 2006 Chrysler sebring 2.4 engine 4 cylinder. I just heard a noise coming from the brakes a ... A: When you say 'coming from the brakes' do you mean just coming from the area of one of the wheels, or ...
Timing (set up after broken belt): 3.0L	8/29/2009
Q: I have a Chrysler Le baron 1993 3.0L 6 Cyl. My timing belt broke, I know that this engine is an ... A: That is the timing mark and so don't be concerned that it is not. It is TDC for # 1. Get the ...
Timing (set up after broken belt): 3.0L	8/29/2009
Q: I have a Chrysler Le baron 1993 3.0L 6 Cyl. My timing belt broke, I know that this engine is an ... A: I don't believe it has interference issues, but in any case take a look at: ...
fix power seat on chrysler 300 (2005 yr)	8/29/2009
Q: My passenger power seat on my Chrysler 300 (2005 model) won't go back. I push the button to move it ... A: It sounds like there is a foreign object stuck in the track. The best I can suggest is to remove the ...
no spark: 2001 sebring 2.4L	8/29/2009
Q: no spark 2001 sebring 2.4 replaced coil , crank and cam sensors still no spark no codes i do ... A: Check that fuse 23 is good and that it has 12v on it (check both pins so as to verify the fuse isn't ...
Chrysler Town and Country 1998	8/28/2009
Q: For the last 3 summers the van would let you start it but then it dyes right away. If you wait for ... A: The start and die in a second or two is more symptomatic of a failure to disarm the theft system. ...
1997 minivan overhead console removal	8/28/2009
Q: I picked up a replacement overhead light/sunglass holder unit at the junkyard which came out easily ... A: The '98 manual that I have says to open the transmitter bin and remove the screw, then open the ...
1999 Sebring Convertible: replace PCM?	8/28/2009
Q: The throttle position sensor had to be replaced according to the PCM codes. After replacing sensor ... A: I agree with your questioning this replacement need. The PCM is mounted pretty high in the ...
Car grinds when stepping on gas	8/28/2009
Q: The car grings when I step on the gas I don't know if anything is wrong and is it safe to drive. ... A: If it is the boot being torn, the job probably takes an hour to an hour and a half of labor (check ...
1995 Concorde - No Climate Control	8/27/2009
Q: The ATC on my Concorde has been acting up intermittently for about a year. Usually if I pressed ... A: There are three fuses involved in the ATC. Fuse #21 is for the blower, while fuse #6 helps power the ...
Car grinds when stepping on gas	8/27/2009
Q: The car grings when I step on the gas I don't know if anything is wrong and is it safe to drive. ... A: That sounds like you might have a torn boot on the left constant velocity joint which results in the ...
Car grinds when stepping on gas	8/27/2009
Q: The car grings when I step on the gas I don't know if anything is wrong and is it safe to drive. ... A: Where does it sound like the grinding is coming from: the front left, front right, in the middle? ...
abs light	8/27/2009
Q: after starting car all the light go out as nomal then about 100yrd the abs light comes on A: With a plug-in code reader one can get a clue about what the ABS controller believes is wrong. But ...
03 Town & Country no start	8/27/2009
Q: Driving down the road it shut off..NOT STALLS.. Shuts off, like someone turned the key. Turn key to ... A: You are welcome. So glad to learn of the fix. I had a hunch because you said that you couldn't get ...
Transmission stuck in park/is it on a slope?	8/27/2009
Q: automatic transmission with manual override. gear shift will not disengage from park. Car was backed ... A: If the driveway is tilted, then probably the pressure of gravity on the drivetrain transmitted to ...
pcm outputs to fan relay	8/27/2009
Q: 2001 chrysler voyager 3.3l 6 cyl. at what voltage does the coolant fan relay trip and can you ... A: That pin is correct for the fan relay but it should go to battery voltage if it is going to close ...
03 Town & Country no start	8/27/2009
Q: Driving down the road it shut off..NOT STALLS.. Shuts off, like someone turned the key. Turn key to ... A: Dennis, The code check is "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ...
Relays clicking/cluster intermittent/poor starting	8/26/2009
Q: My 98' chrysler t/c w/3.8 motor has 129000 miles. When I turn the key to on, I can hear several ... A: The ASD and fuel pump relay are supposed to click once when you turn the ignition to the run ...
camshaft senser: 3.5L '03	8/26/2009
Q: I have a 2003 concorde and the camshaft senser is acting up. The car will just shut off while ... A: Yes, Look on the front of the engine, driver's side, screwed into the front cover as described. It ...
camshaft senser	8/26/2009
Q: I have a 2003 concorde and the camshaft senser is acting up. The car will just shut off while ... A: The cam sensor is usually mounted in the front cover of the timing belt area of the engine (3.5L) or ...
High Idle	8/26/2009
Q: 91k miles, suddenly started idling at 3-4k rpm. No MIL, no DTCs on core reader; no obvious air ... A: Two things to check: the throat of the throttle body may be dirty so clean its throat, and both ...
Relays clicking/cluster intermittent/poor starting	8/26/2009
Q: My 98' chrysler t/c w/3.8 motor has 129000 miles. When I turn the key to on, I can hear several ... A: At least we know the battery is good. The engine ground is on the rear of the cylinder head (the ...
'97 3.3L no start	8/26/2009
Q: i have a 97 dodge caravan 3.3 i have fuel pressure, cranks over swapped relays around new cam and ... A: In start you should have pin 10 (yellow) pin 9 (dark blue) of the gray plug showing 12V and pin 1 ...
'97 3.3L no start	8/26/2009
Q: i have a 97 dodge caravan 3.3 i have fuel pressure, cranks over swapped relays around new cam and ... A: Because the spark occurs once as do the injectors, that means the ASD relay is not staying closed. ...
2008 Chrysler 300 - No Start	8/26/2009
Q: I recently bought a 2008 Chrysler 300 @ auction. The car was previously registered to DTG ... A: If it is a theft system that is keeping it from starting it would demonstrate that by starting and ...
speedometer quit after spark plug change	8/26/2009
Q: changed sparkplugs on 2001 town & country and speedomedor stopped working any idea why. A: I don't see any possible relationship between the two. The speedo get its signal from the crankshaft ...
98 t&c van: radiator fans don't work	8/26/2009
Q: after shutting the vehicle off,the radiator kept runing and it killed the battery. I recharged the ... A: It is a very simple circuit. The first possibility is that the fuse for the fans is blown. It is #24 ...
Relays clicking/cluster intermittent/poor starting	8/26/2009
Q: My 98' chrysler t/c w/3.8 motor has 129000 miles. When I turn the key to on, I can hear several ... A: Because of the multiple symptoms involving electrical systems and the quality of the running I would ...
Dodge 2004 2.7L engine re-building	8/25/2009
Q: Roland, my son has a 04 Intrepid with the 2.7 and we recently changed the oil pan gasket had a leak ... A: I don't know about the specifics of remediating that engine. I do have the '98 shop manual that ...
repair of keyless remotes	8/25/2009
Q: I own an 2005 Dodge Dakota slt,neither of my remotes work,is there not someone who can repair these? ... A: Sorry Joe, I don't. If you can get one of them to work at all, just once, you can probably use it ...
'06 Pacifica seat wiring	8/25/2009
Q: I want to install the front seats from an '06 Pacifica in a horsedrawn wagon I am building. The ... A: I don't have a Pacifica manual. The closest one is an '04 300m manual. There are 15 different ...
300M overhead map/courtesy bulb replacement	8/25/2009
Q: How do you replace a map light bulb? I removed the screw on the back of the cover, but the console ... A: I assume that this map bulb is located in the overhead console. To replace the lamps in the console ...
Sebring '96:dies when hot, then recovers quickly	8/25/2009
Q: As soon as the car heats up it cuts out (The batteries doesn't die) and i am able to start it right ... A: Try using your ignition key to get any fault codes in the operation of the engine that may be ...
Ignition switch problem, '95 minivan	8/24/2009
Q: 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. The ignition switch failed and during the troubleshooting process I ... A: If you were indeed checking between pins 1 and 7 then the ignition switch itself is not making ...
Speedometer error / knocking sound from engine	8/24/2009
Q: My 2001 Chrysler T&C has 120000 miles, the speedometer is not working. It's running 10 miles over ... A: The speedometer error may be just a loss of accuracy with age or it might be an incorrect ...
'97 and '98 2.5L V6 start and die	8/24/2009
Q: i have a 97 dodge stratus and a 98 chrysler cirrus both with the 2.5 v6 on the 98 i changed the fuel ... A: All the egr system tests require a hand-held vacuum pump, but the starting problem whould not be due ...
'97 and '98 2.5L V6 start and die	8/24/2009
Q: i have a 97 dodge stratus and a 98 chrysler cirrus both with the 2.5 v6 on the 98 i changed the fuel ... A: Have you tried to get any fault codes that may be stored in the powertrain control modules? If you ...
2001 Chrysler 300M: overheating	8/24/2009
Q: My car overheats after a few (maybe 5 or 6) city miles. It runs for a while at normal temp then the ... A: If the coolant isn't boiling over, and if the oil isn't cloudy, and there is not other signs of a ...
'01 Town and Country headlights	8/24/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Town & Country. I have a problem with both headlights not coming on at the same time. ... A: I just found your message in the pool, so don't know where things stand with the headlight problem. ...
Dodge Intrepid Dash Light Bulb Replacement	8/24/2009
Q: I know this may seem silly, but we can't find out how to get access to replace a burned out bulb for ... A: It is not too difficult: Just for electrical safety you may want to remove the - post battery wire ...
oil level sender unit	8/24/2009
Q: On my 2000 Chrysler Voyger van the need oil indicator comes on the dinger sounds. I keep the oil ... A: What engine do you have? Usually the oil warning is only for the oil pressure, not the level, and ...
41te trans: overheating?	8/24/2009
Q: On a 94 caravan 41te, i have no shifting problems, but after awhile it will started whining so i ... A: The manual describes using a power flushing tool (Miller 6906A) and a transmission flushing compound ...
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan	8/23/2009
Q: 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport AWD 3.8 No codes, Engine misses when first started, up to 10 minutes, ... A: Try using the ignition key to get fault code readout on the odometer window:"on-off-on-off-on and ...
'00 Cirrus LX 2.4L water pump replacement	8/23/2009
Q: I may be in over my head. My cousin came over with his 2000 Chrysler Cirrus LX. We've determined ... A: Unfortunately, without a good deal of information from the shop manual this job cannot be done. You ...
Automatic transmission "jerks" when coming to a stop	8/23/2009
Q: The automatic transmision there is a problem when I start to slow the van down and come to a stop it ... A: That jerky response is related to the torque converter which is what allows you to drive without the ...
41te trans: overheating?	8/23/2009
Q: On a 94 caravan 41te, i have no shifting problems, but after awhile it will started whining so i ... A: You know more about the internals of that etax than I! My only suggestion would be to check out the ...
'00 Stratus has fuel and spark but won't start	8/23/2009
Q: I have a 2000 stratus with the four cylinder it was running fine and died no won't start it has fire ... A: With fuel, spark, and presumed compression, I am left to think of Mixture as the problem. My first ...
Code p0700	8/22/2009
Q: I've been reading some of your past answers and wanted to know if changes the trans controll mod on ... A: The interesting thing about an 0700 is that there is supposed to be another code about the ...
Keyless Entry FOB 1996 Sebring Conv: programming	8/22/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Sebring Contvertible. I have 1 keyless entry keyfob which is on its last leg. I want ... A: Both the '96 and '00 Sebring convert manuals say that the programming of a new FOB requires ...
'98 2.7/3.2L: code 1391, code 0356	8/22/2009
Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde that died on my wife the other day. She explain that while driving ... A: In your original message you typed 1931...so that is why I asked. The 0356 could be one of several ...
1997 Intrepid no spark	8/21/2009
Q: Last night the car was working great, we woke up this morning and had no spark. We scanned the ... A: Here is an answer I gave to another owner of a '97 LH car: Probably there is something wrong with ...
Pacifica ASB Sensor	8/21/2009
Q: My ABS light went on and I brought it to my dealer. They said that one of the front sensors was bad ... A: Kevin might have a more authoritative answer, and he will be available again arount 7pm cst, I ...
oil pressure light flickers 'on'	8/21/2009
Q: Roland-I have 2003 Chrysler 300m 3.5 engine. My oil pressure lite comes on at times. It will flicker ... A: Here is a 'stock' reply I have given: "This is fairly common with all makes/models. Your idle rpm ...
ASD Relay Circuit fault code #42: '93 3.0L	8/21/2009
Q: I have a 93 Chrysler Lebaron. The car shut off while driving down the freeway yesterday. I checked ... A: Did you try switching out the relay for another one like it? Do you hear the fuel pump run when you ...
ASD Relay Circuit fault code #42: '93 3.0L	8/21/2009
Q: I have a 93 Chrysler Lebaron. The car shut off while driving down the freeway yesterday. I checked ... A: The same circuit is in your car as in the convert, only the relay is on the driver's side inner ...
radio: '01 Sebring	8/21/2009
Q: The equalizer lights are on so I pulled the neg, battery post off , then replaced and it worked for ... A: I assume that the 'equalizer' is part of the audio system. My '03 manual, which I assume applies to ...
ASD Relay Circuit fault code #42: '93 3.0L	8/21/2009
Q: I have a 93 Chrysler Lebaron. The car shut off while driving down the freeway yesterday. I checked ... A: The ASD code (#42) says that when the engine controller has told the ASD relay to close its contacts ...
2000 sebring timing	8/21/2009
Q: I would like to know what controls the timing on a 2000 2.5l sebring convertible. The car idles at ... A: The pcm controls the timing based upon the crank position sensor, I believe. The timing is programed ...
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0L V-6	8/21/2009
Q: The engine hesitates or stalls when you step on the throttle when it is in gear and on the road. I ... A: Have you checked the egr for possibly having a sluggish valve action? It is in the pipe that crosses ...
p1495 ldp code	8/21/2009
Q: Wifes van 03 chrysler voyager approx 50k cel on w/a small/large evap leak detected.checked gas cap ... A: The middle pin of the pump connector is the 'solenod control' wire and it connects to pin 77 of the ...
2001 Intrepid RPM surge after work	8/21/2009
Q: I just replace the water outlet pipe on my mothers 2001 intrepid 2.7L After reassembling I started ... A: That code simply means the battery was disconnected recently, so is of no relevance. To rev as you ...
2001 Intrepid RPM surge after work	8/20/2009
Q: I just replace the water outlet pipe on my mothers 2001 intrepid 2.7L After reassembling I started ... A: Try getting fault codes with the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 ...
'94 dodge spirit: radiator fan	8/20/2009
Q: I have a 94 spirit with a 6 cyl. mitsubishe engine.. the electric fan motor will not kick in to cool ... A: You might want to start at the fan relay socket which is the rear-most of the three on the ...
97 cirrus a/c problem	8/20/2009
Q: i went to recharge the a/c and i noticed there is no air coming from the vents only from the defrost ... A: The air distribution is controlled by the mode door which is moved by a small motor called the mode ...
plymouth neon sohc 2.0l: misses when hot/codes 0351, 0390	8/20/2009
Q: Roland, I recently change the headgasket on my nephews 95 neon sohc 2.0l because of oil leaks. all ... A: According to the diagnostic manual the 0351 is about the spark coil primary circuit not responding ...
1999 Sebring: won't shift into gears/release key	8/20/2009
Q: My son has a Sebring and he called me and said that the car would not shift into park or any other ... A: I mis-spoke about the convertible not having the key interlock issue. It does too, like the coupe. ...
95 LXi Cirrus starter will not crank	8/20/2009
Q: Have a 95 LXi Cirrus that has had some troubles in the past but running fine until last night. ... A: It would appear to me that the battery is either too low on charge or is unable to put out the ...
chrysler 300	8/20/2009
Q: 000 miles. recently while driving the all the gages in the instrument panel will go to zero, as if ... A: Unfortunately I don't have an '05 manual but it may just be a loose connection of the digital data ...
1999 Sebring: won't shift into gears/release key	8/20/2009
Q: My son has a Sebring and he called me and said that the car would not shift into park or any other ... A: There are two sorts of Sebring cars, one a convertible and one a coupe. They are entirely different ...
Chrysler 300m 2002 blinking engine light	8/20/2009
Q: i was driving today and will siting idle in a parking lot, my check engine light began to blink.... ... A: It is not something serious except for that cylinder. I assume that the sparks were coming from the ...
2001 Chrysler T & C: battery light "on"	8/20/2009
Q: On Saturday I was going home from work and I noticed the battery light came on. I stopped thinking ... A: It probably is the alternator, but just in case you might want to check to be sure the serpentine ...
no spark: 1995 Neon	8/19/2009
Q: Okay, let me start by explaining what happened. My wife was driving the car. It began to lose power ... A: Yes it is safe, so long as you don't get in an accident which kills the engine and breaks a fuel ...
no spark: 1995 Neon	8/19/2009
Q: Okay, let me start by explaining what happened. My wife was driving the car. It began to lose power ... A: Did you try disconnecting the battery after replacing all the sensors, etc. to erase the earlier ...
Tach and speedometer intermittent:'97 minivan	8/19/2009
Q: I own a 1997 Chrysler Mini van with 90,000, just recently when I start the van the tach and ... A: It could either be a problem internal to the cluster itself, or there could be a problem with the ...
2002 Chrysler T&C: Evaporator leak?	8/19/2009
Q: Our 2002 T&C stopped blowing cold air a couple years ago. We had it tested on more than one ... A: It would be better to keep searching for the leak than to take a guess that replacing the evaporator ...
2001 PT Cruiser - P0601: internal control failure	8/19/2009
Q: I too have a 2001 PT Cruiser with manual transmission and I think the 2400cc engine. After recently ... A: On the warranty, I hadn't known of an 8/80 limit but in either case it is typically OR not AND. On ...
town & country over-heating of cooling system	8/19/2009
Q: My 1998 lxi is over heating but faster when i put the ac on. I have changed the therm but still is ... A: The decrease in cooling ability might be due to an impeded coolant flow across the tubes of the ...
98 Plymouth Voyager Timing reset	8/19/2009
Q: I've had the misfortune of having to help replace the water pump on a 98 Plymouth Voyager 3.0 V6, ... A: You may have to go through all or part of the timing belt install procedure. ...
2001 t&c: code p0206	8/19/2009
Q: First let me say thanks for your help in a previous question I had about van. You were right. There ... A: You are very welcome. The 0206 code is specific to the cylinder #6 fuel injector so I believe it is ...
1992 Lebaron 4 Cyl. TBI no Turbo: head gasket r&r	8/18/2009
Q: 1st let me thank you Roland for all your help in the past. I have been using your old answers for ... A: I used a write-up at www.allpar.com called "replacing your head gasket" by John Mastriano with good ...
Chrysler Cirrus lxi: service manual	8/18/2009
Q: Mr. Finston, I have a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus lxi (6 cylinder) and I'd like to know what kind of repair ... A: The best 'mass' manual is the Haynes #25015 but it is not as detailed as the Chrysler Corporate ...
1992 Lebaron 4 Cyl. TBI no Turbo	8/18/2009
Q: 1st let me thank you Roland for all your help in the past. I have been using your old answers for ... A: You are welcome! I looked at the '92 manual and find that the egr on the 2.2/2.5 may or may not be ...
'03 auto. Neon cuts out when put in gear	8/18/2009
Q: I was wondering if you could help me?I have a 2003 chrysler neon (europe spec) and when going from P ... A: That sounds like the torque converter lock-up clutch is locked up so the two halves of the turbine ...
1993 New Yorker Electrical Problem	8/17/2009
Q: In answer to your followup question my 1993 new yorker is the newer boxier looking car. I just ... A: Original1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue. Here's the problem. First the Speedometer went to ...
89 New Yorker digital display	8/17/2009
Q: Roland, I have a 1989 New Yorker with the florescent digital display. Recently the dash has begun to ... A: There is no circuit diagram shown for the clusters in the manuals. About the best I can suggest ...
overheating	8/17/2009
Q: I have a 1996 chrysler concorde I changed the thermostat not losing any coolant water pump works ... A: Have you tried the de-aeration procedure using the bleed valve at the the thermostat housing? You ...
'97 3.5L egr valve/transducer-solenoid	8/17/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L. I am getting a code P0401 which is EGR insufficient flow. While ... A: The part you referenced by number is in fact the egr valve itself* and is mounted on the rear of the ...
'98 Concorde LXI : instrument cluster removal	8/17/2009
Q: How do you remove instrument cluster to service dash lights? A: This is the procedure for the Concorde: Disconnect the negative battery clamp is a good idea. Remove ...
Over heating	8/17/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Town and Country.I have have replaced the thermostat but I am still having the same ... A: Do the cooling fans come on as the temp rises? Pull over and check for that to occur or listen for ...
04 Chrysler Sebring Fog Light Problem	8/17/2009
Q: My Fog lights stopped working on my 04 Sebring Convertible. The bulbs are fine and the wiring ... A: Sure, if you are going to otherwise replace the switch why not give that a try. You are most ...
2000 sebring 2.5l no power	8/16/2009
Q: I have a 2000 sebring convertible with a 2.5l engine. The car idles fine but has absolutely no ... A: Hmmm, It should have set a 1684, but at least it did 'see' the trans code. I guess except to drive ...
2000 sebring 2.5l no power	8/16/2009
Q: I have a 2000 sebring convertible with a 2.5l engine. The car idles fine but has absolutely no ... A: I assume that there was evidence for some sort of communication in response to the fault code ...
2000 sebring 2.5l no power	8/16/2009
Q: I have a 2000 sebring convertible with a 2.5l engine. The car idles fine but has absolutely no ... A: Just in case, do you have any fault codes stored in the PCM memory? "On-off-on-off-on and leave on" ...
04 Chrysler Sebring Fog Light Problem	8/16/2009
Q: My Fog lights stopped working on my 04 Sebring Convertible. The bulbs are fine and the wiring ... A: If the pins you are looking at on the blue plug socket and those associated with the wire color ...
1994 3.0L missing when warm	8/16/2009
Q: my 3.0L (100k) runs rough(er) the hotter it gets or longer you drive it, you can feel random ... A: I assume that at least you got a code 55, if not then there is something wrong with the pcm. The ...
1994 3.0L missing when warm	8/16/2009
Q: my 3.0L (100k) runs rough(er) the hotter it gets or longer you drive it, you can feel random ... A: Get the fault codes using the ignition key. "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds ...
Starter r&r 3.2/3.5L	8/16/2009
Q: You said in a previous post there are a few tips for removing the starter from a 99 chrysler lhs. If ... A: This is for the the 3.2/3.5 engines: There are a few tricks: This is from the '98 manual but I ...
41te 0750 code	8/16/2009
Q: i have a 0750 code on my town and country 02 replaced solenoid pack the trans was opereting fine and ... A: There are two general possibilites: the current from the transmission relay may not be getting to ...
ABS Brake Light 1997 Chrysler Concorde	8/15/2009
Q: The ABS brake light and trac off light began coming on a few days ago. Now when I drive as soon as ... A: Have you checked the brake fluid level? That could be low due to a leak. The ABS system is designed ...
Crankshaft Position Sensor: 2.4L	8/15/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring that came up on codes to replace the crankshaft position sensor. I ... A: The '03 Sebring manual has a figure showing it to be on the right hand (firewall) side of the engine ...
Crankshaft Position Sensor: 2.4L	8/15/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring that came up on codes to replace the crankshaft position sensor. I ... A: It is on the backside of the engine (the firewall side) near the drivebelt at the front and the oil ...
Transmission/ tachometer	8/15/2009
Q: MY 1999 cirrus has a tachometer that shows 5-7000 rpm at idle, would that prevent the transmission ... A: What is the actual rpm at idle? I doubt that there is an interlock related to that mis-reading of ...
Starting the 96 Grand Caravan 3.3L	8/15/2009
Q: Kevin, When I go to start, the Caravan and I turn the key to the start position you know how the ... A: My thought would be to check the function of the 5 sections of the igntion switch to verify that ...
'98 2.7L: engine cyclicaly cuts out. code 0340	8/15/2009
Q: The engine rythmicaly cut out as it hit 2700-2800 rpm. Runs very smooth below that. Show 0340 ... A: That code is about the signal from the camshaft sensor being absent at the computer. Typically it ...
'99 2.5L: CODE P0403	8/14/2009
Q: I just failed the emissions test and was given this code. What is it for and What repair needs to ... A: That code is about a pollution reduction device called the exhaust gas recirculation valve. It it ...
O2 sensor: 3.8L '03	8/14/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Chrysler T/C minivan with the 3.8L V6. I have a code for the O2 sensor. Where is it ... A: On that engine there are two sensors, and the code should tell you which one is bad. A code for the ...
Chrysler Pacifica: gas gauge inaccurate	8/14/2009
Q: My Chrysler Pacifica also does what another person said theirs does. The gas guage drops from a ... A: It probably is just an intermittent variable resistor surface problem of the float mechanism in the ...
Voyager airbag light 'on'	8/14/2009
Q: I am in the UK and have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager 2.0L with 150,000 miles. A few days ago my airbag ... A: The restraint system is totally self-contained in the airbag module, there are no other crash ...
Electrical connector servicing	8/14/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Dakota with no low beams. I have diagnosed it to the electrical connector in the ... A: The '02 minivan manuals shows there to be 6 different kinds of femals connector plugs and a 5 ...
Squeeking/clicking sound when accelerating/turning	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 2002 sebring with 130k miles, lately i been hearing noises when i accelarate the gas and ... A: That may be a cv joint. The most common cause of clicking that comes from the front of the vehicle ...
93 dodge caravan 3.3L: won't start	8/13/2009
Q: we just replace the soft plug in the block and the car started and ran just fine. when we went back ... A: The 33 is just about the AC clutch circuit so that would explain an issue with that if you don't ...
Replace Chrysler Tail Light: 300M	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler 300M with a cracked tail light. I'm in the process of ordering a replacement ... A: It is all done thru the trunk, behind the liner. From inside the trunk, remove the fasteners that ...
2004 Sebring 2.4 DOHC cam shaft sensor	8/13/2009
Q: 2004 Sebring, 2.4 DOHC 88K miles. First issue in over 4 years with the car. Initial symptom, check ... A: As far as I know, the scan tool or just disconnecting the battery should clear (but the latter ...
'97 idles fine but dies in drive or reverse	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 97 sebring convertible, JX 2.4L. I have experienced many of the common sebring problems. My ... A: I wonder if the torque converter lock-up clutch is engaged when it shouldn't be? That would produce ...
fuel gauge	8/12/2009
Q: After filling my fuel tank, the gauge stayed on full for about 120 miles or so. Now it is slowly ... A: The fuel gauge can become inaccurate when the sender in the tank changes its dynamics and your ...
'96 Cherokee: won't start. May be security?	8/12/2009
Q: it HAS 207k MILES & it will power on with the key, but won't crank over-the security light remains ... A: It could be many causes, the best way to fins out is a fault code readout. '96 was a 'transition ...
93 dodge caravan 3.3L: won't start	8/12/2009
Q: we just replace the soft plug in the block and the car started and ran just fine. when we went back ... A: The fuel pump relay is the next to the front-most relay on the left inner fender row of 5. You ...
anti-theft will not disengage:'91	8/12/2009
Q: My sister-in-law has a 1991 Chrysler New Yorker, 3.3L V-6 engine. The battery was disconnected and ... A: To disarm the system, if neither front door lock will do it, there are a couple of wires at the plug ...
98 T&C rear wiper	8/12/2009
Q: The rear wiper motor on my 98 T&C starts running whenever it decides to. It will run for 30 seconds ... A: The rear wiper control switch on the HVAC sends a coded signal to the body controller and the body ...
coolant sensor voltage too low-'04 2,4cyl code 0117	8/12/2009
Q: check engine light went on and according to the computer it said coolant sensor is too low. Can you ... A: The sensor could be the problem, but also the signal wire from the sensor to the engine controller ...
cruise control	8/12/2009
Q: My cruise control stops working while i am driving in 2006 Chrysler Sebring what could it be? A: It could be the fuse that power the circuit for the control. See if your owner's manual lists which ...
timing on 4 cyl 2.4L engine	8/12/2009
Q: We had to replace a water pump on a 1998 Plymouth Voyager with the 4 cylinder engine. During the ... A: According to my '98 manual, the timing is set as follows: The crankshaft shaft sproket is at TDC ...
check engine light 97 sebring	8/11/2009
Q: my sons check engine light went on. he has a hole in his exhaust pipe. do you think the light has ... A: It depends upon where the hole in the exhaust system is located. I would suggest that you get a ...
2004 Sebring 2.4 DOHC cam shaft sensor	8/11/2009
Q: 2004 Sebring, 2.4 DOHC 88K miles. First issue in over 4 years with the car. Initial symptom, check ... A: Was the original code erased when the sensor was replaced. If not, just disconnect the battery for a ...
'01 Sebring 2.7L Seeping Oil from PCV Hose	8/11/2009
Q: I have a question that is really puzzling. I have an 01 Sebring with an 04 engine in it that has ... A: Here is the diagnosis and testing procedure for the valve: With engine idling, remove the hose from ...
transmission fluid/engine coolant crossover leak	8/11/2009
Q: i have a 2002 dodge neon automatic transmission fluid getting into the coolant .replaced the ... A: Other than a leak between the trans cooler circuit and the radiator circuit that is happening inside ...
99 chrysler sebring limp mode	8/10/2009
Q: About two months ago car went into limp mode, transmission mechanic ran codes and rec'd the relay ... A: If you have the convertible model, the trans relay is the front most one in the box under the hood ...
Fault code 43: '93 3.3L Coil Problem?	8/10/2009
Q: The check engine light has come on twice on my 1993 Voyager with 3.3L engine and DIS. I checked the ... A: Other than the coil itself which you have verified, the other possibilities are that 12V to drive ...
1999 Voyager: dies at idle.	8/10/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager and it keeps stalling when it comes to a stop. I changed the fuel ... A: Two things: use the ignition key to check for fault codes:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that ...
PTU Solenoid : '92 Lebaron electronic trans	8/10/2009
Q: I had the codes read off my 1992 Lebaron, I was told that the PTU seloniod was bad. Three people ... A: You are welcome. The 37 code on the engine controller memory is really applicable to the 3-speed ...
oil pan gasket: 2.5L V-6	8/10/2009
Q: how do you change a oil pan casket on a 2000 seabring convertible? A: Here are the steps: Remove negative battery cable from remote post Remove oil drain plug and drain ...
4.7L hard start	8/10/2009
Q: I saw your earlier reply on the water pump r&r for a 2.7. I am getting ready to start this project ... A: Have you checked for any fault codes:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" using the ignition key and then ...
2000 Cherokee: loss of communication after battery replaced	8/10/2009
Q: battery went dead all the sudden, would not start and never had any problems in the past. Replaced ... A: Try removing the battery cables again, touch them together for 30 seconds, then reattach the cables ...
2005 T&C Remote key, radio, DVD stoped working	8/10/2009
Q: The remote lock, radio and DVD player stopped working all at the same time. tried the remove ... A: The problems increase, or as the phrase goes 'the plot thickens'. With that wide diversity of ...
PTU Soleniod : '92 Lebaron	8/9/2009
Q: I had the codes read off my 1992 Lebaron, I was told that the PTU seloniod was bad. Three people ... A: If you mean a code 37 and you also have the 3-speed conventional automatic transmission and a 4 ...
1991 New Yorker Vehicle Speed Sensor	8/9/2009
Q: I just bought a 1991 New Yorker and the speedometer and odometer is not working. The cruise control ... A: It is located on the top of the transaxle extension housing, which is the part out of which the ...
'06 T & C Sliding Door doesn't close all the way	8/9/2009
Q: The drivers side sliding door on my 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will not automatically shut all of ... A: The most recent manual I have says that the control module, which is mounted inside the door can ...
2005 Dream Cruiser A/C Suction Line	8/9/2009
Q: What is the easiest way to remove & replace the suction line on an '05 Dream Cruiser (Manual, ... A: I am unfamiliar with that vehicle and would not have a manual for it either. Wait until 7 pm CST and ...
stumbles on acceleration: 2.5 V-6	8/9/2009
Q: 1999 chrysler sebrine 2.5 V6. Checked to see if the EGR valve was operating, by reving the engine ... A: There are three vacuum lines associated with this system so be sure to check each hose to make sure ...
Horn: '04 Sebring	8/9/2009
Q: I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring, has 42,000 miles. The horn barely makes a sound when you ... A: It could be the horn itself, the contacts inside the horn relay, or simply the wire from the horn ...
battery/charging light comes on but charging system reads perfect.	8/9/2009
Q: i have a 2004 dodge stratus SE 2.7 sedan that i replaced a transmission in last year and about 3-4 ... A: I agree that the 622 would be more consistent with your observation. And the voltage regulation is ...
2001 Dodge Caravan ASD Relay clicks	8/9/2009
Q: thought you might know the answwer to this question. I have a 3.3L V6. Sometimes when I turn off ... A: The ASD relay of course should not click when the ignition is off. It does have power to the ...
TC Instrument cluster flashing	8/9/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Town and Country and as I am driving the instrument cluster will momentarily go black ... A: In some respects this is simpler than might be imagined and in some respects not. The cluster has ...
04 Chrysler Sebring Fog Light Problem	8/9/2009
Q: My Fog lights stopped working on my 04 Sebring Convertible. The bulbs are fine and the wiring ... A: Have you checked the wires that are connected by the fog lamp switch to see whether the switch is ...
Chrysler transmission codes 36, 53, 54	8/9/2009
Q: i got these codes regarding my tran prblm 53 54 36 your help is always appreciated . also whats ... A: I would have to conclude that there is excessive slipping of the clutches internal to the ...
Sebring - radiator drain cock repair	8/9/2009
Q: The radiator drain cock broke off my 1999 chrysler sebring conv 2.5L eng? I’m having trouble ... A: I can't tell you what to look for because I haven't observed that opening myself. I wonder whether a ...
fault code	8/9/2009
Q: I have a 96 Dakota p/u V8, a code is showing up (Part throttle unlock solenoid driver circuit) what ... A: That code refers to the torque converter which connects the engine to the transmission not ...
Starting a Town & Country Van	8/9/2009
Q: We have a 2000 Town & Country LXi with 150,000 miles on it. We have been told the computer nearest ... A: If the computer is truly non-functional there is no way to run the engine. But I would want proof ...
stumbles on acceleration: 2.5 V-6	8/9/2009
Q: 1999 chrysler sebrine 2.5 V6. Checked to see if the EGR valve was operating, by reving the engine ... A: Yes, but what you want to be sure is that the valve opens when you rev it and closes tight when you ...
battery/charging light comes on but charging system reads perfect.	8/8/2009
Q: i have a 2004 dodge stratus SE 2.7 sedan that i replaced a transmission in last year and about 3-4 ... A: PS: Don't overlook the possibility that the problem is a failing alternator. Try using the ignition ...
battery/charging light comes on but charging system reads perfect.	8/8/2009
Q: i have a 2004 dodge stratus SE 2.7 sedan that i replaced a transmission in last year and about 3-4 ... A: I don't think it is a bad ground or loose connection, at least based upon what you described so far. ...
no starter: '99 Chrysler t&c	8/8/2009
Q: I recently purchased a 1999 town /country. I bought it not running. The previous owner got tired of ... A: I assume that by 'not turn over' that you mean the starter motor won't activate. Begin by checking ...
1995 LeBaron Convertible Power Window	8/8/2009
Q: I am going to replace the power motor on the passanger side rear window. While reading the ... A: There are about 280 messages in the yahoo autos group called the chrysler lebaron club which is at ...
No start after replacing starter: '00 minivan	8/7/2009
Q: I recently replaced the starter on a 2000 Town and Country,the starter was burned up, now it cranks ... A: It would be good to find out which relay is clicking and tell me does it do it when you just move ...
Hesitation when AC in use	8/7/2009
Q: I've noticed that when my AC is on I get a real bad hesitation when I take off, and will stutter ... A: It is good that you checked for fault codes and found none. The only things that I can think of are ...
2005 chrysler 300: no tail lights	8/7/2009
Q: My tail lights don't work but my brake lights do. I checked the fuses and bulbs. What could be the ... A: The '04 manual that I have shows the fuse to be #7 in the box behind the dash cap on the left side. ...
'01 minivan power windows don't function	8/7/2009
Q: 2001 town and country - Problem...On a recent trip from Alabama to Ohio the (rear) wing windows were ... A: The wiring diagrams for '02, which probably apply to your '01, shows that fuse #28 in the power box ...
'99 electronic tranmission: gear ratio error in 1st	8/7/2009
Q: Where is the transmission kickdown solenoid located on my 1999 dodge grand caravan 3.3 liter flex ... A: It would have been more helpful if you were given the 4-digit code numbers because there is no fault ...
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan	8/7/2009
Q: Where is the transmission kickdown solenoid located on my 1999 dodge grand caravan 3.3 liter flex ... A: I assume that you have the 3 speed automatic (31th) that has the gear selector positions 1,2,D. That ...
1995 Cirrus: battery light 'on'	8/6/2009
Q: I have a 1995 Cirrus LXi 6cyl. The battery light came on while driving so I checked the battery ... A: The 33 is about the AC clutch circuit not working properly. The 47 says the voltage output of the ...
codes U1106, U0155, U0140 BCM	8/6/2009
Q: Our minivan ('05 Town&Country Touring...hope that's not too far out of your expertise) read these ... A: The 140 and 155 both have to do with the oxygen sensors on the exhaust system not functioning ...
'03 300m interior lights flicker when in auto headlamp mode	8/6/2009
Q: On our 2003 chrysler 300m lights flicker on trans indicator+climate control+overhead console when ... A: It is good you mentioned the auto headlamp system. That system also controls the lighting of the ...
95 T&C: solenoid pack on electronic transmission	8/6/2009
Q: Backgound: '95 Chrysler Town and Country. Installed Chrysler rebuilt transmission at 114K miles ... A: The ground for the transmission solenoid pack is the engine itself which is grounded to the battery ...
2000 T/C A/C compressor: disabling it.	8/6/2009
Q: Our A/C compressor went bad and now we need a new compressor, evaporator and drain and recharge the ... A: The AC compressor is of course driven by a belt on the front of the engine. If you have the 3.3 or ...
interior lights: '97 minivan	8/6/2009
Q: 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L All interior lights work when door is opened, except the two ... A: On the lights, I only have the '95 and '98 manuals, but I believe that the latter will be the same ...
Reconnection of Hoses and Vac lines Upper Intake	8/6/2009
Q: I have just replaced my plugs on a 96 Cirrus. I had label the lines etc.. but either I missed one or ... A: Have you looked at the underhood vacuum line sticker? It shows the vacuum line connections as a map ...
'00 Neon: radiator fan intermittent	8/6/2009
Q: I am trying to help a friend of mine with a problem he has with his Chrysler Neon model 2000. The ... A: The problem could be a failing fan motor, or a failing fan relay (located in the middle of the front ...
1995 Cirrus: battery light 'on'	8/6/2009
Q: I have a 1995 Cirrus LXi 6cyl. The battery light came on while driving so I checked the battery ... A: It may be an intermittent disconnect between the engine controller and the field coil of the ...
'95 2.5L dies intermittently	8/6/2009
Q: im wondering why my car keeps dying its a 1995 cirrus 2.5 24 valve and some days it will just fine ... A: The 12 says the battery supply to the computer was disconnected sometime in the past 50-100 key ...
03 sebring timing chain & water pump r&r 2.7l	8/5/2009
Q: I saw your earlier reply on the water pump r&r for a 2.7. I am getting ready to start this project ... A: I have the '03 manual and can xerox copy the pages about replacing those parts and postal mail them ...
1999 Chrysler Town and Country Van	8/5/2009
Q: This is the first time I have had this problem. I filled my tank on Monday. On Tuesday, when I ... A: Normally the fuel system will hot flood with today's fuel injection devices that require electircal ...
'96 Cirrus headlamp adjustment	8/5/2009
Q: How to adjust headlights, they are way too low! A: I am looking at a figure in the '96 manual that shows 5 items on each side of the top panel/ ...
How much it cost to fix a P0743 Torque Convertr Clutch System Electrical	8/5/2009
Q: Roland: I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan that is currently not passing the emission test. It ... A: You might ask the other Chrysler expert, Kevin, as he works in Atlanta. On the cost of repair: I ...
Pt Cruiser stutter	8/5/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Pt Cruiser, and I'm having a problem with it stuttering and hesitating while the AC is ... A: It sounds like the engine may be starved for fuel when subjected to the added load of the ...
'98 Voyager: Heater always 'on'	8/4/2009
Q: I have replaced the climate control circuit board, pushed the appropriate buttons to get all Leds to ... A: The 1/4 result corroborates exactly what I said, that the blend air door although being instructed ...
94 Chrysler LHS stalling	8/4/2009
Q: My 94 LHS has just started stalling today. I moved the car to the side of the house and shut it off. ... A: Neither of those codes would cause the unexpected stalling of the engine. So without any codes, I ...
1999 dodge stratus	8/4/2009
Q: A while back you helped me with an output speed sensor on this car. I don't drive it very often and ... A: I am not clear what you mean by 'wants to shift'. I would try the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and ...
location of blower motor resister block: '99 Stratus	8/4/2009
Q: My 1999 dodge sratus heater motor only works in the high position. I believe it might be the motor ... A: You have the correct diagnosis. To get to it, go to the passenger side of the dash and remove the ...
2000 Chrysler 300M: "no bus" message	8/4/2009
Q: I'm having a problem with my car...It runs good but sometimes when I'm driving all of a sudden the ... A: The issues have to do with the digital communication system that interconnects the engine control ...
94 crysler LHS stalling	8/4/2009
Q: My 94 LHS has just started stalling today. I moved the car to the side of the house and shut it off. ... A: Use your ignition key to see if the computer has logged any fault codes:"on-off-on-off-on and leave ...
Transmission Codes P1776 and P0700	8/3/2009
Q: I have a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country that recently went into “limp mode”. Check Engine codes ... A: As I read the manual, if the control module is not replaced, or the mechanical internals of the ...
output sensor on transmission	8/3/2009
Q: I have a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi and the transmission is stuck in limp mode I think its the output ... A: The 1684 simply means that sometime in the recent past the battery power to the engine computer was ...
1998 Chrysler Concorde timing chain/cam sensor	8/3/2009
Q: First thanks in advance for your time. 1998 Chrysler concorde 2.7. It just started running ... A: I have not heard of that kind of a cause for a camshaft sensor issue. The sensor looks at notches on ...
problems bleeding cooling system	8/3/2009
Q: Roland, I have a 1996 LHS 3.5L engine and I am having a problem bleeding the cooling system. So far ... A: While you are doing the squeezing on the upper hose with the bleeder open are you keeping the ...
Won't Start	8/3/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Pylm Neon it has been sitting for 1 1/2, I started the car about 4 months ago and it ... A: Do you hear the fuel pump, located in the gas tank, run for about 1 second when you first turn the ...
97 Caravan cutts off while driving, and has prolems cranking	8/3/2009
Q: PLLLLEASE help. My 1997 Dodge caravan has been cutting off in the middle of driving, we have to ... A: That is better. The 54 code is for the camshaft position sensor being flaky or out of order. The ...
97 Caravan cutts off while driving, and has prolems cranking	8/3/2009
Q: PLLLLEASE help. My 1997 Dodge caravan has been cutting off in the middle of driving, we have to ... A: Try the readout again. There has to be another pause, probably what you thought was 6 flashes was ...
'95 2.5L dies intermittently	8/3/2009
Q: im wondering why my car keeps dying its a 1995 cirrus 2.5 24 valve and some days it will just fine ... A: I suspect that one of the two engine position sensors is on its last legs. To find out, let's check ...
2001 Sebring Conv. complete electronic failure	8/2/2009
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ... A: Either the battery shorted out internally or you have a dead short in the system. Do you have a ...
Caravan brakes	8/2/2009
Q: I have a 92 caravan that the brakes have gotten really hard to press lately. I thought it was the ... A: Excessive foot effort to brake the vehicle usually is unrelated to the ABS. I don't see how the ...
99 concorde lxi limp mode:codes 0715, 1489	8/2/2009
Q: 99 lxi 3.3 140x check engine light came on went into limp mode went to auto zone got codes p0715, ... A: The 1489 is about the relay for the high speed fan function having an issue with its control ...
output sensor on transmission	8/2/2009
Q: I have a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi and the transmission is stuck in limp mode I think its the output ... A: It is on the side of the transmission that faces the front of the vehicle. There are two speed ...
96 town and country won't shift	8/2/2009
Q: I have a 96 town and country V6, automatic overdrive transmission, I was driving home from work and ... A: It is gone into 'limp mode' which means it only drives in 2nd gear. It is is a fall back mode when ...
2001 Sebring Conv. complete electronic failure	8/2/2009
Q: We were driving home from a wedding this afternoon when the battery light came on followed by the ... A: I suspect this is caused by something very basic such as a disconnected power cable related to the ...
97' Chrysler T&C	8/2/2009
Q: PreviousI have a 1997 T&C with AWD. It drives great, shifts well, and does not slip, or at least ... A: I see your question now mentions the fault codes. The 0700 is just an alert that another code about ...
1988 lebaron starting problem	8/1/2009
Q: I am looking for some help regarding an issue that i have with my 1988 LeBaron GTS. First of all, ... A: Because you have power to the spark coil doesn't mean you have spark at the plugs. So check that out ...
1988 lebaron starting problem	8/1/2009
Q: I am looking for some help regarding an issue that i have with my 1988 LeBaron GTS. First of all, ... A: Lets try the fault code readout of the engine controller memory using the ignition key. Turn it ...
'98 Voyager: Heater always 'on'	8/1/2009
Q: I have replaced the climate control circuit board, pushed the appropriate buttons to get all Leds to ... A: Is there any numerical pattern to the flashing of the 4 LED's after you do the calibration? Do it ...
97'T&C Transmission fails when turned off warm	8/1/2009
Q: I have a 1997 T&C with AWD. It drives great, shifts well, and does not slip, or at least from what I ... A: I would suspect something having to do with the solenoid pack or the valve body, both of which can ...
Replace Short Timing Chain Tensioner Guide:2,7L	8/1/2009
Q: 7L engine with 70,000 miles. The engine developed a tingling sound but still ran ok. With a ... A: It appears that you will have to remove the cam/chain/sprocket to replace the chain tensioner (which ...
2000 T/C A/C compressor: disabling it.	7/31/2009
Q: Our A/C compressor went bad and now we need a new compressor, evaporator and drain and recharge the ... A: There is a simple electrical connection on the clutch of the compressor which when disconnected will ...
96 T & C:speedometer/lights/gauges/locks	7/31/2009
Q: my 96 town & country speedometer and gas indicators are not working. The lights of the vehicle used ... A: Yes the problem could be centered in the Body Computer because all those issues pass through it. My ...
98 Sebring No-Bus, runs, now shows P1698	7/31/2009
Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Chrysler-Repair-807/P1698-code-related-remote-1.htm ANSWER: Hi Jon, As ... A: I would not go the pcm replacement route yet. Presumably the dealer erased the code, or you can do ...
Key Fobs: programming additional fobs	7/30/2009
Q: I have two key fobs from a Chrysler 300M that has been salvaged, I also have a Chrysler Sebring that ... A: Here is the procedure for programming the fobs: Using a functional fob, unlock the vehicle and ...
Testing thermostat/fans/fan relay: '99 minivan	7/30/2009
Q: I have a 1999 town and country van. Is there anyway to test the thermostat and see if it is working ... A: No problem if the needle stays below 3/4 of full scale, and also doesn't blow off noticeable ...
Testing thermostat/fans/fan relay: '99 minivan	7/30/2009
Q: I have a 1999 town and country van. Is there anyway to test the thermostat and see if it is working ... A: The best way to test the thermostat is to remove it from its housing (you didn't mention which ...
Key Fobs: programming additional fobs	7/30/2009
Q: I have two key fobs from a Chrysler 300M that has been salvaged, I also have a Chrysler Sebring that ... A: Up to 4 key fobs (remote keyless entry transmitters) can be programmed into the remote keyless entry ...
'94 electronic transmission	7/30/2009
Q: 94 plymoth voyager 3.3l 3 speed with overdrive. I think.. Anyway 2 days ago the tranny slipped out ... A: Have you checked the fluid level in the trans? If low, only add ATF+4 and don't overfill it. If your ...
Hydraulic Pump for convertible	7/30/2009
Q: I own a 93' Lebaron and am needing to refill the pump for the convertible. I have taken the pump out ... A: While I don't have experience with that reservoir question here is an answer from an owner that ...
'98 3.0L noisy distributor/drive gear?	7/30/2009
Q: The distributor was making noises. I changed the cap and rotor. It's still there. I was thinking the ... A: Why not give it a try, particularly if the sound is coming from that area? You could begin by ...
Tranny issues follow up	7/30/2009
Q: Roland, Basically what are your thoughts on how long I can run the vehicle with this condition, I ... A: My understanding is there should be no limit as to how long to run without torque converter lock-up. ...
1996 T&C transmission: torque converter not locking up	7/29/2009
Q: I think the torque converter is not locking up - when I cruise the RPM is higer than it used to be. ... A: The '96 model year is at margin between the OBD-I and II system and for that reason I am not certain ...
1997 plymouth breeze: no starter/dome light	7/29/2009
Q: car worked fine came out of store and she wouldnt turn over. have lights but that's it . not even a ... A: Given that history, I suspect that your battery is either poorly connected, has an internal ...
poor door lock: mini-van sliding door	7/29/2009
Q: The rear passenger sliding door lock on my 06 Dodge Caravan does not work with the key fob or the ... A: The latest manual I have is for '02 but it probably applies to your van's door. If you want to check ...
Horn blows at random	7/29/2009
Q: I have an 04 Dodge Durango that at first the horn would go off once in a while for a second or so ... A: If the horn is not beeping rhythmically the way it does when the alarm goes, then I doubt the alarm ...
automatic AC-heater 99 LHS	7/29/2009
Q: hey Kevin, long time since the Chrysler forum. The AC on the LHS is not cooling as it should. In the ... A: When you try the test does the display begin to blink? If so then it is doing the diagnosis, and at ...
98 3.0L: distributor noise?	7/28/2009
Q: Code 11 and 54 is showing up. I just changed the water pump and took out the plug to the ... A: The spark timing is done by the crank sensor not the cam sensor. The cam sensor is for timing of the ...
98 3.0L: distributor noise?	7/28/2009
Q: Code 11 and 54 is showing up. I just changed the water pump and took out the plug to the ... A: The 11 code says the crank sensor (located on the firewall side of the engine at the seam between ...
automatic AC-heater 99 LHS	7/28/2009
Q: The ATC control head will not go to "recalibration/diagnostics" mode. I have tried numerous times ... A: I don't know exactly what procedure you are following or even what signs/symptoms the unit is ...
'95 engine stalls	7/28/2009
Q: i have a 95 chrysler lebaron and it dies while in drive satting at a light if you take the wires off ... A: It could be your MAP sensor is inaccurate and when you unplug it the computer uses an estimate to ...
'01 Concorde hard starting: fuel system?	7/28/2009
Q: I changed the water pump on my 2001 Concorde. The timing chain is set to all the correct marks and ... A: That procedure you describe is for relieving the fuel pressure in the system prior to servicing it, ...
'01 Concorde hard starting: fuel system?	7/28/2009
Q: I changed the water pump on my 2001 Concorde. The timing chain is set to all the correct marks and ... A: The fuel system is supposed to be airtight to prevent fumes from venting to the atmoshphere. Why not ...
Blower fan only high/replacing antenna:'02 minivan	7/28/2009
Q: My 2002 caravan heater fan works on high only. What do i fix? Also antenna on same vehicle needs ... A: I assume that the unit is a conventional temp control unit, not an automatic temp control unit. If ...
'00 Voyager airbag light	7/28/2009
Q: I am in the UK an have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager 2.0L with 150,000 miles. A few days ago my airbag ... A: The manager is way out of date. The sensors at the wheels are for anti-lock brake system. The impact ...
1996 3.0L: codes 27, 37, 43	7/28/2009
Q: I would like to know what trouble codes 27, 37, and 43 are. Thank You A: 27 means that the injector output driver circuit is not responding properly to the control signal 37 ...
pt cruiser limp mode	7/27/2009
Q: I have a 2001 pt i had the oil changed and fluids topped off etc and 2 days later the engine light ... A: What are the code numbers? They are there to tell you what is wrong, not just to be 'cleared'. Turn ...
2001 sebring headlights:low beams don't work	7/27/2009
Q: Hey, I have a 2001 chrysler sebring and the both low beams are not working. The high beams come on ... A: If you are getting power to the high beam fuses, then it pretty much has to be the headlamp 'select' ...
input and output transmission speed sensors	7/27/2009
Q: Where are the input and output transmission speed sensors located in a 1997 chrysler sebring lx ... A: They are on the side of the trans that faces the front of the car. They are both at about mid-level ...
Clunk when shifing/accelerating: transmission?	7/27/2009
Q: My 2004 Pacifica has 91,000 miles on it. Just last year had a huge maintnence job, transmission, ... A: It very well could be a motor/transmission mount (this device is what attaches the powertrain to the ...
1999 sebring coupe: trans won't shift	7/27/2009
Q: my car while not shift into the last gear..the electronic overdrive switch wont work..i tried ... A: Your transmission is stuck in 2nd gear, and this is called 'limp-in mode' which is designed to allow ...
99 Sebring surging forward w/o accelerating	7/27/2009
Q: My '99 Sebring has 15,000 actual miles. Twice in the last week it suddenly surged forward. Once in a ... A: The best thing is to get any fault codes that may be stored in the memory. Use the ignition ...
'94 3.5L head gasket replacement	7/26/2009
Q: others. I purchased a 1994 chry concrd 4dr, w/ a 3.5 l. engine. I was informed that it would ... A: A hoist or cherry picker isn't necessary. I can't think of any other major part replacements. The ...
One wheel brake won't release properly	7/26/2009
Q: I have a 2000 chrysler cirrus lxi and the left rear brake overheats to point of not being able to ... A: I would suggest that you replace the rubber hose that runs from the caliper to the metal brake line ...
Dodge Dynasty '92:fault codes 13,23, 42	7/26/2009
Q: after having to change engine on a dodge dynasty 1992 with a dodge dynasty 1990 J have three code ... A: I think this is too complex for me to sort out. The transmission control and the type of ...
Dodge Dynasty '92:fault codes 13,23, 42	7/25/2009
Q: after having to change engine on a dodge dynasty 1992 with a dodge dynasty 1990 J have three code ... A: I will study the situation more and send you a revised answer this evening. I am not sure what you ...
Dodge Dynasty '92:fault codes 13,23, 42	7/25/2009
Q: after having to change engine on a dodge dynasty 1992 with a dodge dynasty 1990 J have three code ... A: You didn't mention which of several possiblie engines you have substituted so I can't be sure about ...
2.7 L possible bent valves	7/25/2009
Q: I am impressed with your thorough responses to other questions and hope you can help me.I am working ... A: My thought would be to take a look at the positioning of the timing marks of the cam sprockets ...
oil pressure sending switch: 2.7L	7/25/2009
Q: I'm having trouble locating the oil pressure sending switch on a 2002 Chrysler Sebring 2.7 any ... A: It is on the right side of the block (the side toward the firewall), I believe more toward the rear ...
94 plymouth acclaim starting problem	7/25/2009
Q: whats wrong? ill give you the details of what it is doing i was on my way home and it started ... A: I can't be sure but it is work a check out. If you had a check engine light you could see what codes ...
94 plymouth acclaim starting problem	7/25/2009
Q: whats wrong? ill give you the details of what it is doing i was on my way home and it started ... A: From the passenger side, look directly under the air filter/intake housing. You will see the exhaust ...
'00 2.5 v6: engine dies/recovers after 15 minutes	7/25/2009
Q: Read your answer about stalling/no spark while driving. Had dist. replaced last year. Is camshaft ... A: The cam shaft drives the distributor so the sensor in the distributor is called the cam sensor. The ...
Ignition Cylinder	7/25/2009
Q: I have a locked cylinder which I have the part for, but I can not get the old one out. It is locked ... A: About all I can suggest is to try puffing some powedered graphite (comes in a plastic tube with a ...
engine chugs at idle only	7/25/2009
Q: My 99 dodge avenger v6 chugs at idle (when at stop light) and feels like the engine wants to die. I ... A: Try the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed time. ...
04 Sebring problems	7/24/2009
Q: Roland, I have a 04 sebring 2.4l dohc 16 valve 4cyl. After checking for the dtc it came back with ... A: Getting to the timing belt is a project you may not want to undertake. I will be pleased to postal ...
clicking sound from front wheel area	7/24/2009
Q: when i put the van in gear and release the brake i hear a noise in the front drivers side like a ... A: If you are saying that you hear the noise when the van begins to move forward (or even backward) and ...
Unexplained misfire-engine stumble	7/24/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Concorde with 3.5L that has had a recurring issue with idling rough and unexplained ... A: The only part that comes to my mind, and maybe I am overly-sensitized, is the exhaust gas ...
clogged AC evaporator drain	7/24/2009
Q: With extended use of the AC on my 2002 Chrysler T/C Limited water leaks on the passenger side. A ... A: There is a pan below the evaporator into which condensed water collects. The drain is therefor ...
haunted door locks	7/24/2009
Q: My door locks on 2002 Chrysler T/C Limited are haunted. They lock continuous as you drive. When ... A: That would suggest either that a lock/unlock switch is malfunctioning and defaulting to the 'lock' ...
wheel bearing noise	7/23/2009
Q: I have what sounds like a rear wheel bearing noise on my 1999 Chrysler mini van.The noise comes and ... A: If it is not a 4wd vehicle that is easier. On the 2wd the hub and bearing are a unit that has to be ...
Dash gauges read low: '88 LeBaron convt.	7/23/2009
Q: I recently rebuilt my wife's '88 LeBaron Convertible. New engine/Tranny and suspension. My problem ... A: Both those gauges require a 12V supply on pin J of the gray cluster plug. Try reading the voltage ...
94 plymouth acclaim starting problem	7/23/2009
Q: whats wrong? ill give you the details of what it is doing i was on my way home and it started ... A: My favorite malfunctioning item is the exhaust gas recirculation valve for a problem such as you ...
97 Caravan cutts off while driving, and has prolems cranking	7/23/2009
Q: PLLLLEASE help. My 1997 Dodge caravan has been cutting off in the middle of driving, we have to ... A: That does smack of a cam or crank sensor as the problem. The '97 model year was one which may only ...
2004 sebring blower motor problem	7/23/2009
Q: My Dad has a 2004 Chrysler Sebring with the 2.7L gas engine without the automatic temperature ... A: The fan speed is controlled by varying the resistance from the 'ground' side of the fan motor to the ...
dome light/auto locks operate on their own	7/23/2009
Q: I have a '97 town and country. Recently while driving down the road, the dome lights will flash on ... A: Almost certainly the problem is that one of the two front door is not secured tightly enough to the ...
2000 Dodge Gran Caravan 3.3L	7/23/2009
Q: Car has 109k miles, was running perfect. Fueled it up at gas station, drove to next destination 8 ... A: My immediate suspicion is that your egr valve is sticking slightly ajar which will cause the engine ...
frame/suspension 1997 LHS	7/23/2009
Q: I am trying to locate the part name and number for the 2 large rubber bushing/connectors that ... A: The procedure is as you guessed very detailed involving supporting the engine on the body in order ...
'96 minivan: turn signals, dash lamps, speedo, radio don't work	7/23/2009
Q: i have a 1996 plymouth grand voy. the lights on my dash dont work as well as my turn single my ... A: On the radio, check fuse 28 in the box in the engine compartment near the battery, and check fuse 8 ...
95 Chrysler Concorde 3.5L A/C pressure switch	7/23/2009
Q: how's it going? ok, here's a long story made short. last year my car's A/C rubber hose got a leak. ... A: PS I mailed the pages this afternoon. Good luck on the repair. I know Richmond from 50 years ago ...
97 Chrysler Concorde boiling out the overflow jug	7/23/2009
Q: We replaced the radiator, water pump and thermostat, but still boils out the overflow jug. Have ... A: By 'check the spark plugs' do you mean remove them and inspect around the holes (external area) or ...
Fuse Removal Cavity #5-Chrysler Sebring 2001	7/22/2009
Q: How do I remove a fuse from cavity #5 located in the fuse box underneath the driver side for a ... A: Michael, Maybe the best thing to do would be to go to a Chrysler dealer parts department and see ...
Fuse Removal Cavity #5-Chrysler Sebring 2001	7/22/2009
Q: How do I remove a fuse from cavity #5 located in the fuse box underneath the driver side for a ... A: I have manuals for the Sebring ('00 and '03) and they have the same underdash fuse box with fuse #5 ...
2004 Chrysler Sebring security system door lock connection	7/22/2009
Q: My driver side door lock switch will not actuate locks. Have replaced switch with new. Passenger ... A: You could check the wiring: There should be 12V on the pink wire at the switch and there should a ...
PT Cruiser speedometer/trans problem	7/22/2009
Q: The speedometer on my 02 PT cruiser stopped working. When it stopped the cruise was on and the car ... A: Are you sure that he changed the 'output speed sensor' and not the input speed sensor? They look the ...
idling rough	7/22/2009
Q: what would cause my 2000 Chrysler voyager to idle rough when its in drive or if im driving it for a ... A: My first suspicion, without doing a fault code readout, would be that the egr valve is sticking ajar ...
'99 300m power door "unlock" issue	7/22/2009
Q: With either remote or by pressing lock button from inside vehicle, I am able to lock all the doors ... A: The driver unlock has its own relay, the un-lock function for the other doors is a separate relay. ...
1999 Chrysler Town & Country overheating and boiling over	7/22/2009
Q: When running the van with the A/C on at times will run fine and the temp gauge will stay in the ... A: I am wondering whether squeezing on the hose is a meaningful test of whether the cooling system is ...
drive belt tensioner pulley release: 3.3/3.8L minivan	7/21/2009
Q: i need to know how to loosen the idler pulley on a 2005 grand caravan 3.8 liter in order to change ... A: I am working from the '02 manual but I suspect it applies to your '05. After lifting the van and ...
'98 cirrus no gas or spark	7/21/2009
Q: can u help me it has rpm signle but no codes and no gas or spark it turns over fine A: Without any codes it is tricky. Are you sure you tried 'on-off-on-off-on and leave on' doing that in ...
97 Chrysler Concorde boiling out the overflow jug	7/21/2009
Q: We replaced the radiator, water pump and thermostat, but still boils out the overflow jug. Have ... A: That is a curious situation. The most important fact is that the coolant doesn't appear to be ...
Where is the horn on a '96 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?	7/21/2009
Q: I recently bought a '96 Sebring Coupe, and the horn does not work. When I press the horn pad I can ... A: The horn is behind the front bumper facia on the far end of the driver's side. Look behind the ...
87 chrysler new yorker 2.2 turbo: misses	7/21/2009
Q: when the car is idling it sputters or stumbles and when the car is running when you give it a lot of ... A: Try getting the fault codes that may be stored in the logic module:Use the ignition key turning it ...
98 Sebring - No Bus in Odometer, gauges don't work.	7/21/2009
Q: I have essentially the same problem as described by a previous person (Daron) at the link below: ... A: Your "no bus" solution is likely a similar solution to Daron's. There are 2 plugs on the cluster and ...
1999 Chrysler Town & Country overheating and boiling over	7/21/2009
Q: When running the van with the A/C on at times will run fine and the temp gauge will stay in the ... A: Some of your expectations for the fan performance may be in error but let us start with the soft ...
1990 Chrysler 5th ave 3.3 liter: sbec removal	7/20/2009
Q: if i replace the sbec computer with used one from a wrecking yard do i have to reprogram it if so ... A: The theft module is separate from the SBEC and care must be taken to not remove it unless the engine ...
speedo/gear shifting malfunction	7/20/2009
Q: my speedometer is not working and it doesn't sound like its changing gears correctly, now my check ... A: The chances are that the transmission's "output speed sensor" located on the side of the ...
chrysler fifth ave 1991: radio/ window motors?	7/20/2009
Q: ..the radio also will not come on? i checked inside fuses ...?thanks any help you can give mne would ... A: There is no separate relay for the driver's side window. It could either be the switch contacts or ...
2005 sebring A/C vent control	7/20/2009
Q: The A/C blows from floor vents and defroster vents but will not from passenger vents, what could be ... A: There is a 'mode' door electrical position actuator which shifts the air paths which is probably not ...
Instrument cluster issue:'94 LeBaron	7/20/2009
Q: When I turn on the lights the all gages on the dash go nuts. oil temp high, battery goes negate. ... A: I assume you have the convetible body. I am not sure what is going on but I would suspect a short in ...
2004 Chrysler T&C: soft brakes after new pads/rotors.	7/20/2009
Q: I just changed front brake pads and rotors. Now I have to pump brake pedal every time,otherwise ... A: I would take a look at the calipers to see if you might now have a leak around one of the pistons ...
cluster removal	7/20/2009
Q: Hey Roland, Can you email cluster removal directions for 98 T & C. Thanks for your time. Andy A: I assume the prndl indicator is controlled electrically, otherwise let me know as the procedure is a ...
Repeated CPS Failure on 3.0L V-6:no start	7/20/2009
Q: I have a 97 Plymouth Voyager and I am having repeated crank sensor failures (3.0 engine with 3 speed ... A: Just on a chance try turning the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on, doing that in 5 ...
Van running hot	7/19/2009
Q: I have a 96 Dodge van B1500 5.2. Driving around town and in traffic it is fine but when I drive on ... A: How hot do you mean? Where is the temp gauge showing? Does your radiator fan(s) come on at that ...
2001 chrysler town and country battery light on and high idle	7/19/2009
Q: I have a 2001 town and country that has been idling rough, blowing black smoke, and just not ... A: I would believe that either the field coils of the rebuilt alternator are "open", the wire from one ...
dodge neon: codes 12,21,43	7/19/2009
Q: my dodge neon is running a little rough i got codes 12 43 21 A: The 21 code says that either the upstream or downstream oxygen sensor is not changing its voltage ...
300M Instrument Panel Lights	7/19/2009
Q: Recently, the lights on the IP on my 2001 300m dont always work. All other lights (clock, HVAC, ... A: The power for the panel lights comes on pin 4 (orange wire) of the green plug of the cluster. My ...
1996 3.5L harmonic damper/crank bolt removal	7/19/2009
Q: Is there an easy way to get the center bolt out of the harmonic damper, I don't have air tools and ... A: Yes, the bolt is right-hand threaded. The direction of engine rotation is clockwise when viewed from ...
98 plymouth neon 2.0l sohc	7/19/2009
Q: i have a 98 neon that when i cold start it say after the car has been sitting over night or a few ... A: I can think of a couple of possibilities: Do you see excessive white smoke out the tail pipe at the ...
2001 chrysler town and country battery light on and high idle	7/18/2009
Q: I have a 2001 town and country that has been idling rough, blowing black smoke, and just not ... A: All the codes are either related to the electrical power supply to the PCM (engine computer) or the ...
1996 LHS water pump 3.5L replacement	7/18/2009
Q: I am about to change the water pump on my 1996 LHS 3.5 liter engine. There is coolant coming out of ... A: The number 1 spark plug is the passenger side front. Yes, because of the damper aspect of the ...
2.7L V-6: still backfiring: code 0320	7/18/2009
Q: Ok, i have a 1999 Concorde 2.7L.I replaced the water pump. Then the car started to backfire. I then ... A: Did you recheck the timing and also how about a compression check? Have you checked for spark? Are ...
'98-'00 Grand Voyager 3.3/3.8L Alternator replacement	7/18/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE with a 3.3L engine. I had it off of the road for 2 years, ... A: I dount it is the regulator which really is not a separate part but is built-in to the pcm. The ...
Standing water under passenger & back seat	7/18/2009
Q: After using the AC today coming home, I noticed lot of standing water under the passenger seat and ... A: Assuming this is a sedan (not a convertible which can also leak rain water) and if this water has no ...
Engine light on	7/17/2009
Q: I drive a 2002 concode.I think my engine light is on, but it does not say check engine if it is my ... A: I would suggest that you verify from the owner's maual exactly which light is on. The engine light ...
95 Chrysler Towne & Country Van	7/17/2009
Q: I want to trouble shoot hesitation in the starting of my van. Not sure where the fuel filter is ... A: If by hesitation to start you mean the starter motor works but the engine won't catch and run and ...
Replacing broken belt tensioner on 3.3 L engine	7/17/2009
Q: I need to replace the serpentine belt and tensioner on my 3.3L engine on a 1993 Grnad Caravan with ... A: You would want to begin by lifting the right front wheel and remove it. Then remove the inner wheel ...
1999 2.5L V-6: no spark	7/17/2009
Q: My 1999 Sebring Convertible 2.5 has no spark. I have replaced the Distributor, rotor, cap, wires, ... A: Have you tried the ignition key to get any fault codes that might be stored in the pcm memory? ...
Chrysler town&country 2000	7/17/2009
Q: My passenger side brake light and half of the brake light in the middle went out, the light are on ... A: The half light in the middle is definitely a bulb or the socket into which the bulb fits, because ...
Engine shudder, gear slipping: '96 Sebring convertible	7/17/2009
Q: I have a 1996 Chrysler Sebring convertible 2.4L DOHC (automatic engine). It has 87,000 miles. I ... A: There are several ways to go on this. First you could try the ignition key to see if you can get any ...
2.7L V-6: still backfiring: code 0320	7/16/2009
Q: Ok, i have a 1999 Concorde 2.7L.I replaced the water pump. Then the car started to backfire. I then ... A: That code says the cam sensor signal is not present at the PCM. You might do well to check the plug ...
Accessory drive belt remove/replace: 2.5L V-6	7/16/2009
Q: My bad!! I meant to put that info in there!! I have a 1998 Chrysler Sebring JXI with a 2.5L V6. I am ... A: The removal and install involves loosening the belts enough to remove them and then install and ...
speedometer suddenly stopped and not shifting as usual	7/16/2009
Q: I made a turn at low speed and suddenly my speedomoter wasn't working nor was the van shifting as ... A: The 'output speed sensor' is mounted on the transmission, near the rear of it on the side of the ...
1999 Grand Voyager dies while driving	7/16/2009
Q: My 1999 Grand Voyager (3.3l flex engine) sometimes dies while driving. No sputtering, the first ... A: I would begin with the egr valve that is located near the rear of the engine, under the throttle ...
2.7L V-6: still backfiring	7/16/2009
Q: Ok, i have a 1999 Concorde 2.7L.I replaced the water pump. Then the car started to backfire. I then ... A: That sounds to me like your valves are not timed properly to the pistons/ignition. Are the timinig ...
Power Flush Chrysler A604/41TE Transmission	7/16/2009
Q: Roland, How do I power flush this transmission? It's in a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager. Is there a ... A: Sorry to say I haven't compared the choices for ATF+4. I can't be sure whether there is any down ...
Burnt fusible link	7/16/2009
Q: How to repair burnt fusable link? My 93 Grand Voyager suddenly stopped in the middle of an ... A: I checked the wiring diagrams and there are 2 red fusible links, one that runs alot of the lighting, ...
1990 chrysler imperial theft system	7/15/2009
Q: I am a single disabled parent and received a Chrysler imperial. My only knowledge of its operation ... A: The only manifestation of the anti-theft system when it has been alarmed and not reset is that it ...
Power Flush Chrysler A604/41TE Transmission	7/15/2009
Q: Roland, How do I power flush this transmission? It's in a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager. Is there a ... A: I only know that the power flush involves a pump and collection system to move the transmission ...
1997 chrysler concord: no 8V supply to cps	7/15/2009
Q: no power to crank sensor, has 8.9 volts at cam sensor, changed transmission module and ... A: The cam sensor and crank sensor are supplied by the same source: pin 7 at the pcm. The orange wire ...
2000 Voyager Transmission: 2/4 solenoid	7/15/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager with the 3.3 Flex Fuel engine, I'm not sure what 4 speed ... A: Limp mode uses the fewest parts and is a fail-safe mode. The only concern would be prolonged high ...
1996 Dodge Avenger 2.5L V6 belts and timing	7/15/2009
Q: Kevin, Was driving in heavy traffic and experienced power loss at lower rpm's (with AC on and with ... A: I don't know for certain if 3 notches will cause a valve collision, but I would think not. Why not ...
Repeated CPS Failure on 3.0L V-6	7/15/2009
Q: I have a 97 Plymouth Voyager and I am having repeated crank sensor failures (3.0 engine with 3 speed ... A: There has to be some sort of voltage on the orange wire at the plug (with plug removed but ignition ...
1994 Chrysler New Yorker: code 11	7/15/2009
Q: These are follow ups from yesterday. I got the replacement sensor, and there is no paper spacer ... A: The persistence of the 11 code suggests either that the wires are compromised or that the tip of the ...
2000 Voyager Transmission: 2/4 solenoid	7/14/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager with the 3.3 Flex Fuel engine, I'm not sure what 4 speed ... A: That fuse is #12 and it may have been a trasient draw when you put in the fuse powering up some ...
'04 Sebring convertible:door check strap replacement	7/14/2009
Q: Both lower door hinges are broken, does this require stripping down interior of door or can this be ... A: You must mean the check strap (which prevents the door from opening too far. That would require ...
'04 Sebring convertible:door hinge replacement	7/14/2009
Q: Both lower door hinges are broken, does this require stripping down interior of door or can this be ... A: It appears that all you need to do is remove the hinge from the door and from the A-pillar for ...
2000 Voyager Transmission: 2/4 solenoid	7/14/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager with the 3.3 Flex Fuel engine, I'm not sure what 4 speed ... A: On the fuse question, you didn't say which of the 3 fuses that power the abs blew. Fuses 12 and 25 ...
Repeated CPS Failure on 3.0L V-6	7/14/2009
Q: I have a 97 Plymouth Voyager and I am having repeated crank sensor failures (3.0 engine with 3 speed ... A: What is happening to the shims on the tip? Are they wearing away, or are they untouched? If wearing ...
94 Chrysler LHS: A/C control unit	7/14/2009
Q: I am tryint to locate an a/c control unit, mine has a short and only works part time. Any ideas? A: I would look at local wrecking yards. If there is a 'pull-it-yourself' that would be the lowest ...
Chrysler 2.5L V-6: high idle	7/14/2009
Q: Kevin: Below you will see a question from another poster and a reply by Roland. I am having the ... A: Have you tried cleaning the throttle body and throttle plate? The 55 simply means that there are no ...
Car will not start when hot: '84 5.2L	7/14/2009
Q: 1984 fifth avenue 4drsn 5.2 liters car starts great when cold but will not start when hot Please ... A: PS: I just saw this manual for your car on eBay which you may want to buy. ...
1990 Chrysler TC Maserati a-604 trans	7/13/2009
Q: My car is in limp mode I tried a new out put sensor no luck I cleaned the contacs on the TCM and ... A: You would have to find a used Chrysler DRB II with the data link connector plug and the program card ...
1990 Chrysler TC Maserati a-604 trans	7/13/2009
Q: My car is in limp mode I tried a new out put sensor no luck I cleaned the contacs on the TCM and ... A: No, disconnecting the power to the controller erases the codes, but all you have to do is drive it ...
1990 Chrysler TC Maserati a-604 trans	7/13/2009
Q: My car is in limp mode I tried a new out put sensor no luck I cleaned the contacs on the TCM and ... A: I would be inclined to get a readout of the TCM to see if it has any fault codes stored in its ...
1993 Chrysler Town & Country: hard starting	7/13/2009
Q: RE: What do you mean by "won't stray cranked" and "won't crank"? -If the blinking light is not on, ... A: I agree that the blinking light is an unknown but if there were an anti-theft system on board you ...
2005 300 3.5 won't turn over	7/13/2009
Q: Car started fine yesterday. No idication of any problems. This morning all I get is fast clicking. ... A: Is the clicking soft, coming from the power box under the hood, or loud, coming from the start motor ...
water on the floors: convertible	7/13/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Sebring convertible jxi . I am tired of the water on the floors after every rain ... A: Have you checked underneath the vehicle along the seams of the body metalwork on each side where ...
1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5 coupe	7/13/2009
Q: I have bought a 97' Sebring Couple LXi that needed a new engine because the timing belt broke and ... A: I am not certain about the pcm engine intercompatibility. When you say tries to start, do you mean ...
1993 Chrysler Town & Country	7/12/2009
Q: No way to make this short and sweet... My van started skipping, hesitating, coughing, hiccup, ... A: Let me ask a couple of questions for clarification. What do you mean by "won't stray cranked" and ...
1994 Chrysler New Yorker: code 11	7/12/2009
Q: These are follow ups from yesterday. I got the replacement sensor, and there is no paper spacer ... A: The paper spacer should be on the tip of the new sensor. If not, get one from wherever you bought ...
Multiple power failures New Yorker Fifth Avenue	7/12/2009
Q: Roland, First thanks for your help. New Yorker Fifth Avenue 1990, front wheel drive, power locks, ... A: The instrument cluster has a separate fuse, #5 20 amp, in the box under the dash so that will ...
Coolant Leak/overheating	7/12/2009
Q: I know this is a Chrsyler post but you posted something previously that really hit my problem on ... A: It may be the thermostat is not opening at the temperature at which it was designed to do. If you ...
2002 Chrysler Seabring 2.7 L V-6	7/12/2009
Q: Car was running fine. Then shut off went into my home,came back out and it would not start. The car ... A: Try the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed time. ...
'95 Lebaron convertible: floor wet/leaks?	7/11/2009
Q: i have a 95 lebaron convertible that leaks whenever it rains hard it seems to be coming in around ... A: Have you checked underneath the vehicle along the seams of the body metalwork where there are drain ...
Engine Fault Code 11 for 1995 Chrysler Concorde	7/11/2009
Q: I have been trying to figure out the answer to my dilemma for a while now and could use some help. ... A: The 12 code just means that sometime in the past 50-100 key cycles the battery was disconnected. It ...
gear shift lock button: '96-'00 Neon	7/11/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Neon, automatic, and the gear shift will not shift out of park when the button is ... A: The shifter with button was evidentally used up to '00 so I would believe that the '97 manual which ...
1994 Chrysler New Yorker: code 11	7/11/2009
Q: Bucking then stalling while doing 60 or during turns for the past 2 months, and running poorly - ... A: The key code is 11 which says that the crankshaft position sensor is not reliably getting a signal ...
2003 300M codes P0700 / P 1776	7/11/2009
Q: Roland, you responded earlier ( 1998 with 1776 code ) to possible resolutions. Would these be the ... A: That code is about the LR solenoid being inappropriately latched. I can tell you the main ...
fuse #19 blows:'99 LH body	7/11/2009
Q: First off thanks for your time I hope you can help. I have a 99 Chrysler 300m which has been a true ... A: That fuse is designated the "ignition off draw" which implies that everything that the car provides ...
2.5L V-6 will not start	7/10/2009
Q: I have a 99 cirrus v6. It has around 137.000 mi on it. I had the trouble of no spark, I replaced the ... A: The first thing I would do is check the mechanical function of the egr valve which is located along ...
1997 Dodge stratus 2.4 idle problem	7/10/2009
Q: I have a 97 dodge stratus with a 2.4. It has a high idle while out of gear, around 2k rpm's, runs ... A: Try to get the fault code that may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module memory. Turn the ...
Location of AC condensation drain tube	7/10/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring Lxi. I ban not find the AC condensation tube under the hood on the ... A: I checked the '03 manual and found nothing specific about the location. I would suggest going to a ...
3.5L '97 water pump removal	7/10/2009
Q: 97 chrysler waterpump removal 3.5 l. A: Unfortunately the pump is mounted in the front of the block in and behind the timing belt area. So ...
water drip	7/10/2009
Q: i have a 2002 t&c chrysler van limited. i recently noticed a drip coming from under the passenger ... A: I would suspect that the condensation drip pan under the ac evaporator coil is not draining out ...
sputtering and won't start some of the time	7/10/2009
Q: This is a hard one, so good luck. No one has been able to help us. I have a 97 Chrysler town and ... A: You probably have a couple of things going wrong intermittently, not a single issue. The start and ...
1996 Town & Country mini van: defogger relay clicking	7/9/2009
Q: vin# 1C4GP54L1TB243983 Dear Roland, Thank you for taking time to help all of the people that seek ... A: George, If the '98 manual is fully applicable to your '96, then the four relays in the very bottom ...
02 dodge intrepid transmission acting erraticly	7/9/2009
Q: perhaps you can help me. I have an 02 dodge intrepid. The transmission will run properly until you ... A: I would suggest that you get a fault code readout for what might be a 4-digit code stored in the ...
'97 t&c: headlamps/brake and dash; bcm?	7/9/2009
Q: ok i have no dash light brake or dim lights, the only way i have ANY lights is we hold the brights ... A: There are two ways to check out the multi-function switch (on the steering column which includes the ...
exhaust: smell and smoke after sitting	7/9/2009
Q: we have a 03 town and country we bought used. we ahve noticed when the car sits overnight, or all ... A: Are you sure the smell is not rather that of antifreeze, and is the color of the smoke white (e.g. ...
Fuel Pump: Neon	7/9/2009
Q: I have a 1998 Dodge Neon Highline and my fuel pump went out recently but I am not sure where it is ... A: The fuel pump in inside the fuel tank. You have lift the rear of the car and support it on jack ...
Fuel Filler Tube R&R: minivan	7/9/2009
Q: On a 2001 Grand Caravan can the Fuel Filler Tube be repaired just under where the fuel cap screws on ... A: I don't know for certain about repair, I guess it would depend upon why it is leaking. In any case ...
limp mode chrysler concorde limited 2002	7/9/2009
Q: that always put in limp mode I have the code p1776 an p0871 after i turn off the engine is working ... A: The 0871 is about the OD pressure switch sense circuit and the 1776 is about the L/R solenoid being ...
Sebring 2005 cruise control	7/8/2009
Q: After servicing the cruise control does not work. It was working perfectly even on the way to the ... A: If the electronics appear to work I would still check fuse 7 in the fuse box under the dash (this ...
'97 t&c: headlamps/brake and dash; bcm?	7/8/2009
Q: ok i have no dash light brake or dim lights, the only way i have ANY lights is we hold the brights ... A: The bcm is located on the back side of the fuse box, under the dash. The two are electrically linked ...
Battery Draining Overnight	7/8/2009
Q: I have a question to why my battery would be draining overnight. I shut off my car and opened the ... A: Listen to see if the sound is coming from the rear of the car, inside the fuel tank. That pump ...
'99 Dodge Ram 1500: trans code P0753	7/8/2009
Q: My engine light came on and then the over drive off light comes on also. I scanned the computer i ... A: Did you check the wiring between the parts that you changed and the trans control module/power ...
`96 Ply. G. Voyager Mode Door issue	7/8/2009
Q: I've read what I could find that was similar to my issue, but am just not hitting it on the head. ... A: There are electro-mechanical actuators on the left end of the underdash air housing, one each for ...
MIL Codes 21 and 45, and what they mean	7/7/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Rallye. After taking in for 90,000 mile service, the "Service ... A: I just found in a '96 manual for the Cirrus/Stratus that the 45 code means that there is a specific ...
2004 Neon Cruise Control	7/7/2009
Q: The cruise control on my Neon when you hit the button to set the cruise it may work for a few ... A: I am unaware of any major change in the speed control system that would have eliminated the speed ...
MIL Codes 21 and 45, and what they mean	7/7/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Rallye. After taking in for 90,000 mile service, the "Service ... A: The 21 says the oxygen sensor mounted on the exhaust manifold shows no changes in voltage as it ...
'96 Chrysler 3.3L: no spark	7/7/2009
Q: Can you please tell me what I can do to fix my 96 Town and country 3.3 van It does not have spark at ... A: That code means the the MAP sensor which measures intake manifold vacuum, mounted on the side of the ...
1996 Town & Country mini van headlight relay clicking	7/7/2009
Q: vin# 1C4GP54L1TB243983 Dear Roland, Thank you for taking time to help all of the people that seek ... A: George, I have the '98 manual which appears to be applicable to the '96 model. It would be helpful ...
1995 Dodge Intrepid Heat control Problem	7/6/2009
Q: Hello, I have a 1995 Dodge Intrepid with the ATC Automatic Temp Control that does not light up on ... A: There is no memory in the ATC unit to speak of. If by "then" in the second sentence you mean with ...
2002 town&country TCM replacement, no speedo now	7/6/2009
Q: I'm the guy who has the 2002 Chrysler t&c who had the trans stuck in "limp in mode"and told you the ... A: In box with the relays it is the 2nd relay from the front of the box along the edge closest to the ...
2002 town&country TCM replacement, no speedo now	7/6/2009
Q: I'm the guy who has the 2002 Chrysler t&c who had the trans stuck in "limp in mode"and told you the ... A: The 1684 is just the result of disconnecting the battery, so that is expected. The speedo not ...
re about 2002 town&country TCM	7/6/2009
Q: I'm the guy who has the 2002 Chrysler t&c who had the trans stuck in "limp in mode"and told you the ... A: Have you tried disconnecting the battery to erase the old codes, then reconnecting to see if there ...
diagnostic code P0106	7/6/2009
Q: my 2003 caravan has a p106 diagnostic code can you tell me what this means? A: It says that the sensor that measures the pressure in the intake manifold is outside the range of ...
'96 Chrysler 3.3L: no spark	7/6/2009
Q: Can you please tell me what I can do to fix my 96 Town and country 3.3 van It does not have spark at ... A: Three of those four wires are supposed to pulse as the engine rotates, but it may be too quick for ...
'96 Chrysler 3.3L: no spark	7/6/2009
Q: Can you please tell me what I can do to fix my 96 Town and country 3.3 van It does not have spark at ... A: Check fuse #17 in the power distribution box under the hood. Then do the fault code readout using ...
grand caravan: chassis noise when turning	7/6/2009
Q: I have a 2003 grand caravan that makes a noise when you turn (mostly right turn) that sounds like if ... A: To test the brake theory try lightly pressing on the brake pedal while the noise is present amd ...
engine	7/6/2009
Q: Is it possible to have no code reading. My car runs for 10 to 15 minutes and then dies,with no code ... A: If the powertrain module is working properly it should put one code or response that verifies that ...
Transmission Leaking in drive, but not in park/neutral	7/6/2009
Q: I am having a problem with my transmission leaking. It just started doing this a couple days ago. ... A: Well you didn't mention that was the leak location. It would probably be the seal at the output ...
Transmission Leaking in drive, but not in park/neutral	7/6/2009
Q: I am having a problem with my transmission leaking. It just started doing this a couple days ago. ... A: I am not sure I would agree with you on that distinction because the torque converter is always in ...
grand caravan: chassis noise when turning	7/5/2009
Q: I have a 2003 grand caravan that makes a noise when you turn (mostly right turn) that sounds like if ... A: According to my '02 manual there are no grease fittings on the front suspension. The lower ball ...
1995 Dodge Intrepid Heat control Problem	7/5/2009
Q: Hello, I have a 1995 Dodge Intrepid with the ATC Automatic Temp Control that does not light up on ... A: I wonder about the white wire that you read the voltage at because in both my '94 and '98 manuals ...
1996 Chrysler mini-van radio intrermittent	7/5/2009
Q: My radio stays on but the sound quits And later comes back on with a poping sound then is fine for a ... A: I would verify that the antenna lead in wire at radio rear and at the mounting point on the ...
Heater system	7/5/2009
Q: all fuses are out and i disconnected the heater so why is it still going all on its own and blowing ... A: Without knowing what is the year, make, model, body style and also which fuses have been removed I ...
1994 LHS harmonic pulley	7/4/2009
Q: I have the bolt off the Harmonic pulley but can't get it off the shaft. Is there a allen screw ... A: Because you mention timing belt that means you have the 3.5L engine. On that harmonic damper there ...
2005 Sebring front wheet stud replacement	7/4/2009
Q: I need to replace a broken fron wheel stud have removed the caliper assy, the caliper mount bracket, ... A: The hub and bearing are an assembly that is bolted to the steering knuckle on the back side (3 ...
odometer/speedometer	7/4/2009
Q: 1992 dodge dynasty Speedometer works but odometer does not. Is there one sensors for each,and if so ... A: Because the speedo works that means it is not a sensor or wiring from the trans to the body computer ...
DTC: P0138	7/4/2009
Q: ENGINE LITE COMES ON PO138 ON 2004 CHRYSLER 300M SPECIAL WHAT IS THE DISCRIPTION AND/OR WHERE CAN I ... A: That code says the downstream oxygen sensor on the right side, rear of catalytic converter is ...
98 dodge G.Car - complete electric blackout	7/4/2009
Q: Lights, gauges started flipping up and down, then black out, when stopped, completely dead now. No ... A: I doubt it is the body computer because the starter/ignition switch are not connected to that. I ...
AC Drain Pipe	7/3/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5 that has a clogged AC condensor drain pipe or hose. I carefully ... A: I don't know specifically but based upon other models my belief would be that the drain hole is on ...
Transmission Code P0740	7/3/2009
Q: Roland, I have a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country with a 3.8 liter engine and 105,000 miles on it that ... A: The torque converter has a lock-up capability which comes into play when the vehicle is going about ...
trans problem	7/3/2009
Q: i had problm with auto gearbox voyager 97 ,which i contacted u before about it which was going 1rst ... A: As you know, the failure to upshift to third is called limp-in mode and suggests that you get a ...
Chrysler sebring rear window not working.	7/3/2009
Q: I just bought a 2002 Sebring, the right rear window will not go up or down,(Power window) does not ... A: That is called the "quarter window". I believe that the Sebring convertible body was changed in '01 ...
1996 Chrysler Town & Country	7/3/2009
Q: After car is turned off, Parking lights turn on, appear dim, then turn off. 1/2 hour later, blink ... A: I am unclear what you mean by rear lights as compared to parking lights. Usually those come on ...
chrysler 2.7L Code 0300, 0305	7/3/2009
Q: i have a 1998 2.7L intrepid with a miss in number5 cyl. have replaced upper half gaskets, no sludge ... A: Because you have indication that it is localized to that one cylinder my thought would be to check ...
Pt Cruiser idle problems	7/3/2009
Q: I was wondering something about a '04 Pt cruiser that I have, it seems just recently, like within ... A: Take a look at the egr valve if there is one. (Look on the underhood sticker that shows all the ...
3.3L lifters: diagnosis and removal	7/2/2009
Q: will the lifters come out the head push rod hole in either the 3.3 or 3.8 in a 1994 motor. thanks A: I am afraid not. Both my '93 and '95 manuals begin with the removal of the cylinder heads and intake ...
Chrysler T&C: no start	7/2/2009
Q: I have a Chrys T&C van that won't start. Engine would start & run for a few seconds and then shut ... A: Starting and running for a few seconds is the symptom of the vehicle theft security system being in ...
T & C fuel filter replacement	7/2/2009
Q: Can you please tell me where the Fuel filter is located on the T&C 2005. A: The latest manual I have is for '02 and on that one the filter is on the top of the tank, near the ...
oil light	7/2/2009
Q: My oil light comes on when my car is sitting still. When I mass the gas the light goes out. I have ... A: 'Glad to learn that the AC is fixed. The oil pressure warning light is a common question. Your idle ...
Le Baron 1990 Conv. head light doors relay	7/2/2009
Q: Hey Roland, Just figured out that this relay is no more available. You mention a way to fix problem ... A: All I can offer is the schematic diagram of how to wire together 3 relays and diodes in such a ...
2002 dodge intrepid valve body	7/2/2009
Q: While removing the valve body on my 2002 dodge intrepid, 4 balls and a small metal piece fell out ... A: I assume that you removed a bunch of screws from a separator plate and that was when the balls and ...
97 dodge neon sohc: dies then recovers after cooling	7/2/2009
Q: Car cranks but will not start. Each time I have had to push the car out of the way. After pushing ... A: The 12 code means the battery was disconnected recently. The 55 code means 'end of readout'. The ...
97 doege neon sohc: dies then recovers after cooling	7/2/2009
Q: Car cranks but will not start. Each time I have had to push the car out of the way. After pushing ... A: That sounds to me like either the cam or crank sensor has gotten flakey which causes it to fail when ...
Ease of self-help changing PCM	7/1/2009
Q: I own a 2001 Chrysler T&C with 73,739K miles, in excellent condition with on-time maintenance. ... A: The only things that you have to remove are: the battery shroud which conceals the PCM a bit. There ...
1994 Jeep Grand Cheorkee:message center/ac clutch	7/1/2009
Q: I have a 1994 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4 x 4 with AC and a straight 6 cyl. My question is my ... A: I don't have specific familiarity with the Jeep details, but I believe there would be two sensor of ...
Sudden Overheating	7/1/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Sebring Convertible, 2.7 L engine. The car started overheating while driving home from ... A: An intermittent malfunction is a problem. How about the coolant filler cap being ajar when this ...
2.5 V6 cold stalls	7/1/2009
Q: i have a 2000 chrysler cirrus LXI 2.5 V6, year ago after having tune and timing belt changed at ... A: You have evidently exhausted the electronic possibilities. So my suggestion would be to look over ...
2003 300M overheating	7/1/2009
Q: Temp Gauge goes to full hot after only a few blocks of driving. Anti-freeze is topped off , no ... A: You may have air trapped in the cooling system which is effectively preventing the coolant from ...
check engine light - PCM problems? Code 0601	7/1/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI. It has about 70K miles on it. It has been running great all ... A: That specific code 0601 does indeed say there is a fault inside the PCM and the only solution ...
Sudden Overheating	7/1/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Sebring Convertible, 2.7 L engine. The car started overheating while driving home from ... A: It could be the thermostat is stuck closed, or the radiator is plugged up, or possibly that you have ...
check engine light - PCM problems?	7/1/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI. It has about 70K miles on it. It has been running great all ... A: Did he give you the 4-digit fault code numbers that came from the computer readout? If not, politely ...
ac clutch pulley removal	6/30/2009
Q: Roland, I'm wondering if the clutch pulley be removed from the AC compressor on a 2000 Chrysler ... A: There are a couple of theaded holes in the plate on the end into which you insert 6 mm bolts and ...
1999 Chrysler 300M: won't start	6/30/2009
Q: My car died while driving down the road, The car would not restart, the engine does turn over but ... A: Try using the ignition key to get any fault codes that may be stored in the engine controller. Turn ...
2003 Sebring Front Bumper Replacement	6/30/2009
Q: Any tips/advice on how to remove and replace a front bumper on a 2003 Sebring LXi convertible? ... A: Unfortunately the closest manual I have is for the '00 Sebring convertible which I believe is not ...
1995 eagle vision anti-theft	6/30/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Christopher, I would like to know what you mean by "did a code" so I can better ... A: No, lets try a direct attack on the body computer... You need to get to the body computer which is ...
my 99 Jeep Cherokee won't start first thing	6/30/2009
Q: My Jeep won't start first thing when it has been sitting overnight. Then around 10:00 or so it will ... A: The best approach is to get the fault codes that may be stored in the engine control module. Try the ...
Voyager stalls when cold - transmission issue?	6/30/2009
Q: I've encountered some problems with my transmission (dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 AWD year 2000). I've ... A: So long as the lock-up doesn't manifest itself at high rpm (high idle speed) so that the torque on ...
no start when I turn the key: '00 minivan	6/30/2009
Q: 2000 dodge grand caravan, 3.3 V6 A freind changed the power steering pump and CV joint. When he put ... A: Ok, so it is the starter relay not coming into play when you try the starter position with the ...
2.5 V6 cold stalls	6/29/2009
Q: i have a 2000 chrysler cirrus LXI 2.5 V6, year ago after having tune and timing belt changed at ... A: You didn't specify which 'temp sensor' you replaced. There are two of them, an intake air and a ...
Voyager stalls when cold - transmission issue?	6/29/2009
Q: I've encountered some problems with my transmission (dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 AWD year 2000). I've ... A: No, I would not conclude that no code means it is the converter itself that is at fault. I don't see ...
2.5 V6 cold stalls	6/29/2009
Q: i have a 2000 chrysler cirrus LXI 2.5 V6, year ago after having tune and timing belt changed at ... A: Any fault codes? On-off-on-off-on and leave on, using the ignition key and completing that in 5 ...
Voyager stalls when cold - transmission issue?	6/29/2009
Q: I've encountered some problems with my transmission (dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 AWD year 2000). I've ... A: The trans fault codes should be accessible by any good OBD-II reader. The behavior you describe ...
1995 eagle vision anti-theft	6/29/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Christopher, I would like to know what you mean by "did a code" so I can better ... A: The gauges not working suggests that the digital data bus that includes the body computer and ...
1995 eagle vision anti-theft	6/29/2009
Q: Hi I had a problem with anti-theft I did a code (open pass door then driver door) and it worked I ... A: I would like to know what you mean by "did a code" so I can better understand. There is a way of ...
no start when I turn the key: '00 minivan	6/29/2009
Q: 2000 dodge grand caravan, 3.3 V6 A freind changed the power steering pump and CV joint. When he put ... A: As I explained,if the starter relay clicks, then the only thing standing between the starter motor ...
won't start after jump starting	6/28/2009
Q: My son used my car and jumped another car. After he jumped the other car he drove to the store and ... A: It might be the battery was drained excessively by the jump start so you might check on getting it ...
2000 Grand Voyager - electrical - I think	6/28/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Grand Voyager 3.3L engine. No issues until today. While engine is running the ... A: Because there are several 40 amp fuses in the underhood box according to the '98 and the '02 manual, ...
2000 Grand Voyager - electrical - I think	6/28/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Grand Voyager 3.3L engine. No issues until today. While engine is running the ... A: The power locks are energized by the body control module and the fuses for that are 19 and 20 so ...
2000 Grand Voyager - electrical - I think	6/28/2009
Q: I have a 2000 Grand Voyager 3.3L engine. No issues until today. While engine is running the ... A: There is apparently something wrong with the digital data bus which is involved in communicating the ...
no start when I turn the key: '00 minivan	6/28/2009
Q: 2000 dodge grand caravan, 3.3 V6 A freind changed the power steering pump and CV joint. When he put ... A: I need to verify with you for clarity whether your '00 model has both a long/narrow power ...
1997 no spark: 2.5L	6/27/2009
Q: time belt good what and where is module located or what else could it be ANSWER: Hi Gordon, What is ... A: That 11 code means the crankshaft position sensor is not putting out a signal that is getting to the ...
1997 no spark	6/27/2009
Q: time belt good what and where is module located or what else could it be A: What is the model/body/engine? '97 is a tougher year to get fault codes from but try the ignition ...
Drivers side rear brake is locking up.	6/27/2009
Q: While replacing all front and rear brake rotors and disc pads,found a problem with the drivers side ... A: It could be that the flexible rubber brake hose that feeds the caliper is degraded in its lumen such ...
replacing blower: '93 New Yorker	6/27/2009
Q: i have a 1993 chrysler new yorker and the blower quit working so no heat, no air. i've heard you ... A: I mentioned the details of the two different bodies in a revision so look at the answer again. For ...
replacing blower: '93 New Yorker	6/27/2009
Q: i have a 1993 chrysler new yorker and the blower quit working so no heat, no air. i've heard you ... A: Is this the 'new' for that year LH body car, or the last of the old body New Yorker? That would be ...
air cleaner replacement: '03 2.7L Sebring	6/27/2009
Q: I have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with the 2.7 liter engine. I purchased an new air ... A: Here are the instructions from the '03 manual. Disconnect the negative battery cable Disconnect ...
driver can't control passenger power widow, but passenger can make it go in one direction	6/27/2009
Q: 2005 dodge ram 4 door the pass rear window will roll down from the back seat and not up the front ... A: I don't have any wiring diagrams for the power windows of the ram van but I do have them for an '04 ...
1995 Cirrus: no blower motor	6/26/2009
Q: Roland, I went out but before I cut the darg green wire I did check the fuse with a tester. It was ... A: I am confused by "top and bottom" because the fuse is horizontal. The test light is for measuring ...
Chrysler Sebring code p0300	6/26/2009
Q: how to fix this error code A: There are many possibilities for a multiple cylinder misfire. Here is one you might consider: ...
1995 Cirrus blower motor	6/26/2009
Q: Sorry I confused you with my description. As you can tell I am no car expert with the exception of ... A: The pin that gets no power is evidentally due to there being an internal break in the connection to ...
1995 Cirrus blower motor	6/26/2009
Q: Sorry I confused you with my description. As you can tell I am no car expert with the exception of ... A: I thought of an easier way to effect the fuse box repair: simply snip the dark green wire at pin #6 ...
Cirrus 1995: no blower motor	6/25/2009
Q: It started 2 years ago with my blower not working. I did not fix it at that time. Then 5 months ago ... A: On the blower motor problem, that fuse #1 in the fuse box under the dash is the only 30 amp fuse ...
air con not working chrysler voyager 2003	6/25/2009
Q: i have had the aircon regassed new compressor but still not working clutch is kicking in but rad ... A: Please explain this again. You have a new compressor, the system is charged with refrigerant, the ...
1999 Sebring Convertable jxi - AC blend door	6/25/2009
Q: Under the hood, everything seems to be working fine (compressor engages, the coolant lines become ... A: The blend air door, also called the temp door, is manually adjusted on the Sebring convert. Here is ...
blend door actuator: '03 LH	6/25/2009
Q: I have a 2003 300m special, where is the blend door actuator located ANSWER: Hi Mike, It is on the ... A: The bottom is the side that faces the floor and you can get to the actuator from the space between ...
blend door actuator: '03 LH	6/25/2009
Q: I have a 2003 300m special, where is the blend door actuator located A: It is on the bottom of the unit. So you remove the underpad silencer/duct for better access. It is ...
Transmission Removal	6/25/2009
Q: 5 L engine and 4 speed auto trans. I am in the process of removing the tranny but it will not come ... A: I have the '95 Sebring sedan manual which just shows a couple of pages of 'exploded' drawings and ...
'01 shows "done" in odometer...why?	6/25/2009
Q: My 2001 sebring has a readout on the odometer, says done, all I have ever seen there was the milage ... A: In the process of trying the starter, you inadvertantly switched the ignition key on-off-on-off-on ...
Climate control on 2001 Chrysler t&C Lxi awd	6/24/2009
Q: 8l t&c lxi awd. Recharged system worked perfectly for about a week. Now I have a problem with ... A: I have the '02 manual that probably also applies to your '01. If by "recalibrating" you mean that ...
Low side ac compressor 1999 concorde	6/24/2009
Q: How can I identify the low side ac port on a chrysler concorde. I have no clue what I am looking ... A: I assume that you have either the 3.2 or 3.5L engine and on that one the ports on the compressor. ...
2003 2.7L timing chain replacement	6/24/2009
Q: I read your description on how to change the timing chain. I took my Intrepid in to have small oil ... A: I don't know about it being strectched; you will be able to tell that by comparing the tension on ...
Concorde 1994 3.3l:transmission problem	6/24/2009
Q: A computer reading shows "underdrive" out of range. If I turn off ignigtion is drives fine. Tends to ... A: The 56 suggests there is a problem with the turbine speed sensor or its two wires which are ...
Transmission won't shift out of second gear	6/24/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Town and country,that ran fine until now.I started it,and all of a sudden the check ... A: If the speedo is working then my earlier emphasis on the output sensor in no longer an issue. The ...
1998 Breeze: 'gremlins' in left rear light fixture	6/24/2009
Q: When I turn on the headlights the rear left turn signal won't work and the left break light comes on ... A: I think that your problem is either at a 4-wire disconnect at the left rear corner of the trunk ...
1999 Dodge stratus OBD codes P0731 and P0700	6/23/2009
Q: I have 1999 Dodge stratus that has a code P0731 and P0700 also the speedometer stopped working when ... A: There could also be a similar problem with the input speed sensor, but because the speedo went out ...
2002 Voyager	6/23/2009
Q: Won't shift out of 2nd gear and speedo is not working. My guess is speed sensor, if so where is ... A: The same question came in a few hours ago and here is my answer. "The loss of the speedometer most ...
1999 Dodge stratus OBD codes P0731 and P0700	6/23/2009
Q: I have 1999 Dodge stratus that has a code P0731 and P0700 also the speedometer stopped working when ... A: The loss of the speedometer most likely means "output speed sensor" has gone bad. That sensor is ...
Uphill Stalling	6/23/2009
Q: What would cause my '93 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.0 Liter, to stall when when I stop at a stop sign ... A: The 52 means that the oxygen sensor on the exhaust manifold is showing a rich mixture because its ...
Transmission won't shift out of second gear	6/23/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Town and country,that ran fine until now.I started it,and all of a sudden the check ... A: The 1684 just means that at some point in the recent past the battery power to the engine controller ...
99 300M ABS: premature cycling/warning lights	6/23/2009
Q: For the last few months I have noticed when going over bumps in the road, it sounds like my ABS ... A: I agree that it could be a wheel sensor issue. It would appear that you began with premature ABS ...
1996 Mini-Van; Power door lock cycling on-off	6/23/2009
Q: I have had my van for 11 years and it has about 165,000 miles on it. I got it at 40,000 miles. From ... A: The problem with the door lock cycling is that one of your doors is not latched to the body tightly ...
Uphill Stalling	6/23/2009
Q: What would cause my '93 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.0 Liter, to stall when when I stop at a stop sign ... A: Have you tried to ignition key to get fault codes? "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 ...
2002 2.4L code 0132, 0140, 0171	6/23/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser with almost 79,000 miles, it's the 2.4L. It will run almost ... A: With all the codes pointing to the upstream oxygen sensor on the exhaust manifold, I recommend that ...
Transmission won't shift out of second gear	6/22/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Town and country,that ran fine until now.I started it,and all of a sudden the check ... A: The trans has put itself into "limp-in" mode which the trans controller is programmed to do when ...
98 Sebring No-Bus, runs, now shows P1698	6/22/2009
Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Chrysler-Repair-807/P1698-code-related-remote-1.htm A: As you saw in reading the referenced question, you are showing a code 1698 which means the body ...
'97 cirrus 2.5L crankshaft bolt	6/22/2009
Q: How do I remove a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 Crankshaft Bolt? Thanks Tony A: The bolt is conventional right hand thread but it was torqued originally to 134 foot-pounds if done ...
headlight switch PLUG removal	6/22/2009
Q: how do i get the plug loose in back of the headlight switch??? chrysler 300m 2001 A: In the '98 manual it says to remove the left end cap from the dash and the cluster bezel (lower ...
1995 Chrysler LHS interior lights	6/22/2009
Q: Interior lights will stay on, I have checked all door switches, disconnected the headlight switch, ... A: There are two separate sources of lighting:one that is powered all the time (M1) and allow for ...
2005 Pacifica Rear Center Shoulder Belt	6/22/2009
Q: Kevin, the Center rear shoulder belt on my "new" pacifica was locked and could not release, not ... A: I wonder if the Federal goverment's safety regs might indeed extend beyond the 36/36,000 warranty ...
1996 Dodge Ram 318 A/C	6/22/2009
Q: I have a 96 Dodge Ram Pickup. The A/C will work fine, sometimes. Sometimes it will not cool at all, ... A: I suspect that you are getting low on refrigerant. There is a sensor that defeats the actuation of ...
2003 2.7L timing chain replacement	6/22/2009
Q: I read your description on how to change the timing chain. I took my Intrepid in to have small oil ... A: Unless the mechanics had the manual for this engine or were trained in its timing chain ...
dash lights won't work in 1992 lebaron	6/21/2009
Q: My mother owns a '92 Chrysler lebaron and the newest problem that it has is the for some strange ... A: There are two possibilities: She has accidentally turned the dimmer control on the headlamp switch ...
grand voyager 2005: power sliding door	6/21/2009
Q: one of my automatic doors will not open fully. When you, press the key fob, it will release the ... A: Hoy, Because I haven't had any personal experience working on this system the best approach would be ...
97 cirrus: No starter motor action	6/21/2009
Q: When I start and drive my car and then turn the vehicle off, then get back in and try to start the ... A: If you don't hear the loud click of the solenoid switch when you try the starter, then it is not the ...
2003 2.7L timing chain replacement	6/21/2009
Q: I read your description on how to change the timing chain. I took my Intrepid in to have small oil ... A: I assume this is the 2.7L as that is the one with the sludge issue. There are 10 pages in the shop ...
2000 2,7L valve timing	6/21/2009
Q: I have a problem with my 2.7 intrepid. I replaced the water pump and can't figure out how to line ... A: It is complex to the extent that it would be good to have the manual. It covers 10 pages in all ...
2000 neon cannot remove ignition key	6/20/2009
Q: I cannot remove my ignition key, i have checked to make sure the shift button is all the way out ... A: I would try taking the lock cylinder out of the steering column housing. Then you can have a better ...
radiator fan: '06 PT Cruiser	6/20/2009
Q: I just had my radiator fan replace in a 2006 pt crusier 2.4 engine.But it is still giving me ... A: I don't understand what you mean by the "air stop working". Do you mean the radiator fan stopped? or ...
oil light flicker on Sebring convertible: 2.7L	6/20/2009
Q: is the answer the same for 2001 seabring convertibles with the 2.7 as it was for the answer for ... A: May I suggest a couple of things? Because you are concerned about this, why not take off the sensor ...
radiator fan: '06 PT Cruiser	6/20/2009
Q: I just had my radiator fan replace in a 2006 pt crusier 2.4 engine.But it is still giving me ... A: I don't have a shop manual for the PT but I can infer the fan circuit based upon other Chrysler ...
2000 Chrysler Sebring transmission: solenoid code	6/20/2009
Q: Roland, This is a follow-up from a few days ago regarding my Chrysler Sebring that is shifting into ... A: You are welcome. There are four solenoids in the solenoid pack on the side of the transmission, but ...
Starting issues, anti-theft?	6/20/2009
Q: Several times over the last two months we have tried to start our van and it will start and then ... A: Yes, that definitely 'smells' like the anti-theft system. Unfortunately there is no way to ...
Pacifica trans solenoid gasket oil leak	6/20/2009
Q: There was an oil leak from the solenoid in my 2004 Pacifica, and the mechanic told me the solenoid ... A: I just took a look at the manual for the 41TE transmission used in the mininvan and see that it is ...
Pacifica trans solenoid gasket oil leak	6/20/2009
Q: There was an oil leak from the solenoid in my 2004 Pacifica, and the mechanic told me the solenoid ... A: While the solenoid pack is on the side of the trans, you do have to raise the vehicle and remove the ...
oil light flicker on seabring convertable	6/20/2009
Q: is the answer the same for 2001 seabring convertibles with the 2.7 as it was for the answer for ... A: You are correct about the ecm not being involved in the oil pressure warning lamp function. If the ...
changing spark plugs: 2.5L V-6	6/19/2009
Q: I am getting readt to replace spark plugs in my wife's 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi, and it doesn't ... A: Here are the steps for removing and replacing the plugs on cyl 1,3,and 5 of the 2.5L V-6: Disconnect ...
'06 van: a/c won't cool - compressor will not engage clutch	6/19/2009
Q: last year spent money to have a/c redone by chrysler. this year only blows hot air. purchasd and ... A: My most recent manual is an '02, but it probably applies to your '06. If the compressor didn't ...
a/c wont cool - compressor will not engage clutch	6/19/2009
Q: last year spent money to have a/c redone by chrysler. this year only blows hot air. purchasd and ... A: It sounds like you have a pre-94 but I can't be sure which model. I don't believe these model years ...
chrysler sebring '96: coolant temp sensor	6/19/2009
Q: I recently made a trip from florida to ohio in a 96 crysler sebring lxi, After a couple of weeks of ... A: The temp sensor on the 2.5 V-6 is located just to the side of the coolant filler tube. Drain off ...
2002 chrysler sebring stalling	6/19/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler sebring that wont idol and stalls out unless you use the gas to hold the rpm ... A: I would take a look at the egr valve as possible sticking slightly ajar which leans out the mixture ...
MAP sensor on 2004 Chrysler Sebring	6/19/2009
Q: I need to replace the MAP sensor on a 2004 Sebring but not sure where it is located, I can't see it ... A: It it mounted on the driver side of the intake manifold plenum. On the 6 cyl. there are a couple of ...
ac compressor	6/18/2009
Q: my ac blows somewhat cold yet when i turn it on the compressor sounds like its going to blow up is ... A: There are many issues with AC system replacement work (recapturing and storing refrigerant, ...
1998 t&c front door window won't move, motor ok	6/18/2009
Q: Roland, My 1998 Chrysler T&C drivers window will not go up or down. Motor works, and it tries to ... A: There is a 'regulator' and 2 guide rails that along with the motor move the glass. Only by ...
a/c - 95 Dodge 2500 Ram Van	6/18/2009
Q: There is a leak in the evaporator coil. The coil appears to come out through the hood, but doesn't ... A: My suggestion would be to find a factory service manual (published by Chrysler Corp) that covers ...
Van radiator leaking coolant from lower corner (draincock?)	6/18/2009
Q: Facing van on the bottom right hand side, I can see fluid leaking out. There appear to be a black ... A: Based on your description, that item (if located on the engine side of the radiator) at the right ...
2002 Town Country: unknown warning lamp	6/18/2009
Q: I have a friend with a 2002 T&C. An Idiot light came on. They have no owners manual, and I can't ... A: I assume that it has a tachometer. The warning light list includes: lift gate ajar, low fuel level, ...
replacing quarter window regulater: convertible	6/18/2009
Q: 2002 sebring conv pass. side rear regulater how do you remove panel and install A: There are enough details that the best thing to do is get the 5 pages from the manual that show how ...
2000 Chrysler Sebring transmission: won't shift	6/18/2009
Q: Roland, My 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXI very abruptly began to cease shifting into higher gears. It ... A: When the trans refuses to shift it is higher gears it has been put into 'limp-in mode' by the trans ...
1998 dodge caravan sport: cluster	6/17/2009
Q: My gauges went out and it's effecting my left blinker and horn. I was told it needed a cluster pack. ... A: I need to know more to offer help. Are you certain that the horn/gauges/left turn signal went bad ...
Location of EGR valve: 3,0 V-6	6/17/2009
Q: Roland can u give the exact location of the EGR valve on 1992 Chrysler La Baron V6 Convertable on ... A: Look along the exhaust pipe that crosses over from the front manifold to join with a pipe that goes ...
300M Steering Coupler Pinch Bolt Repair	6/17/2009
Q: Car 1999 300m with 115k miles. The steering sticks when returning to center on left or right turns. ... A: I have the '99 manual and according to that you have to take the column out to replace the steering ...
1992 Chrysler La Baron Convert V6 Dont Start	6/17/2009
Q: this is more follow up turn my key ignition on-off-on-off-0n and the code was 1-2-5-5 now i looked ... A: My first thought is to look over the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve and associated control ...
300M Check Engine light	6/16/2009
Q: My 2001 300M check engine light came on. Autozone does a free diagnosis and told me it was a worn ... A: You can cancel the old code by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Then see whether the ...
1995 eagle vision 3.5 ltr.: code 43	6/16/2009
Q: This car died under power and would not start. I found very low fuel pressure and changed fuel pump ... A: The 12V supply to the injectors is provided off the same lead from the ASD that supplies the coil ...
Chrysler sebring not shifting out of park	6/16/2009
Q: My Chrysler Sebring 2007 will not shift out of park, what could be the problem. Car starts runs and ... A: I wonder if the car is parked on a level ground, or if it instead is uphill or downhill tilted? ...
1999 Chrysler Cirrus -Dragging rear disc brake	6/16/2009
Q: The problem is that the right rear brake is not totally releasing and drags more than it should ... A: That amount of temperature difference, 40 degrees, if based after just cruising along, is not very ...
Getting Fuel Got Spark: '92 V-6	6/16/2009
Q: 1992 chrysler La Baron V6 conv. Drove home from a wild nite of kinky sex, next morning water comp ... A: Ah the wages of... Try the ignition key to get fault codes that might be stored in the computer to ...
speed sensor Grand Voyager	6/15/2009
Q: My 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager blew a speed sensor on the highway today. The speedometer doesn't ... A: Yes, it would be the output speed sensor which is the one further to the rear of the trans, and of ...
ac fan not working: '99 300m	6/15/2009
Q: I have a 1999 chrysler 300 M and the driver side fan is not turning causeing the car to over heat ... A: As best I can tell the fan motors and their wirings are identical so that it appears that they ...
'88 Dynasty; stalling	6/15/2009
Q: car randomly stalls sometimes restarting imediately other times it takes 5 to 10 minutes. newest ... A: The double 5 code just confirms that the computer looked for fault codes and found none. So more ...
1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible: not charging	6/15/2009
Q: Why won't the alternator charge my battery? I've replaced the alternator the battery and the ... A: Have you tried for a fault code readout? Try the ignition key to get fault codes that might be ...
'88 Dynasty; stalling	6/15/2009
Q: car randomly stalls sometimes restarting imediately other times it takes 5 to 10 minutes. newest ... A: Try the ignition key to get fault codes that might be stored in the computer to give us a clue. Turn ...
Chrysler Town and County - 2003	6/15/2009
Q: My van started missing badly and lost power and started revving up and shifting gears all the ... A: The first two say that the MAP (manifold pressure sensor) and the TPS (throttle position sensor) ...
2001 Dodge town & country van: fan control circuit	6/15/2009
Q: I have this van and it has 4 codes on it PO106,PO122,PO1491,PO1496. COuld you tell me about this? ... A: There are a couple of reasons for no fans: A blown fuse 27 in the power module box under the dash. ...
limp-mode chrysler concorde limited 2002: code 1776	6/15/2009
Q: "Hi Kevin i tried everything but still have the same code 1776 and still the car goes in limp mode, ... A: Yes, the LR switch valve in the valve body should be checked, which hasn't been tried yet. That ...
air blower/air distribution:'00 Sebring Convt.	6/15/2009
Q: I have a 2000 JXI Sebring Convertible. My air condition only blows out the defrost and bottom. Also ... A: The only blows on high syndrome is due to the blower motor resistor block having failed. It is ...
1995 eagle vision 3.5 ltr.: code 43	6/15/2009
Q: This car died under power and would not start. I found very low fuel pressure and changed fuel pump ... A: The 43 code says there is something wrong with the spark coil pack's primary circuits but not which ...
2003 Chevy Venture:clunk from rear when starting from a stop	6/14/2009
Q: For the past 2 years we have experienced an intermittent clunk/jolt from the rear of this van on ... A: Sorry to say I know nothing about Chevy vans. However, one possibility is that you have a leaking ...
1998 sebring convertible: blower on high/engine stumbles	6/14/2009
Q: two questions actually... first is interior fan works only only on high speed, switch or relay block ... A: I would believe the problem is the blower resistor block located in the housing under the dash. ...
1997 Plymouth Voyager: inside flashing won't stop	6/14/2009
Q: My 9 year-old son unlocked the passenger side door and proceeded to start the car for his mom. He ... A: I suspect that the relay you are hearing is the courtesy lamp relay located in the fuse box under ...
1999 chrysler lhs Fog and head lamps	6/14/2009
Q: after a battery change the 99 Chrysler lhs fog and head lamps wont work how can i fix this A: Check fuse D in the underhood box, and check fuses 14,19,16,10,11,12,2,3 in the fuse box under the ...
right turn signal-2005 sebring	6/14/2009
Q: I changed the light bulb on the right rear turn signal, but it still isnt working. The dash blinker ... A: Is the right front turn signal working? If so, then it is either a poor socket that needs to be ...
Headlight and dash board re-set: '07 300	6/14/2009
Q: Chrysler 300 - 2007 Headlights and dash lights do not re set ( ie, headlights ON, dash lights low) ... A: I don't have a manual that cover the 300, but it may be the case that you have a water leak around ...
No start on Plym Voya. 1989 V6 engine	6/14/2009
Q: It is a very nice car and have served me for 5 years with no problem. But I parked one day and then ... A: Now that you are getting "...flashing test lamp on coil minus", are you getting spark? I would ...
2000jeepcherokee.uk.(again)	6/13/2009
Q: problem now is engine looks like it is trying to escape from vehicle,more movement than ... A: You are welcome. You might in addition to checking ignition output, look at the possibility of a ...
driveability: 3.2L	6/13/2009
Q: 00 concord lxi 3.2 auto, stalls out on stops, corners, has no power after restart. light knocking ... A: Have you tried the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less ...
2001 t & c van 3.8 engine: no fan action	6/13/2009
Q: The coolant fan will not come on. I have replaced the radiator fan module. It still gives the code ... A: The black/dark green wire at the relay pin 3 should be grounded at all times, the ground point being ...
2003 Chrysler Sebring Camshaft sensor	6/13/2009
Q: The engine light on my car came on and running the troubleshooting came up with the following ... A: Unfortunately there are three different possible engines so I can't be precise. If you will tell me ...
1993 Chrysler fifth avenue new yorker transmission problem	6/13/2009
Q: My car will take off in 1st and for a very short distance and then nothing. It will back up ... A: The best diagnostic approach would be to go to an independent (non-franchise) or Chrysler shop and ...
98 stratus: no start	6/13/2009
Q: i was driving and my car completely lost pwr,no breaks,no pwr steering,couldnt shift into park, i ... A: Try to get the fault code readout. Turn the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that ...
Gas mileage/Speedo error after trans repair	6/13/2009
Q: I have a 1997 Chrysler T&C LXI 3.8 Extended .I recently had the trans supposedly rebuilt .I ... A: There is a progammable factor in the transmission control module that is adjusted to match the ...
1998 Cirrus ABS light: how to turn it 'off'?	6/12/2009
Q: Is there a way to reset the ABS light without a scan tool? I cleaned all wheel sensors and ... A: I believe that it will reset on its own after 3,500 miles if you solved the problem. I don't know ...
grand voyager 2005: power sliding door	6/12/2009
Q: one of my automatic doors will not open fully. When you, press the key fob, it will release the ... A: Hoy, It would appear that the motor is not being powered or is not responding to a signal, or is not ...
A/C Low Pressure Valve: 300M	6/12/2009
Q: I have a 1999 Chrysler 300M , where is the a/c low pressure valve located? A: The manual says the transducer is located on the valve in the discharge line. It must be near the ...
Concorde 1994 3.3l:transmission problem	6/12/2009
Q: A computer reading shows "underdrive" out of range. If I turn off ignigtion is drives fine. Tends to ... A: I can't give you assurance that adding a slippage improving fluid will help, and it could do harm. ...
1997 Chrysler Cirrus: missing at idle/highway speeds	6/12/2009
Q: When I drive my Cirrus on the highway sometimes it jolts and this is not when it is changing gears. ... A: Try to get the fault codes, if any stored in the engine controller. You will be able to get a free ...
Instrument Cluster: Neon	6/12/2009
Q: Hey Theresa here, I was wondering if you can help me out. We are having problems I think with the ... A: The manual doesn't show any details of the circuit board so I can't give you any help on the ...
99 2.5 V6: no spark	6/12/2009
Q: Is there anyway to test the distributor on a 99 Cirrus. Can you test the crankshaft position sensor? ... A: Did you test the rotor for continuity? On the test of the distributor you got no voltage measuring ...
1999 Chrysler Sebring Factory Floor Mats	6/12/2009
Q: Will a set of 2006 Chrysler Sebring Factory Floor Mats fit in a 1999 Chysler Sebring Conv. I have a ... A: You are wise to inquire because these are different body vehicles. Unfortunately I don't have the ...
1996 Chrysler sebring: radiator drain plug	6/11/2009
Q: where is the radiator drain plug on a 1996 chrysler sebring convertible? 6 cyl A: It is on the passenger side of the radiator, at the bottom corner, inside of a tube that projects to ...
2002 Sebring power windows: only driver's switch works	6/11/2009
Q: I am able to operate driver and passenger windows from the driver's door with not problems. I cannot ... A: I believe that the system is behaving as if you have the driver's lock/unlock" switch control set in ...
I have a Chrysler Concorde 1994 3.3l, I have a transmission problem	6/11/2009
Q: A computer reading shows "underdrive" out of range. If I turn off ignigtion is drives fine. Tends to ... A: I don't see exactly that code name. Do you have the code number or the exact wording of the code? ...
when insert key to open doors it clicks back to lock	6/11/2009
Q: MR,Finston. i have 1999 Chrysler t&c limited, and i am having issue with locks and alarm, i only ... A: The chances are the problem is with the electrical contacts in the door key lock switch. There are ...
Cirrus: rear drum brakes, one side drags	6/11/2009
Q: I have a '96 Cirrus with rear drum brakes. Brakes were making noise like it was time to replace. ... A: The parking brake mechanism could be rusty/hanging up so check the mechanical parts that move the ...
99 2.5 V6: no spark	6/11/2009
Q: Is there anyway to test the distributor on a 99 Cirrus. Can you test the crankshaft position sensor? ... A: One item to check when you have no spark, no codes, and a distributor is the distributor rotor; that ...
99 2.5 V6: no spark	6/11/2009
Q: Is there anyway to test the distributor on a 99 Cirrus. Can you test the crankshaft position sensor? ... A: Did you try the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed ...
2001 Dodge town & country van:P0106,0122,1491,1496	6/10/2009
Q: I have this van and it has 4 codes on it PO106,PO122,PO1491,PO1496. COuld you tell me about this? A: I assume you have a 3.3/3.8L engine. The first three are related in that the sensor require a 5 volt ...
Sebring Windshield Washer	6/10/2009
Q: just got it in January 09. Recently the dashboard light came on that I was out or low on windshield ... A: I am not certain whether this is a convert or a sedan but I may not have the manual in either case. ...
Communication issue during smog test	6/10/2009
Q: I have a '96 sebring. I took it in the other day to have it smogged and it failed. the tech said it ... A: I assume this is a Sebring convert, not a sedan, correct? I presume also that he was trying to ...
Water Pump & Pipe 1993 3.0LV6	6/10/2009
Q: I've removed the old water pump from this engine (190000 miles). I notice that the water pipe in the ... A: There is a bracket on that pipe at the rear of the engine and so a bolt that holds the braket to ...
Sebring Convert 2000 - Seatbelt Locking Problem?	6/10/2009
Q: WE have a 2000JXI and I have tried changing the fuse under the hood marked seatbelt, looked at the ... A: Ok, There is a paragraph or so about each of the following malfunctions. If you can identify which ...
Sebring Convert 2000 - Seatbelt Locking Problem?	6/9/2009
Q: WE have a 2000JXI and I have tried changing the fuse under the hood marked seatbelt, looked at the ... A: I am not sure that we understand what you mean by 'click and lock', and 'click and unlock'. Because ...
MAP sensor wiring help: 2.5L V-6	6/9/2009
Q: I suspect that I have a short between my MAP sensor and my ECU on a 1997 Chrysler sebring 2.5l v6. ... A: The black/light blue wire on pin A goes to pin 43 and that is a ground wire not only for the map ...
LH body: ATC codes 23 and 32	6/9/2009
Q: I own a 2000 condorde and am getting a code 23 & 32 off of dashboard reading. This has to do with ... A: I am not certain what selector switch you are speaking of. Is this a digital readout automatic temp ...
'00 CONCORD LXI 3.5 BATTERY DEAD	6/9/2009
Q: 5,,,,NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL 2 WEEKS AGO MY CAR WAS PARKED SOME1 HIT N RAN WHILE GETTING A ... A: I wonder if the trunk light may be stuck "on" all the time. That is the only part that has power to ...
'97 2,5L V-6 with P0300 and severe misfire at times	6/9/2009
Q: Vehicle is a 97 Sebring Convertible. Engine ran terrible at idle and had a code 303. I sprayed some ... A: The troubleshoot for the 0300 is unfortunately very non-specific. Here is an answer I gave ...
"no bus" in odometer: '02 Sebring	6/8/2009
Q: I have a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible and am having a problem where, while I am driving all of ... A: I find in the '03 manual, which should be applicable, that the insturment cluster has a 26-pin plug ...
1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible: No start	6/8/2009
Q: I followed your directions and I kept getting a code 12. Even after trying to start the car several ... A: Given that you are getting spark, do you hear the fuel pump run for about a second or so when you ...
Sebring 2000 - Seatbelt Locking Problem	6/8/2009
Q: WE have a 2000JXI and I have tried changing the fuse under the hood marked seatbelt, looked at the ... A: Also check fuse 15 and inspect both fuses to see if either might have a subtle crack which would ...
LH body: ATC codes 23 and 32	6/8/2009
Q: I own a 2000 condorde and am getting a code 23 & 32 off of dashboard reading. This has to do with ... A: Fortunately the Blend door actuator is located on the bottom of the unit just above the center ...
'02 PT CRUISER: vibration damper	6/8/2009
Q: Is there anyway to remove the harmonic balancer without the special tools?? A: If the manual suggests it, then it probably is neededn. Have you called around to rental shops or to ...
2001 town & country: code P0455	6/8/2009
Q: how do i repair trouble code po455 A: If you have the interest in tracing over the hoses that connect the parts of the gas vapor recovery ...
96' sebring won't start	6/8/2009
Q: My car has been running just fine, the other day I had used my car a couple of times, and about an ... A: Use the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave" doing that in 5 seconds of less elapsed time. Then ...
No starter motor--sometimes	6/8/2009
Q: 2001 Chrysler Town & Country- Occasionally won't start ( meaning my wife will not drive it!) Like ... A: This will of course be something that you have to catch it "in the act". The quiet whirr is the fuel ...
1998 Chrysler Sebring JXI: no start	6/8/2009
Q: I have plenty of cranking power (new battery), but my car will not start. Is there a problem with ... A: I would suggest that you try to get any fault code numbers that may be stored in the engine ...
2001 Town and Country Idle problem	6/8/2009
Q: I have a 2002 T&C 3.8L. The only way it will start is to hold foot on gas. You can put it in drive ... A: Unfortunately that code just means the battery was disconnected recently. So without any relevant ...
2001 Town and Country Idle problem	6/8/2009
Q: I have a 2002 T&C 3.8L. The only way it will start is to hold foot on gas. You can put it in drive ... A: It could be the automatic idle speed motor or the throttle position sensor or maybe yet something ...
2000 chrysler concorde lxi: code P0455	6/8/2009
Q: i have had my Concorde for 2 years now and the check engine light come on giving me a code of i ... A: If there are no leaks, then the other possibilies are that the valve for the system which controls ...
99 chrysler town and country: won't start	6/7/2009
Q: I Have a 99 chrysler town and country limited AWD and it doesn't want to start. It makes this ... A: Does the starter motor work and the engine won't catch and run? Or does the starter motor not work ...
1999 chrysler concorde lxi: code 0720	6/7/2009
Q: speedometer quit working today, few minutes later check engine light came on. car went into 2nd gear ... A: The best thing to do is replace the output speed sensor on the far rear end of the trans, driver's ...
94 Plymouth Acclaim	6/7/2009
Q: I have a 94 Plymouth Acclaim and the engine isn't turning over at all and there is no fire to the ... A: Open the hood and look on the driver's side back corner for a row of 5 or so relays going around the ...
'03 T&C side mirror assembly replacement	6/7/2009
Q: How do you put on the replacement passenger side mirror assembly on a 2003 chrysler t & c A: On the outside of the door you will see a trim cover at the upper edge of the mirror housing. Remove ...
O2 sensor locations	6/7/2009
Q: i need to find the location of the oxygen sensor on a 2006 crysler sebring . i found 2 looking for ... A: You are probably looking for the downstream sensors which would be under the vehicle and found by ...
2002 Dodge minivan won't start: battery weak?	6/7/2009
Q: My van would not start the lights where dim when I turned the key, we boosted it and it would run ... A: It does sound like the battery. The alternator, if it were the problem, you would see it as a low ...
pregunta sobre sebring convertible 99	6/7/2009
Q: un favor me urge saber donde mero se encuentra el sensor de arbol de levas del sebring 99 ... A: Sensor de arbol de levas: in distribuidor. Sin embargo, deberá sustituir la totalidad del ...
1996 Chrysler Sebring Ignition Codes	6/6/2009
Q: I was not aware of these fault codes. I did as instructed and got 1 engine light flash pause, 2 ... A: Are you also getting a 12 along with the 14? If not then I suspect you are misreading the 14 and ...
Service engine soon light	6/6/2009
Q: What would cause this? On a 96 Plymouth Voyager: The "Service Engine" light comes on intermittently. ... A: I have never seen a mention of the light coming on as you describe without there being set a fault ...
thermostat 1999 dodge caravan	6/6/2009
Q: where is the thermostat located and how do you change it? Also how can you check to see if the ... A: In general, the top radiator hose comes from a manifold on the engine which contain the thermostat. ...
Service engine soon light	6/6/2009
Q: What would cause this? On a 96 Plymouth Voyager: The "Service Engine" light comes on intermittently. ... A: I believe that on the '96 models that you can get any fault codes that are stored in the powertrain ...
Interchange of body parts: minivan	6/6/2009
Q: Will parts like a hood and radiator interchange between a 1994 Chrysler Town and County and a 1996 ... A: I have '93,'95,'98 manuals to compare. The '93 and '95 have the same engine compartment dimensions, ...
2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TILT STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION	6/6/2009
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Edition. I pulled the lever inwards to adjust the ... A: You would want to read the paperwork about the warranty coverage to see whether the steering column ...
96 Chrysler LHS Rad Fans	6/6/2009
Q: . Neither rad fan is working in my 96 Chrysler LHS. I replace both relays (hi and lo) and a 40amp ... A: Just as a chance, check fuse #20 in the fuse block behind the dash (remove end cap at left end after ...
2.4 dohc timing belt broken: interference damage?	6/6/2009
Q: my 1999 dodge stratus 2.4 dohc just threw the timing belt. the car was at very low speed. is it ... A: I checked the '99 manual and it says that the pistons have indentations that allow for valve ...
Chrysler Neon anti-theft system	6/6/2009
Q: I cant start my car because the stupid anti-theft key thing to unlock my door isnt working anymore. ... A: To be of any help I need to know: what is the model year of the car? does it have the 'sentry key ...
2001 PT Cruiser Timing Belt Tensioner	6/5/2009
Q: I am planning on having my timing belt replaced along with the water pump and tensioner since the ... A: I haven't a manual for the '01 PT cruiser so I'm uncertain which engine type you have. On timing ...
95 2.5L V-6 overheat: intake manifold removal	6/5/2009
Q: I have a 95 sebring 2.5l the temp gauge was going up pretty high at stop lights and back down when ... A: The manual says to disconnect the fuel fittings to the rail. Remove map and intake air temp sensors, ...
95 2.5L V-6 overheat	6/5/2009
Q: I have a 95 sebring 2.5l the temp gauge was going up pretty high at stop lights and back down when ... A: Yes there is a long water pipe returning coolant to the pump, under the plenum, that is routed from ...
95 sebring overheat	6/5/2009
Q: I have a 95 sebring 2.5l the temp gauge was going up pretty high at stop lights and back down when ... A: I would feel both sides of the radiator to see if they are similarly hot or not as a partially ...
1997 Dodge Caravan not starting	6/5/2009
Q: I just bought this minivan with 150,000 kms, and have had the fuel pump replaced. I have added fuel ... A: Did the minivan start well before the fuel pump was changed? Can you tell me a bit more history? ...
Rad Fans don't work: '95 Cirrus	6/5/2009
Q: Yes I am that same person. 1995 Cirrus 2.5 liter 6cyl ANSWER: Hi Herman, The only thing I am still ... A: The 22 code says the temp sensor voltage was too high or too low...this may have been set when you ...
05 grand caravan sxt (dvd player/changer)	6/5/2009
Q: The dvd player/changer just stoped working.There are 3x3 flashing lights on the dvd player/changer ... A: Sorry to say my newest manual for the minivan line is '02 and in that one there is only provision ...
2006 chrysler sebring driver's power window	6/4/2009
Q: my friend has a 06 sebring sedan and the drivers power window wil not work but the other windows do, ... A: The most recent manual I have is the '03 and there is a single source of power to that multi-window ...
2000 neon stalls.... no check engine light	6/4/2009
Q: I have checked the injector splugs and wires. they do not seem to be the problem. the engine is a ... A: Did you clean out the throat of the throttle body and both sides of the butterfly valve in the ...
2000 neon stalls.... no check engine light	6/4/2009
Q: I have checked the injector splugs and wires. they do not seem to be the problem. the engine is a ... A: I would check the egr valve to see if it might be sticking slightly ajar which will cause stalling ...
2000 Chrysler cirrus: hard start/dies while driving	6/4/2009
Q: I have replaced a map sensor,plugs,wires,air filter,vacuum hoses etc. looks good. Uncertain to what ... A: It may be there is a component that is on the edge of failure but not enough to pass the threshold ...
2000 Chrysler minivan: digital reset	6/4/2009
Q: Had to replace my battery- now I have no radio, the clock, mileage & shifter stuff is all flashing & ... A: Just a day ago Kevin, the other 'expert' in this category, suggested to a similar situation that the ...
Crankshaft sensor on a 2000 neon	6/4/2009
Q: also some one changed the plug to the cam shaft and did not solder the wires instead they used butt ... A: The cam sensor code is 0340, not 0341. I don't find a listing for the 0341. You can test the wires ...
2000 Chrysler TCC on 3-speed non-electronic trans	6/4/2009
Q: I was called about the location of the TCC solenoid for a 2000 Chrysler Caravan w/3speed (no O/D). ... A: The TCC solenoid wiring connector is located on the side of the transmission that faces the front of ...
Changing valve cover gaskets ('89 3.0L)	6/3/2009
Q: I need directions on changing the valve cover gaskets on an 89 Chrysler New Yorker 3 liter v6 A: Other than carefully cleaning the surface of the head and the cover where they mate with the new ...
wipers/interior lights/body computer:"95 Lebaron	6/3/2009
Q: with car running wipers will not turn off. also can not turn interior lights off. ANSWER: Answered ... A: It is not surprising that the lights went out when you unplugged the body computer, that would have ...
car overheating?	6/3/2009
Q: My 2004 chrysler 300M overheated. The gauge in the the car was at mid level, slowly rose up then ... A: The gauge cycling up and down is normal and reflects the function of the thermostat. But is could be ...
ac calibration procedure:'02 minivan	6/3/2009
Q: can you reset a blend door accuator on a 2002 chrysler town and country A: Yes. Turn the ignition to 'on'. Simultaneously depress and hold the power and recirculation bottons ...
squeaking/creaking sound	6/3/2009
Q: I have a 2001 Chrysler Voyager with less than 50,000 miles. Off and on their has been a ... A: None of the parts on suspension can be lubricated to reduce squeaking. The best approach would be to ...
wipers/interior lights malfunction: Lebaron convert.	6/3/2009
Q: with car running can not turn wipers off. also can not turn interior lights off with car running or ... A: James, If you are certain that the door ajar switches are both working (may I ask how?) then it has ...
Sub Frame (Cradle) Bushings 97 Concorde	6/3/2009
Q: I saw your previous answer on this post regarding number of bushings. Only the lower, rear bushing ... A: There are 8 pages in the manual about removing/installing the cradle but without study I can't tell ...
wipers/interior lights	6/3/2009
Q: with car running can not turn wipers off. also can not turn interior lights off with car running or ... A: What is the year/model/body style of the vehicle? On the lights, those are always available to be ...
Sub Frame (Cradle) Bushings 97 Concorde	6/2/2009
Q: I saw your previous answer on this post regarding number of bushings. Only the lower, rear bushing ... A: If you are speaking of the tension strut to cradle bushing, then you have to remove the entire lower ...
'90 New Yorker trans problem and gas gauge problem	6/2/2009
Q: Hey, So i have a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue with the 3.3L v6. A couple of days ago my ... A: The trans is in "limp-in" mode which it does when its electronic controller sense a problem which ...
Chrysler Dynasty 1990 keeps stalling	6/2/2009
Q: first of all thanks for taking some time to read this and reply, it's much appreciated. So here's ... A: Take a look at the sticker on the underside of the hood that shows you all the hoses that are ...
Chrysler Dynasty 1990 keeps stalling	6/2/2009
Q: first of all thanks for taking some time to read this and reply, it's much appreciated. So here's ... A: -F., You didn't mention which engine or where the vehicle was initially sold so I can't be certain ...
number of bolts in a starter	6/2/2009
Q: I have a 2003 Town and Country. I belive the starter is bad and I have begun to replace it. I have ... A: Which engine do you have (L?) The 2.4 has 2 bolts, while the 3.3 and 3.8L have 3 bolt holes shown is ...
98 Sebring Convertable burning oil	6/1/2009
Q: My 98 Sebring is putting out blue smoke when I accelerate. Now I know that usually means the care is ... A: There are two possible areas for oil to get into the combustion chamber: piston ring/oil ring gaps, ...
Code 1496 short to ground	6/1/2009
Q: Roland, your answer below is to a problem I'm having with short to ground in my 98 T&C. Is there a ... A: If the wires you are