1997 Chrysler Town & Country Logo
C
Crystal Kubiak Posted on Feb 10, 2014
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Battery light and abs light come on,van wont start

When I try to start my van, I have to wiggle the key as Im turning it or it will not start, all the dash lights on but the van itself wont start now the battery light is on and the abs light came on and the van shut down, you have to hit the top of the dash to get the abs light to go off or you cant start it

2 Answers

Steve Harrison

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

  • Chrysler Expert 405 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 26, 2014
Steve Harrison
Chrysler Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

Joined: Mar 07, 2011
Answers
405
Questions
1
Helped
147937
Points
814

Abs and no horn mean that Your Clockspring is broken . You need to pull steering wheel and carefully remove airbag, to get to item. The key cylinder can be changed very easy, key in turn to unlock but dont start car. the a thin screwdriver is put in hole under cylinder, whole thing slides out. Replace with a new one. It clicks in place turn key off. Remove key and you should be good. If it is the cylinder you are golden ; ) they do go bad. Change battery every 3 years alot of electronic stuff, PCM and BCM. the brains of the car. good luck!!

Brad Brown

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Chrysler Master 19,187 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 10, 2014
Brad Brown
Chrysler Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Nov 14, 2008
Answers
19187
Questions
0
Helped
4346523
Points
82261

Sounds like the GEM is bad. This is a computer module behind the radio that controls all those things.

Ad

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 75 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 28, 2008

SOURCE: Brake and ABS warning lights

may be the panel switch which is present inside is not working properly which is giving you this problem sotry to check that panel switch first

Ad

Anonymous

  • 51 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 08, 2008

SOURCE: brake and ABS warning lights on, trac off on.

You may have a bad abs controller. You need to get the code for the abs light from a shop or auto parts store.

Anonymous

  • 5158 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: mini van wont start

It does sound like the battery. other items will work on a low battery but as kenh said there isn't enough amps to power the starter... it needs alot to turn over the motor. before you replace the battery you should test that the alternator is working properly. there is a simple test for it but i'm told as a safety issue that it's best left to a mechanic.

Robert

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 04, 2010

SOURCE: 2004 crossfire starting problem

I had this problem and it need to have the crank shaft position sensor replace and it worked immediately I found this out the hard way after the car died several times and took time to start again

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 16, 2010

SOURCE: 04 chrysler pacifica dashboard lights stay on & drains my battery

my dash lights stay on after i turn off my van, the fan stays on also the alarm does not work or the keyless entry does not work.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

I have a1993 chevy sportvan ,the abs light wont shut off ,the speedometer wont work and it wont shift out of first gear?

I, feel sorry for you, after reading your problem, but don't worry you visit the Reliable-Store they will help you for sure.
Best Manuals
0helpful
1answer

Have no ign lights,engine turns over but wont start

Have you checked the battery terminals? sounds like they are dirty/corroded causing no power to starter.
0helpful
1answer

Whats wrong with my crazy 2004 grand caravan

check for loose dirty battery terminals /dirty loose earth points. This is an indication of incomplete electrical circuit
0helpful
1answer

2002 Pontiac Montana Van. Van randomly does not start.

abs not going to be the cause...possible passlock security system problem....does the security light flash rapidly when it wont start? it is common for the security system to act up on these vehicles
0helpful
1answer

My 1997 Nissan Quest wont start. I don't hear any clicking or anything when I turn the key. The lights and power windows work fine. Tried jump starting the van but same result. Does this sound like a...

My guess would be a switch (park interlock, brake interlock, etc.), a main fuse (located under the hood), or a starter solenoid. One easy check is to turn the key to start and simultaneously wiggle the shifter or pull it in to the Neutral position.

Good luck.
0helpful
2answers

1999 euro van wont start. When I turn my key all

I would have battery checked/charged and/or replaced. Then starter, then alternator checked.
0helpful
1answer

AUDI A6 WONT START ON KEY BUT WILL ON TOW - FAULT SHOWING AT ABS - TRIED NEW ABS UNIT - BRAIN IS NOT COMUNICATING WITH ABS UNIT. TRIED NEW WIRING LOOM - NO REVS WHEN FAULT SHOWING

i have audi a6 2005 ,i turn the key to start noting happen, the lights on the dash does not come on, i checked the battery is good, when the key is on on position the stearing wheel is not unlocked
1helpful
1answer

Van wont start, battery is ok,lights come on ok.then you try to crank it over and everything goes dead? no lights no dash or dome lights all black. wait a few minutes lights come back on then turn key all...

The problem is a loose connection at your battery or the distribution block. This is normally the ground wire. Try tightening these connections and you should not have a problem. Or wiggle the wires.
1helpful
1answer

Mini van wont start

Sounds like starter selanoid, but first make sure battery connections are clean and tight, if sure they are then turn on headlights and try to start if still clicks and lights dim its starter.
Not finding what you are looking for?

348 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chrysler Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Are you a Chrysler Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...