I have a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country that started out making a grinding noise and the steering would become stiff when turning. Now it leaks power steering fluid almost immediately putting it in and a loud whining noise and almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. What could the problem be?

Marvin

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• Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: Van won't start. Just makes a clikcing noise. Horn sounds weak.

THIS IS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID, REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STARTER OR JUST REPLACE THE SOLENOID ON TOP OF THE STARTER IF YOU CAN BUY IT SEPERATE.

SOURCE: front end grinding and vibration

CHECK THE HUB BEARINGS. THEY ARE SEALED FROM THE FACTORY AND MAY BE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. GOOD LUCK

Marvin

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• Posted on Oct 20, 2008

SOURCE: i have a problem with power sliding doors on 2001 Chrysler Town and Country limited

do you mean they are sticking?

SOURCE: Ignition key will not turn

Thanks to the person with the wd40 suggestion. stuff that little red tube right up there and liberally spray. I just had the panic when I went to drive to the store in my 98 town & country and the key didn't turn. I read lots of varying solutions and was ready to get the emergency locksmith out here to replace the barrel and then I stumbled across that suggestion here. It made so much sense...and it worked. The barrel will probably still need to be replaced at some point, but not urgent.
thanks again!

SOURCE: Vibration/Humming/Grinding noises when stopping or turning left.

when turning left vehicle distributes weight to right front wheel bearing causing load. since u describe a noise in right front while driving straight i would suspect failed right front wheel bearing. see if your noise changes/goes away while turning right that should tell u 4 sure