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#151 of 223 2008 Chrysler T/C Touring issues by tdevil Mar 29, 2008 (6:40 pm)
We bought a 2008 Chrysler TC Touring edition (fully loaded) in Sept. 2007. Within the first month we were having problems with the power sliding doors not closing when using any of the control buttons (including remote). The doors would close most of the way and then open back up. Intermittent problem only. The dealer looked at it three times before they could duplicate the issue. They updated some programming and haven't had any more problems yet. The time the van was in for the door fix, we also had an a/c issue (not cold) and a third row power seat (driver side) issue, it wouldn't adjust and it was in the reclined position. Turns out we had a blown o-ring on the a/c compressor. They fixed it. Two weeks later, same problem As far as the seat, they had to order a part for the motor. After having to wait longer than they said it would take to get it in, I called and, "oh yeah, your part is here" is the response I get! I made an appointment for several days later to have it fixed. Dropped it off early and was told it would be two or three hours until it was ready. I called later that afternoon, "I was just about to call you, we need another part that has been overnighted" "It'll be ready for you at 11:00 AM tomorrow". Long story short, it was just coming off the truck at 11:30 and wasn't ready until late that afternoon. I haven't been back with the a/c issue yet. The van has just over 10k miles!! Anyone else had similar issues? Thanks Replies to this message: bradnewman (Apr 08, 2008 8:03 am)
#152 of 223 Radio problem ref message #136 by jess82 Mar 30, 2008 (9:54 am)
Found a site telling me how to remove radio. Powering the radio from a 12V power supply showed the radio was where the problem was coming from. The radio part # P56038518AH. Went to e-bay and found a replacement radio.
#153 of 223 Re: 2005 town and country door locks reset [ferarree] by jimmyh1954 Apr 04, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: ferarree (Oct 07, 2007 2:55 pm) Great I disconnected and reconnected the ground on my battery and it worked for me also. Thanks so much guys for posting. The next time it is in the dealerships I will get them to update my BCM with the newly released code fix.
#154 of 223 Re: 2008 Chrysler T/C Touring issues with Power Sliding Doors by bradnewman Apr 08, 2008 (8:03 am)
Replying to: tdevil (Mar 29, 2008 6:40 pm) I am having the same issue with my power sliding doors. Both have been flashed with the update per the bulletin, but I am still having the problem that my doors intermittently almost closes, then opens back up. It might do it 1-8 times in a row then works fine for week. The dealer has look at it 3 times. Just recently he said he went to some training on this vehicle and said they are having tons of issues with the doors. He said that his instructor told him that the program flash fixes about 50% of the problems (mine wasn't in the 50%) and that for the rest of them adjusting the bolt that holds the rear hinge on the sliding track (up top by the rear window) helps align the door and can resolve the issue. It didn't work for mine. Its a new 2008 T&C with 4100 miles still under warranty. Dealer can not find or fix the problem. I have had 3 other issues that were fixed maybe this info will help someone. 1) rattle from driver left wheel well - Solution Control Arm bolt was loose re-tightened. 2)Sever noise from above drivers head - Solution found and tightened screws in visor bracket and entertainment console per bulletin. 3) When wheels were turned all the way left while moving forward slowly then turning back to the right a sound can be heard from the wheel well. It sounded like someone pulling back on something metal then letting it go. Solution Control Arm was making contact with the back plate. Back plate was adjusted to allow clearance.   If anyone has any help or idea or something on the doors that has not been previously stated that would be GREAT.
#155 of 223 Buggy software by srs_49 Apr 09, 2008 (6:16 am)
Keep in mind that buggy software: 1. Aborted the first launch of the Space Shuttle 2. Lost the Mars Climate Orbiter 3. Caused the loss of the Mars Global Surveyor 3. Lost the first launch of the Arianne 5 booster 4. Was responsible for several deaths by radiation poisoning from the Therac-25 radiation therapy machine 5. Was responsible for the delayed opening of the new Denver airport (because of problems in the software controlling the baggage handing system).   So, it doesn't surprise me that, if door operation and the climate control are controlled by software, there are going to be problems.   I hope the re-flashes of the software the dealers are doing is with an updated (hopefully fixed) software image, not the same old that came with the vehicle.
#156 of 223 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT catches on fire!!!! by chuckvan Apr 17, 2008 (10:43 am)
I and several co-workers drive the new 2008 Grand Caravan as our company vehicles. Some of us are having issues with the sliding doors being open when we return to the vehicle. From reading some posts it seems that we are just not paying attention and the door is actually not fully closing when we push the close button on the remote. We walk away not knowing that it aborted the closing process.   Another co-worker had his parked in the driveway for several hours and his son came into the house and told him that the wipers were running on the van. Indeed, both the front and rear wipers were running. The key was in his pocket and he had not driven it for several hours. Then he noted that smoke was beginning to come from under the hood and dash. He quickly grabbed some tools from the rear of the vehicle and then removed the battery terminals. He called a tow truck and had it towed to the dealer. I am not sure of the outcome of their inspection.   Has anyone had these problems with their new Caravan?   I thought I was creating a new thread. Replies to this message: asdrew1 (Apr 17, 2008 6:01 pm)
#157 of 223 Re: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT catches on fire!!!! [chuckvan] by asdrew1 Apr 17, 2008 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: chuckvan (Apr 17, 2008 10:43 am) The door is a known issue addressed by a software update available to the dealer. I had mine updated last week and it has not opened back up on its own since.   Not sure about the wiper incident, but I have read of a few similar incidents with various things working on their own.
#158 of 223 door safety by dashark55 Apr 18, 2008 (6:32 am)
#159 of 223 door safety by dashark55 Apr 18, 2008 (6:32 am)
Does anyone know of a way to turn the auto open feature off of the passenger side sliding door? We drop our kids off at school, and we are tired of having to wait for the door to fully close before we can put the van in gear to drive. The line is very long, and we don't like making people wait. I know that it is a safety feature, but the door starts to reopen even if it is 75% closed if you put the van in gear.
#160 of 223 Re: PLEASE HELP 03 T&C.... [stobbchi] by basline11 Apr 23, 2008 (10:02 am)
Replying to: stobbchi (Jan 08, 2008 7:03 pm) Hello-- It's been some time since your post on the door stopping, at the same place, while opening and closing. I've searched the Internet for hours and you are the only one of two people I've found who had the same issue that I'm having now. Did you ever get it resolved? If so, how? I can live with the electric door not working since it is a luzury and I refuse to take it to the dealer. They'll charge me twice as much as the car is probably worth and insist that the ashtray was part of the problem. My next step is to start taking the door apart to see how it ticks and why it's not ticking right. Replies to this message: stobbchi (Apr 24, 2008 3:53 am)

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