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1989 Chrysler New Yorker Questions & Answers
Won't start
Verify starter relay wires are secured, battery cables secured, alternator is able to charge battery...can you jump start it? Also verify ignition switch is in good working order..this can cause your symptoms..cheers
Why wont my car start
I would try checking the timing on it. Maybe even see I if you have compression in each cylinder im case some happened with the timing.
My 1989 Chrysler New Yorker 3.0L V6 won't stay running in gear. I have replaced the fuel pump, filter, ignition wires, plugs, cap, rotor, coil. It will start right up and run when cold, but when it
Forgetting all you have done & why
What is or was the main issue & when did it start
& under what conditions ?
Does the thermostat open ?
Does it reach 195 or more coolant temp?
Does it go into Closed Loop? (Oxygen Sensors
in control of fuel)
Any OBD Codes in any system?
Fuel Pressure Correct as well as Volume
& under a load while driving
Sounds like you were going to say it only has a problem
AFTER it reaches operating coolant temp
SO- none of what you did appears to be related
First-- you find & resolve all problems. THEN do your
Preventative Maintenance-spark plugs,filters,etc.
Check or test the switch on the transaxle, that is for gear
selection,whatever you have there
May be the only problem you ever had or one of two problems
Only runs when cold-- in park only?
Won't run hot or cold-- in ANY gear?
Can you even drive it at all?
How about an Idle air control solenoid/valve
on or near the throttle body-got one of them?
Trans not shifting from first gear
Like all vehicle issues
You pick the place you want to diagnose
the problem
I would guess your going to have to rebuild the trans
Way too old for that expense,part with it
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