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#1229 of 1272 Ignition problem by jesust

May 12, 2009 (2:17 pm)

I have a 2002 Chrysler Concord. Just recently had some engine work and it's running like great. It has over 110Kmiles. A problem that I've experience 3 times in the last 2 months has been that the steering wheel locks and does not allow me to turn on the ignition. Twice I unlocked it by "giggling" the steering wheel ( I think that did it). This 3rd time, today, it locked and after spending over one hour I gave up. Before I call service tow truck (expensive) I thought I get anyone's help. If you experience this or have any suggestions,please bounce me back.
 
Thanks.

#1230 of 1272 Re: Problem: Interior Dashboard Light Click On and Off [chryslerquery] by sarahb5

May 14, 2009 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: chryslerquery (May 05, 2009 6:49 am)
I have a 2002 Chrysler w/ 85,000 miles. I too have this problem. I don't think the lights acutally go all the way off but they flicker up and down multiple times before they reilluminate fully. It seems to be totally random. I would love to find out what is wrong with it.

#1231 of 1272 Re: Problem: Interior Dashboard Light Click On and Off [sarahb5] by sudeepn

May 16, 2009 (5:41 am)

Replying to: sarahb5 (May 14, 2009 3:28 pm)
I have the exact same problem with a chrysler concorde 2000 with 88K miles on it. Although its not that big a deal it can be quite annoying at times. Was just stuck in traffic for an hour yesterday and the overhead lights started going crazy going on and off and sometimes flickering. Funny part was that I had a dj mix rolling at the time so it was like a party on wheels . In most forums they mention that this has something to do with terminals that are not clean. I'll try cleaning them out and see what happens

#1232 of 1272 Re: 1999 Concorde LXI stall problems [heatherleigh70] by zaybo

Jul 17, 2009 (12:20 am)

Replying to: heatherleigh70 (Apr 13, 2008 5:02 pm)
mine did the same thing. come to find out my battery had a bad cell in it.and i spent over 600$ tryen 2 fix it. and all 5 shops didnt know what they was talken bout.

#1233 of 1272 New engine??? by chickh1

Jul 22, 2009 (2:08 pm)

OK I was driving down the road 65mph the car started to sputter (like it was not getting enough gas) went about 2 miles and it stalled at a intersection it started and I drove it less than a mile and it stalled and wouldn't start. I let it sit till the next day and checked to see if it ran out of gas it had plenty of gas and it started right upso I headed for a mechanic when it got up to operarting temp it stalled and wouldn't start called for a tow and by the time the tow arrived it started and the driver drove it onto the truck. the mechanic ran a computer diagnostic and said it needed a crank sensor and a cam sensor. When the mechanic fixed this and did a full tune up I picked up the car and drove less then 15 miles and the car made a clanking noise and stalled at an intersection. I started it and pulled it into a parking space (less than 50 yards) shut it off because there was a rattling comming from the front top of the engine (there was no smoke or steam comming from the exhaust) I called the mechanic and he sent a tow truck. The next morning the mechanic said that I had blown a head gasket and there was coolant in the oil and I needed to replace the engine. I asked what the rattle was and he said that it was probably a a spun bearing but apparently he had not done anything past discovering coolant in the oil.
Would the computer diag shown any indication that this could have happened.
Does this sound like the engine really needs to be replaced, I thought head gaskets could be replaced
what do you think I should do?

#1234 of 1272 2000 Concorde overheating/fan problem (full description) by troydaboy

Jul 27, 2009 (5:55 pm)

I drove to visit my gf in Maryland and attend our dr appt to get our first sonogram for my 1st child.After finding out I'm having a little girl,my joy was somewhat washed away when my car began overheating.The next day,I reluctantly took it to a local mechanic in her area.15 minutes and $40 later,the guy informs me that the cause of the overheating is because my radiator fans won't turn on at all thus not cooling down the engine when it gets hot.He said he cheked the fuse box and it was fine.He said there is a problem with the relay to the fans,causing them not to turn on.I stopped him before he went any further in fear that he would completely drain my wallet.He wanted to order a "sensor" that he wasn't even sure was the problem or the solution and told me it was "non-refundable" so even if it didnt fix the issue,i'd still be responsible for the $90 dollars he claims it cost.PLEASE,IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE ON THIS ISSUE,I NEED YOUR HELP.I DONT START WORKING UNTIL AUG,I NEED TO GO BACK TO VA SO I CAN MOVE TO BEGIN WORK AND THE BIRTH OF MY 1ST CHILD IS STEADILY APPROACHING.I only bought this concorde as a sacrifice for my child.i wanted a sebring convertible or a firebird but i figured the gigantic trunk space,smooth ride and spaceous interior would be a huge help for a new dad.I want a car thats going to be reliable for my gf and my daughter.It's our only vehicle.
 
Went to mechanic today and he tried to push both fans with a pole.one moved freely (passenger side).the other was locked in place
 
p.s. its a 3.2 6 cylinder.just got an oil change if that helps any.

#1235 of 1272 Swap out radio....? by jph_lxi

Aug 07, 2009 (9:18 am)

I've located an 6-disc radio/cd player to replace the standard one in my '02 LXi. Has anyone done this? How does the burled-wood (plastic) trim come off that surrounds the radio?
 
Help please
 
John

#1236 of 1272 Re: Swap out radio....? [jph_lxi] by sarahb5

Aug 07, 2009 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: jph_lxi (Aug 07, 2009 9:18 am)
Pry it off gently with a flat head screwdriver. There are clips that hold it in place. That's how I got mine off.

#1237 of 1272 Re: 2000 Concorde overheating/fan problem (full description) [troydaboy] by ibtaya

Sep 05, 2009 (7:58 am)

Replying to: troydaboy (Jul 27, 2009 5:55 pm)
I'm having the same problem, did you get the answer you needed?

#1238 of 1272 Passenger side window and rear windows of '98 Concorde LXI by lasalle1

Sep 07, 2009 (9:39 pm)

Does anyone know how to take off the door covers on the inside to check motors and guides of the power windows. The passenger side window doesn't stay in its rails, and I always have to pull it up on one side to close it. It opens ok though.
 
The rear windows don't move at all. Can someone make a suggestion as to what to look for?
 
Thanks.

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