My mini van will start with the remote, I can put the key in the ignition and the van will drive, but when i put the key in the ignition the van starts but quickly shuts off. I don't know what the problem is.
The key sensor is bad
SOURCE: 1997 chrysler town & country was cutting out,died,now wont start
you need to put a scanner on it and see what code comes up.
my guess would be the crank sensor which is very common .
SOURCE: Key wont turn in ignition
first make sure the steering wheel isn't in the lock position, putting pressure on the ignition switch. if that is ok, get the key cylinder replaced asap before it quits completely. (harder to change a that point) what condition is the key in? maybe try fresh one.
SOURCE: 2001 Town & Country ignition switch locked
you need to call a locksmith to come to your home. They will replace one or more of the tumblers/cylinders inside the ignition key area. The EXACT same thing happened to me. The Chrysler dealership wanted to charge me over $400 to fix the problem. My wonderful mobile locksmith knew exactly what was srong the nanosecond I mentions the make and model! $49.00 later - FIXED! good luck!
SOURCE: 2002 Chrysler Town & Country starting intermittent
I assume you've checked all connections from the battery and starter to make sure they are clean and tight. It is a little weird that you do not have trouble starting in neutral yet you get a clicking sound in park. My first thought would be the neutral safety switch on the transmission but you shouldn't even get a click in park if that is bad.
One possibility is the contacts in your starter have worn down and are causing too more resistance (explains the clicking). At the back of your starter is a metal cover that is held on by three tiny bolts (6mm). Disconnect the battery first! (You might have to remove the starter to get to this part) Remove this cover and pull out the plunger assembly. Underneath are two brass plates. Compare one plate to the other. If one is noticeably thinner then it could be the cause of the clicking. You will even see a round groove in the plate. You can buy the plunger and contacts from this website: http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/densoparts.html or you can opt to get a starter from your friendly auto parts store. The first picture shows the bad contact on the left. Notice the groove, the metal has become really thin there. 
This picture shows a pitted plunger assembly. Always good to replace it too.
This picture shows all the new parts installed.
SOURCE: Town and country mini van won't atart
Can you hear the fuel pump run when you cycle the key?
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