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#81 of 156 Re: 97 t&c starting problem [mbarlage] by todd25 Apr 17, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: mbarlage (Apr 15, 2008 12:17 pm) There were too many keys and chains hanging from my ignition key. As I turned bumpy corners, the weight of the additional keys would slightly turn ignition key off. I just use one key now in ignition and it hasn't happened again.
#82 of 156 96 T&C starting problems? PLEASE HELP ME!!! by mele503 Apr 24, 2008 (10:32 am)
I need some help big time!!! The problem with my van is that yesterday I was on my way home and my van started to act up like it wanted to quit and was stalling as I was driving. I got it home but did this for abotu 6 mi or so. Some of the time it ran like nothing was wrong. Then when I got it home it stayed running/idiling while my mom got out but as I went to pull it into the garage it quit. I did get it restarted by pumping the gas several times. Than after I shut it off it restarted 3 times by doing the same thing. Now it only turns over and will not start at all. Oh yeah I should also mention that a few days before this happend I was driving and it acted like you know it had bad gas or something so I returned home than the next time I restarted it than it didn't do it but I thought it may be bad guess so I got some gas additive and used it. Than all of a sudden this happend yesterday. It drove fine all day with no issues until what I described above. Does anyone have any idea what the issue may be? Replies to this message: mcdocs (Jul 26, 2008 6:30 am)
#83 of 156 2000 T&C Stalling by washingtonjack Apr 25, 2008 (1:28 pm)
I have a 2000 T&C and recently for no apparent reason, the van will just completely shut off while driving. This is a very dangerous situation as we never know when it will happen--the first time it happened on the freeway. We were told the battery is fine, we have had the waterpump replaced, and we have had the catalytic converter replaced in the last 6 months. After it shuts down, it will immediately start back up and then run fine for a few hours or even a couple of days, and then shut down again. I have seen similar posts--we are on a limited budget--does anyone have any suggestions on what this could be and how to fix it? Thanks Replies to this message: todd25 (Apr 25, 2008 2:29 pm)
#84 of 156 Re: 2000 T&C Stalling [washingtonjack] by todd25 Apr 25, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: washingtonjack (Apr 25, 2008 1:28 pm) I had stalling problems with my 2004 T & C. The bottom line was that I had multiple keys and chains hanging from the ignition key. The weight of the additional "stuff" would slightly turn the ignition off if you can believe it. The car would just go dead and then immediately start right back up and yes it was dangerous. I only use one key now with nothing hanging and the car has never stalled since!
#85 of 156 Re: 2002 town and country wont start. intermitant problem [zookey] by ctcowner Apr 25, 2008 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: zookey (May 22, 2007 9:14 pm) My T&C has a similar starting problem. Sometimes won't start after running it on a hot day, especially in stop and go traffic or after it's been idling for a long period. Doesn't happen when outside temp is below 50 or 60. That's half the year here. The other half I use the following workaround: I open the hood and rock the fuse box gently from side to side, close the hood, jump in, turn the key and it starts every time. I'm not a mechanic, but I believe my T&C shorts-out due to extreme heat around the fuse box. Also, the computer module is attached to the fuse box. Hey Chrysler, engine compartments are not good environments for computer chips and circuit boards! Hope this helps. Replies to this message: roymarko (Apr 28, 2008 6:54 am)
#86 of 156 Re: 2002 town and country wont start. intermitant problem [ctcowner] by roymarko Apr 28, 2008 (6:54 am)
Replying to: ctcowner (Apr 25, 2008 8:05 pm) You might have the fuel pump pressure tested. When they begin to go bad, they loose pressure. Under normal driving and in cool stop-n-go...they work fine. BUT, when it gets hot, in stop-n-go traffic, with heat build-up in the engine compartment, it will 'vapor lock'. Because the fuel pump does not have enough pressure to keep the fuel circulating and thus keep it cool, preventing vapor lock situation. This happened tome on my Astro Van. Well, just another 'real' possibility. roymarko
#87 of 156 2003 Town & Country by judger1 May 01, 2008 (12:32 am)
Recent purchase from a dealer. Car was running great. Several days ago, the engine would not turn over. All other power functions seemed to work. Mechanic sayes he thinks I need main computer control module, but it is pretty expensive if that's not the real problem. Mechanic also said it started for him after tow but cut off and would not start again. Reading the postings, it seems that the computer control module normally is not the real problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob Replies to this message: tedebear (May 01, 2008 9:25 am) mismaili (May 01, 2008 4:51 pm) delaisla (May 20, 2008 1:55 pm) mcdocs (Jul 26, 2008 6:36 am)
#88 of 156 Re: 2003 Town & Country [judger1] by tedebear May 01, 2008 (9:25 am)
Replying to: judger1 (May 01, 2008 12:32 am) Did they test the fuel delivery system? It could be something like a defective fuel pump or maybe even a simple and inexpensive solution like a dirty/clogged fuel filter.
#89 of 156 Re: 2003 Town & Country [judger1] by mismaili May 01, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: judger1 (May 01, 2008 12:32 am) Check my earlier postings, after replacing the main computer module, battery, starter, and a dealer recommended BCM (body control module) which i did not due. I researched it online like you and found 3 others with the starting problem and the final resolution was the circuit board behind the instrumentation panel.
#90 of 156 Re: 2003 Town & Country [judger1] by delaisla May 20, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: judger1 (May 01, 2008 12:32 am) I purchased a 2007 town and Country and I had the same problem the day after we picked up the car from the dealer. My husband was driving the car and it shut down while he was waiting at a red light and my child was in the car. We brought it back to the dealer and they said the issue had something to do with the automatic starter that they installed and the ignition. Now we are having the same issue again. This time we brought it back and they said their was a problem with the charger and they replaced the battery. If this is a common issue shouldn't Chrysler be issuing some type of recall. It is my understanding that the body of the town and country has been the same since 1997. Does this hold true for the engine and circuit boards?

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