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Chrysler Pacifica: Electrical/Lighting Problems

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#74 of 131 All lights went crazy on cluster today by hot_pacifica

Jan 11, 2009 (5:15 pm)

Hello,
Checking if anyone else has had this issue or knows anything. After the big snow storm (dont know if it has to do with it) my check engine light came on, then the whole inst. cluster started flashing, every light going on, the speedometer went up and down and the RPMs also. The Nav flashed a "speed cable not connected" sign. when I got to my destination, all the lights were on, I turned the car off. I went back to my PAC after giving it about an hour to calm down, then the inst. cluster was blank...... nothing..... on speedometer, no lights, no gas gauge, nothing. I drove it away anyway, after about 20 minutes it popped back on, but now the message center said "services immobilizer" and where the miles are said "no bus"
I went home, after realizing I was out of microwave popcorn I went to the store and found it to be acting normal......Im so confused....any ideas?
 
Oh yeah, i have a 04 pac awd
 
Also.... Does the tire pressure message center tell you guys WHICH tire is high or low? dealer said it is but mine doesnt....

#75 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [hot_pacifica] by eroberts05

Jan 11, 2009 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: hot_pacifica (Jan 11, 2009 5:15 pm)
All the dummy lights started going on and off on my 04 Pacifica today too! It actually started to act up a couple months ago and I replaced the battery and the alternater then. It drove ok for a while, but the dummy lights would still come on sometimes 1 or 2 or 3 of them on and off, but the car drove ok. Went to AutoZone and they said the engine light came on because the gas cap was not on securely. Today the dummy lights really started going crazy, the car died at Wal Mart. After sitting about 15 min it started. Tried to drive it and the ABS light started flashing and all the dummy lights, event the Airbag light, and the car acted like the brakes were on then it would speed up on its own and the headlights kept going more dim. The car was acting like it was possessed! I was afraid to drive it home and happened to be near the Chrysler dealer so I left it parked there. They were closed, so I left the key and a note in the night drop. I hope and pray they can figure out what is wrong with it and fix it. I really liked this car and did not want to get rid of it. Just wonder how many Pacifica owners have had this problem.

#76 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [eroberts05] by hot_pacifica

Jan 11, 2009 (9:55 pm)

Replying to: eroberts05 (Jan 11, 2009 8:26 pm)
yeah, that is weird..... although I do have to say It never effected the driving, I heard someone else say in a different forum to turn the key to: on, acc, on, acc, on..... and a trouble code will tell you anything wrong with it, Im going to try it out tomorrow.

#77 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [hot_pacifica] by hot_pacifica

Jan 12, 2009 (10:13 am)

Replying to: hot_pacifica (Jan 11, 2009 9:55 pm)
There might be something to the gas cap idea, as strange as it may seem, I filled the car up with gas today and everything was fixed.... the engine light turned off and everything......

#78 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [hot_pacifica] by eroberts05

Jan 12, 2009 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: hot_pacifica (Jan 12, 2009 10:13 am)
My 04 Pacifica was repaired today, they said the connection to the alternater was burned up and they replaced it and it is running fine now. We will see how it does. I will update to let you know if I have any more problems or if it does ok. The gas cap thing, if it does not seal tight it does cause the engine light to stay on. They seem to be very sensitive. Someone else I know that has an 05 Pacifica had that happened to them also!

#79 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [eroberts05] by pacmom

Jan 15, 2009 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: eroberts05 (Jan 12, 2009 7:25 pm)
I had same problem,my problem started after I was hit in an accident from behind. I took it to the local chrysler dealer. They said the problem was the control module which was covered by the factory warranty. I read online that this is part of a recall on the 04 & 05 Pacifica. I would call the dealer and ask about this.

#80 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [pacmom] by Valiant451

Feb 13, 2009 (6:33 am)

Replying to: pacmom (Jan 15, 2009 5:28 pm)
I have an 04 Pac, when I turn the key to the ACC everything works. When I start the car the heater, windsheild wipers, windows, and radio don't work. If any one has an idea of what is happening please send me an e-mail. Any suggestions are welcome!

#81 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [Valiant451] by eroberts05

Feb 13, 2009 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: Valiant451 (Feb 13, 2009 6:33 am)
Well I had mine fixed about a month ago, and my engine light came on AGAIN a couple days ago, I am scared it might be an electrical problem. I hate to keep sinking money into it. I really think I am going to have to swallow my losses and get rid of it, sorry to say, cause I really did love this car.

#82 of 131 Re: All lights went crazy on cluster today [eroberts05] by Valiant451

Feb 16, 2009 (10:56 am)

Replying to: eroberts05 (Feb 13, 2009 4:03 pm)
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for an 05 Pac? I'm not going to spend $140 for the entire book. I need to know what the wires are running to the PCM.

#83 of 131 Dash lights, cruise button lights, auto on/off headlights!?! by nupromo

Mar 05, 2009 (8:06 pm)

I just purchased an '05 Pacifica... Touring AWD. 51200 miles, loaded and was a pretty good deal
 
1. While headlights are on, and all buttons are lit - I am missing light behind the Temp & Pwr buttons. Any idea what the process is to get this fixed? 1 or 2 bulbs? removal process for the heating unit to reach the bulb?
 
2. Are the Cruise buttons on the steering wheel light up? They do not right now, should they? I hope so, cannot see them in the dark.
 
3. Auto on/off headlight option... is missing from this vehicle. My last 4 vehicles had this option - they were from 2000. I mean come on!! Is it true that only the auto dimming mirror and a new turn signal stick will provide this option? (Mirror 4894387AA & Turn signal 4685956AC) Are these difficult to install?
 
Thanks in advance!!

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