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#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?
#91 of 156 2003 GrandC stalling in reverse... by caravanaholic Jun 11, 2008 (5:27 pm)
I've been all over this forum looking for a final solution to a similar stalling issue... MISMAILI posted a great answer for cars not starting and 3X lockout issues in post #69. See http://ingriddijkers.com/CaravanPics.html   My problem is stalling in a 2002 Grand Caravan. It's got 105K miles and dies at stop lights, going around corners and sputters when you put it in reverse. In neutral, the car maintains a constant 1000 RPM. Slide it into drive and apply throttle and it sputters (light surge and bucking) and then stall. It's fine if you press the accelerator (to keep the RPM high) while holding the brake and then slip it into drive. No problems on the highway. No observed decrease in MPG.   It's been in the shop (local shade tree mechanic with 30+ years under the hood) and he's baffled. He's gone thru extensive diagnostics and replaced thermostat, manifold pressure sensor and given it a chemical fuel treatment. NO significant difference. It seems like some sensor is not working... not permitting sufficient fuel to flow when the transmission senses a load on it.    Like all problems, it's tempermental and does not always act up when Mechanic is chasing the problem. It's been acting up since mid May... about 30 days of which it's been in his shop for 15 days.   It's been a solid van.... but at 105K, this might be trade-in time. Any help is appreciated.
#92 of 156 Re: 99 T&C - Flashing lights on the rear wiper buttons and AC bu [francin] by mjparisi Jul 10, 2008 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: francin (Aug 13, 2007 5:13 am) The flashing lights does not mean that your AC is going bad. You can reset this without replacing your AC system I did it a couple of years ago and haven't had any problems since. They told me the same thing and I found out how to do the diagnostic test and it reset the system. You have to hold down the buttons in a certain sequence and it puts the system into a test mode, afterword reseting the system. Replies to this message: mark3694 (Apr 27, 2009 6:50 pm)

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