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#1640 of 1833 Re: AC or transmission GROWL [jtmopar] by jwp1775 Jun 24, 2008 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: jtmopar (Jun 23, 2008 5:56 pm) Can't I accomplish the same thing by turning off the A/C with the pushbutton? When I have done this, the growl stops.   But how can I tell if it is the compressor or the A/C clutch?   Could it be that the system is charged with the wrong refrigerant?   Thanks. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 24, 2008 7:51 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2008 7:28 am)
#1641 of 1833 Re: AC or transmission GROWL [jwp1775] by shipo Jun 24, 2008 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: jwp1775 (Jun 24, 2008 6:50 pm) It's highly unlikely to be either the clutch or the way the system was charged (or for that matter what it was charged with). I'm thinking that a compressor is in your future, that said, the one on our 1998 started getting a little noisy about 80,000 miles ago, and it still works, and it still growls (although the truth is that we don't use A/C up here in New Hampshire for much more than two or three weeks a year).   Best Regards, Shipo
#1642 of 1833 Re: AC or transmission GROWL [jwp1775] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 26, 2008 (7:28 am)
Replying to: jwp1775 (Jun 24, 2008 6:50 pm) Sounds like a pulley bearing noise, probably the result of a slipping AC clutch that generated enough heat to burn out the bearing in the pulley. A bad compressor usually makes a hell of a racket not just a growl. By all means have this checked out right away at an AC shop. If you neglect it, the compressor could fail, and if the compressor seizes, you have a HUGE problem on your hands, since compressor debris contaminates the entire AC system, requiring all components in the system to be either replaced or cleaned. Big bucks on that one.
#1644 of 1833 Re: JKSTEXACO [jhillwig] by crtharp Jul 12, 2008 (10:31 am)
Replying to: jhillwig (Jun 18, 2008 5:01 am) help....I am having the same thing w/P0016 and at 3500 rpm it bucks. The Goodyear store changed the cam sensor and said to come back to try the crank sensor or it might be the timing chain. Please let me know if you found a solution.   crtharpyahoo.com Replies to this message: anotherday2006 (Jul 18, 2008 9:22 am)
#1645 of 1833 Transmission issue (does not drive) by rajay Jul 12, 2008 (9:07 pm)
Hi I am new to the forum and new to the chrysler as well. I bought this 3.8 L T&C 4 months ago .It has 102K miles on it. 2 days ago I was overtakisng a car and the car just she toppped delivering the power to wheels . I pulled to side and same story . Engine revvs but Van does not more . I tried R as well. Trans fluid was clear and at correct level . I took it to an Indi and he has referred to me a transmission guy. What can be the issue. Will the transmission need a rebuild or is it some solonoid which can be replaced without opening the tranny. Regards rajay Replies to this message: tedebear (Jul 12, 2008 9:15 pm)
#1646 of 1833 Re: Transmission issue (does not drive) [rajay] by tedebear Jul 12, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: rajay (Jul 12, 2008 9:07 pm) Find a reputable transmission shop that will test the electronics and give you an honest appraisal. It might just be a module that needs replacing.   My daughter had a Neon that was acting like the transmission was going bad. After calling around I found one shop that agreed to inspect it for free. It turned out to be a simple electronic component that was defective and it saved us a major repair bill.
#1648 of 1833 2002 GC with front end vibration and tire wear by satty Jul 13, 2008 (5:55 am)
I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan that has a slight front end vibration that cannot be found but is tearing through tires. HELP! I have replaced the struts, sway bar bushings and end links, tie rods and most recently the entire rack. The van has 122k on it and has been great up till now and it is just one thing after another with the front end. I recently took the van in as the front left (drivers) tire was wearing out very quickly and I had noticed a slight vibration in the front end. I was told the rack was bad causing the vibration and the tire wear problem. After spending $1300.00 on repairs and two front tires the vibration is still there and I am now wearing out the new left tire. Dodge cannot find the problem and says everything looks and appears to be in good condition and again has no answer for the vibration and tire wear. The alignment has been re-done 4 different times to no avail/ with solving the problem. The last dodge mechanic said there is a very slight vibration on the front drives side axel possibly causing the problem but again not sure. Of course they want another small fortune to tear into the van with no guarantee it will solve the problem. The vibration is only felt at certain speeds although it most likely is always present as again it is wearing out the new tire on the drivers side. Could it be a wheel bearing? or axle ? Please help. Replies to this message: tedebear (Jul 13, 2008 8:34 am) satty (Jul 13, 2008 11:38 am) satty (Jul 13, 2008 11:58 am)
#1649 of 1833 Re: 2002 GC with front end vibration and tire wear [satty] by tedebear Jul 13, 2008 (8:34 am)
Replying to: satty (Jul 13, 2008 5:55 am) Could it be a wheel bearing? or axle ?   Raise the front end and see if you can feel any lateral movement in the wheel when you try to wiggle it back and forth. There should not be any at all. I would suggest replacing the bearings if there is any movement felt.   I would have thought that the mechanic would have already checked for something as easy as this. Replies to this message: satty (Jul 13, 2008 11:38 am) satty (Jul 13, 2008 11:58 am)

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