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1997 Chrysler town and country minivan problem

I have a 1997 Chrysler town and country with 182k miles, and paid $2700 for it. It has developed the following problem:
Sometimes when I try to start it the instrument panel does not light up,that is to say the gauges all read zero,accept the upper smaller warning light panel light up. The problem is this condition will not let me keep giving the engine gas to start it. It will stall out and not continue to run. Sometimes the instrument panel
goes out while i am driving but doesn' seem to effect the engine accept that I don't know what speed I am going. However if I tap on the plastic cover for the instrument cluster panel the gauges will sometimes come on and the engine will start okay. Whenever the engine is running it runs smooth however. I took it to a car repair shop and they would not work on it. Is it fixable, is it worth fixing, should I trade it in or sale it or just use it for as long as it will last without investing more money to repair it

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go to a scrap yard try to find a second hand cluster they sell you that 75 to 100$ few screw to remove go easy its not to hard to change ive seen plemty of cluster go like that hope its a fixya for you and me thanks pierre

Posted on Jul 31, 2008

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will heet thaw my frozen fuel line

My van has been sitting for about a month with very little fuel in it and I added some gas to see if it would start.  It won't and I'm wondering if its too late to add heet to thaw the fuel line but I'm leery because it might harm the fuel injectors at this late date.

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its never to late to add heetand you definitley want to catch it before the fuel lines split, and adding some more gas will help too

Posted on Jan 05, 2009

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chrysler town and country both power outlets not working

both outlets are not working in the front and back. which fuse do i replace to fix it?

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In the Fuse and Relay BOX Under hood Driver side. Take Lid off and Looking at it by way of Standing on side of Van. The Fuse you need to Replace is on TOP ROW (count from Front end of Van) Count to 7th FUSE and that is the one for BOTH Power Sockets 20 amp Fuse. There is a BLANK Fuse Spot in the ROW Dont Count it ONLY COUNT FUSES. Im Sure you will find this to be the Right Fuse, Otherwise Look at INSIDE of the BOZ LID For anything Further. Please RANK me If You FEEL I DESERVE IT
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Posted on Mar 26, 2009

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1999 Honda Odyssey p0420 Error Code

Hi, My check engine light of my 1999 Honda Odyssey came on recently. The error code read was p0420. Wondering whether this has to do with Catalytic Converter or the O2 Sensor? Thanks.

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Cat efficentcy. replace the converter.

Posted on Jul 07, 2009

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Radiator Fan Relay location 1999 Town and Country

I have replace both radiator and radiator fans w/ shroud. Now the fan stopped working altogether. Purchased a radiator fan relay but cannot find its location. I have torn the entire drivers side engine apart removing both battery and its cradle and air filter and its cradle, and finally the PCM. NOTHING! About to lose my mind.

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On Early Build Modles it is LOCATED , Driver side Front Radiator Down LowLike Below Headlight
On Later Build they are same Local just Up Higher
I Have Pictures if you like I Will Email them to you

Posted on Aug 12, 2009

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Parking Lights Stay On

When I unlock the car, the parking lights come on and won't turn off until the car is locked with the key fob. Any ideas? This is a recently new development. We have already accidently drained the battery once because of this.

juncro said:
the switch is bad please replace same

What switch?

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My 2006 Uplander would not shut off the parking lights. I came here for a solution. I saw the answer here, actually the question, and I used the key fob to lock the vehicle. The lights went off. That was a temporary solve. Now, is this a "glitch" or a "feature"?

Posted on Mar 20, 2010

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how do you change the starter on a 96 town and country

how do you change the starter on a 96 town and country

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands.
  3. Disengage the solenoid wiring connector from the terminal. This connection may be held in place by a retaining nut, or it could be a push-in connector.
  4. Remove the B+ nut and wire from the starter motor terminal.
  5. Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the starter from the vehicle. If equipped, remove the starter motor spacer.
To install:
  1. If equipped, hold the starter motor spacer in position.
  2. Install the starter motor into position on the vehicle.
  3. Install the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
  4. Engage the solenoid wiring connector onto the starter terminal.
  5. Connect the B+ wire and tighten the retaining nut to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
  8. Verify starter motor operation.
Posting pics on next post!

Posted on Oct 18, 2009

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engine fault code P1391

engine fault code P1391

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that is: Intermittent Loss of CMP or CKP which means intermittent loss of crank sensor or cam sensor signal most likely something a dealer or tech needs to repair.
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Posted on May 15, 2011

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the front a/c blower does not work, all fuses are

the front a/c blower does not work, all fuses are good. please help

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J, I am sending you some info to read but it appears that the most likely cause is the blower motor relay. Give the following notes a read and if you need some more help give me a buzz... Best of Luck..

1996 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8L, Vin L 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L, GAS, Vin R, Eng Cfg V6 1996 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L, GAS, Vin R, Eng Cfg V6 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.3L, Vin R 1996 Plymouth Voyager Rallye 3.3L Customer Concern: Front blower does not work; no power to it. Fuse is OK. Tests/Procedures: 1. At the blower motor, there is a Dark Blue wire. This wire should have battery voltage whenever the key is in the "on" position. Power for the blower motor comes from the blower relay.

2. Access the front blower relay, it is located on the driver's side under the dash, near the junction block. There will be four wires going to it. The Dark Green wire should have battery voltage all the time. The Dark Blue wire is going to the motor. The Black/Orange wire should have battery voltage with the key in the "on" position. The Black wire should be grounded at all times. On this circuit, the relay is energized whenever the key is in the "on" position. Potential Causes: Front Blower Relay
Front Blower Relay Wiring
Heater Ventilation Air Conditioner (HVAC) Control Head
Tech Tips: The front blower relay is located under the dash, on the driver's side. It may be necessary to remove the junction block (fuse and relay box) in order to see it. Diagnostic Codes: None

Posted on Aug 28, 2011

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I need the inside fuse box diagram for a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country

I need the inside fuse box diagram for a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country

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