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#3401 of 4276 Re: 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER LE - HESITATION ON ACCELERATION [chryslerfan2] by chryslerfan2

Nov 11, 2005 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: chryslerfan2 (Nov 10, 2005 9:21 pm)
Some further info
 
Back to GOODYEAR today-- discovered that coil not putting out proper voltage & 2 cylinders misfiring.
 
After replacing coil & MAP Sensor again still same problem
 
CONCLUSION-- bad computer. Outside badly corroded & electrical harness connection not in great shape either
 
Seems computer is mounted on firewall in such a position as to get constantly soaked in rain or snow
 
What the hell were the design engineers thinking on this one?
 
At least the computer is supposed to be less costly than the fuel pump

#3402 of 4276 Re: Failure of rear brake lines '96 T&C [vankings] by cmonroe

Nov 12, 2005 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: vankings (Sep 26, 2005 6:59 pm)
My 1998 Dodge Van from Canada has had 2 rotted brake lines in the last 5 weeks. no crash, but scary brake failure. Now the mechanic tells me that 13 more lines are at risk. time for a honda.
 
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#3403 of 4276 Re: Caravan key won't turn in ignition? [hershberger] by tisnart

Nov 13, 2005 (2:52 pm)

Replying to: hershberger (Jul 26, 2005 5:00 pm)
2001 T&C Limited/80,00kms-I occasionally have the same problem with my ignition key. So far I have been able to just remove the key and insert it with the opposite side of the key. This has not happened for a few months now.

#3404 of 4276 Re: water leaking into interior [michael700] by tisnart

Nov 13, 2005 (3:15 pm)

Replying to: michael700 (May 23, 2004 11:43 am)
2001 T&C LImited-You are exactly right. Without that longer drain tube installed the condensate is forced back against the firewall where it penitrates the drain opening around the tube and leaks inside on the passenger carpet area. Mine did the same thing until DC techs put the extension tube on the factory drain tube. There is a TSB regaurding this problem and your DC techs should be consulting these factory buletins before trying to make any repairs. I am certain that I won't have the wet carpet issue again.

#3405 of 4276 Re: Seat Warmer [crossedfire] by tisnart

Nov 13, 2005 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: crossedfire (Feb 18, 2004 3:53 pm)
2001 T&C LIMITED 80,000kms -I too have had problems with the driver's heated seat since I took ownership at 21,000kms. Under warranty, they replaced the seat cushion heater grid a few times and when I insisted they repair this problem properly, they finally had to order and replace the whole seat back portion of the seat which retailed at $1700 Canadian. Further investigation on my part revieled that this was a common factory problem and the seat back heater grid is sewn in the assembly and can't be replaced separatly. The cost of the seat back is so high because,my van is equipped with side air bags which are part of the seat back assembly.

#3406 of 4276 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan No Start Problem [nikita2] by nikita2

Nov 14, 2005 (8:00 am)

Replying to: nikita2 (Nov 04, 2005 10:56 am)
After having the car in the shop three times, this is the progress report:
1. Repair shop claim on my receipt that they found the short by doing the following.
2. Repair shop install a new ignition switch.
3. Repair shop install a new safety switch.
4. Repair shop install a new starter.
 
After having the car for 20 minutes, Once again the car won't start, so the vehicle is tow, this time:
5. Repair shop removed my car alarm b/c they claim that was the problem.
 
I get the car back Friday night park in my garage the next morning, guess what...Saturday morning the car is back on tow to the shop!
 
6. Since Saturday the car has been back in the shop.
 
If anyone had this expirince with this vehicle, please let me know.

#3407 of 4276 Re: 98 voyager stalling [grif6] by chryslerfan2

Nov 14, 2005 (10:39 pm)

Replying to: grif6 (Nov 09, 2005 8:17 am)
Take a look at the problems I'm having with my '91 Voyager!
 
Your problem COULD BE a faulty AUTO-SHUT OFF RELAY
 
Had that problem during the summer ( car wouldn't start-- initially CHRYSLER dealer thought fuel pump was bad) BUT I had dashboard lights
 
Your Voyager has tons more electronics than my '91 version

#3408 of 4276 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan No Start Problem [nikita2] by chryslerfan2

Nov 14, 2005 (10:42 pm)

Replying to: nikita2 (Nov 14, 2005 8:00 am)
Take a look at my Message# 3407
 
THAT could be the problem OR the electrical harness connection to the computer which is supposed to be my problem

#3409 of 4276 Feds Investigating Chrysler Minivans by Sylvia

Nov 15, 2005 (11:05 pm)

Feds Investigating Chrysler Minivans
 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is studying reports of airbag problems in the Chrysler Group minivans. The 2005 model-year vans, the NHTSA reports, could have front airbag sensors that fail, possibly due to corrosion. The agency has logged five complaints from owners who say their airbag sensors failed. The sensors for the front airbags are located behind the front bumper, and owners have reported the warning light for the front airbags had illuminated in their vehicles. More than 400,000 minivans are being studied; if enough evidence is presented, the safety agency could order a full recall of the vehicles in question.

#3410 of 4276 Re: If the Gas Struts [crkeehn] by deegene2

Nov 16, 2005 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: crkeehn (Oct 18, 2004 10:34 am)
The power tailgate on my 2001
T&C will not open in cold temperatures. When activated by console switch it will unlatch but not open. Works fine in warm weather. Any experiences like this?

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