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#602 of 652 Dodge Chrysler e-brake light by varment

Dec 29, 2011 (10:07 pm)

One other thing is the e-brake light on the dash, when ever I make a left turn it comes on and i hear the alarm. My Dodge Neon does the same thing. My T&C and my Neon are both 2005's, Has anyone else heard of this?

#603 of 652 Re: Town and country will not turn over [oneuknow] by amandash

Dec 30, 2011 (11:58 pm)

Replying to: oneuknow (Dec 12, 2011 9:30 am)
You may want to check the neutral safety switch in the transmission. I think it is call something like Range selector switch. I had a similar problem where there were square boxes around all the gears whenever I had a no start problem. You have to drop the tranny pan and valve body to change it. The part is not expensive but its a pain the replace.

#604 of 652 Dash going out problem... by varment

Dec 31, 2011 (12:04 am)

For the dash lights and gauges going out including speedometer, The suspect part is a front control module p/n RL727079AF

#605 of 652 Re: 2005 Chrysler T&C Gone Haywire [fev1] by christiann2

Feb 02, 2012 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: fev1 (Dec 28, 2011 7:48 am)
My town and country broke down and it seemed like the alternator. We replaced the battery and alternator. Three weeks later..again with my three young children, the battery light came on..then all lights started coming on..radio going off and on..it looked posessed! We replaced the computer and it's not fixed!! Does this sound like it could be the same thing. I live in birmingham but may have to call your mechanic!

#606 of 652 Head lights and turn lights flashing(no alarm) by muggelberg

Feb 16, 2012 (5:37 am)

I have 2001 caravan, no alarm on it. The remote starter system quit working about a month ago., We have been starting with the key every morning. This morning the van started as normal, but the head and turn lights are flashing back and forth like there is an alarm going off. (no sound) I pushed all the buttons on the remote starter thinking maybe we push it by chance. The relays under the hood are clicking too. I pulled the two relay that were clicking, but the lights are still flashing?? Any help? Thanks Bill

#607 of 652 2000 T & C weird electrical problem by makinmoves101

Feb 26, 2012 (10:41 am)

I have a problem and all of this stopped working at once...my turn signals don't work, my electrical seats don't work, my heater or air don't work, and my door locks don't work.....i checked all fuses and relays and they are good.....It's very strange because all my other electrical component's work...like the head light's, wipers, etc....and all these thing stopped at once. If there is anyone out there who have experienced this problem...please can you tell me what fixed it.

#608 of 652 Re: 2005 Chrysler T&C Gone Haywire [varment] by samiamwv

Mar 15, 2012 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: varment (Dec 29, 2011 10:01 pm)
My 2005 T&C is having the same problem. Have your problems been corrected and what was. I replaced the alternator when I lost all power but my gauges are still dropping, radio pops and lights blink.

#609 of 652 Re: 2005 Chrysler T&C Gone Haywire [samiamwv] by rpaul3

Mar 15, 2012 (6:30 pm)

Replying to: samiamwv (Mar 15, 2012 5:13 pm)
check codes..
 
try thumping the dash and see if gauges come to life - if any change could be problem with instrument cluster bad connection or solder joint bad.
 
fro more info search :
http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/forum.php

#610 of 652 Re: T&C electrical problems [eggshop] by dick90

Mar 19, 2012 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: eggshop (Aug 30, 2006 2:53 pm)
I have an 2002 town and country and some times it will start and then shut off. All I have to do is tilt the steering wheel either all the way up or down and have no problem starting. It might be okay for a few days and then it will do it again. Dealer thinks it's in the security module. Cost $80.00 to run test on computer.

#611 of 652 Re: T&C electrical problems [dick90] by rpaul3

Mar 19, 2012 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: dick90 (Mar 19, 2012 12:03 pm)
Chrysler is not the only one with the problem many of the VATS type security systems from the past are having issues. There are bypass solutions for most systems. Also sometimes it helps to clean the chip on the side of the key and the ignition with a small amount of rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. I have also heard that carring a big bunch of keys on a key ring can confuse the chip in the ignition key.

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