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	Help Request	Answers
	1987 Chrysler New Yorker 2.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1C3BT56E9H This turbo P O S belongs to a friend, (a retired tech), whom is doing most of this on his own and as asked for help. When started first thing in the morning it will idle fine all day if you don't accelerate. Once you do it will intermitently idle at 1600 rpms....	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Theft System VIN: 1C3EJ56H5S Car towed from another shop - asked to get new keypad and program with my DRB3 - alarm armed and cannot disarm with key in drivers door - passenger door key cylinder mangled - ask other shop - car had been broken into years ago - since then he set and disarmed...	View
	2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager SE 3.3L cruise control VIN: 1C4GJ44G2Y when first road tested found when cruise turned on would set itself at various times. testing found cruise control voltage would vary from 5.0v to 4.0volt and anywhere in between when turning or hittting a bump found clockspring was bad replaced. now cc works ...	View
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C8FY4BB71 Hi Everyone , have a few questions on this pt , It has an intermitant code PO122 and will set when hitting bumps . i replaced the tps and wiring about 6 months ago for the same code and now its back , i can make it set with the key on engine off if i wiggle th... Trouble codes: P0122	View
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L start/fuel fuse VIN: 1C3EL56U11 This vehicle came in on the hook and did not crank. Found the start/fuel fuse blown and the ABS/relays fuse blown as well. I replaced both fuses and the start/fuel fuse would blow immediately when I turned the key to run. That was yesterday and today I put the...	View
	1995 Dodge B3500 5.2L emcc relay VIN: 2B5WB35Y1S This 95 ram VAN 5.2L has a dead short in the emcc circut. To fix/diagnosis futher, I need a new EMCC relay(according to mitchell wiring diagrams,it's a special relay with 3 diodes in it) The dealers have been sending many that were wrong.They need a # of the o...	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 2500 8.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, hard start VIN: 1B7KF26W0T This big Dodge dosent seem to want me to fix it. The owner states that the truck will start very hard intermittently. When it does finally start it will run rough and will stall without help from the driver. On the one occasion that it was symptomatic for me i...	View
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L temp gauge VIN: 1B4HS2826X need some info. this durango came from body shop, small hit to front, no coolant leaks. replaced radiator due to lower dowels breaking off but no leaks. body shop repaired, installed new rad. and condensor. filled and bled system, truck was good. gave back to ...	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1B7HF13Y91 RAM PICK UP - Runs great - 80)90% Of the time! - Intermittantly Under light load - Will misfie badly/ low power/ feel like it is going to stall - Just step on the gas + drive right thru it - Smooth/full power available. Fuel pressure is constant, even when pro...	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota R/T 5.9L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7HGAZ61S ok it will die and no start. when it won't start none of the relays will work. odometer will read "no bus" gauges will not work and scanner will not communicate will computer. IT WILL HAVE WARNING LIGHTS AND STARTER MOTOR CRANKS OVER just something is not ener...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 3.7L Exhaust Rocker Arm VIN: 1D7HA16K42 The costomer came back less than two days later and less than 100 miles later with the exact same problem. I then decided to go all of the way and removed the cylinder head to see what was holding the valve oppen. I assumed that this could be the only cause fo...	View
	1998 Eagle 1500 ram van 5.2L rotors,pads VIN: 2B6HB11Y2W when coming to a stop from about 40 to 50 mph left front at wheel clicks only with brakes applied worse when hot and sometimes sounds like thump rather than click.won't do it when moving slower.rotor is approx .006 to .006 thicknes variation can't do a lateral...	View
	1994 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1J4FY29S1R Hello all, I have a Jeep here I'm having some trouble diagnosing. When the vehicle is cold, it starts up, runs, and idles fine with plenty of power. After about 30 minutes of idling, it suddenly runs extremely rough and then dies out shortly after. Sometimes i...	View

Fixes & Summaries for Chrysler

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	1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L aux ac unit VIN: 2B4GP44R5V Hello everyone, this truck is fixed, it was in fact a bad expansion valve (aftermarket), got one from the dealer which was about 4 times more expensive but I learned a lesson. I don't know about anybody else but when I replace a part that in my mind was at fau...	8
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L clutch disc VIN: 1B7KF2363W Replacing Clutches now make me nervous. The culprit was a bent clutch fork as 90% of the replies suggested. And there is absoulutely no way of seeing any damage, no cracks, flaked paint, twisting...nothing. Would have been an easier diagnosis had the customer ...	6
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L alternator VIN: 1J4GX48S32 sent this one to the dealer,as all we tested seemed to be good.battery voltage to alternator,battery voltage to field,ground to alternator housing, alternator was replaced,pcm replaced. thanks for all the help.	6
	1994 Plymouth Voyager SE 3.3L Cuts out VIN: 1PGH54R7RX I had one post nailing it right on the head, flex plate broken and locked into position causing eratic signals including dropped signal and late timing of course. Thank you to all of you guys this is one nightmare behind me..hank P.S. I found it by using a mas...	11
	1996 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L No Start VIN: 1P3EJ46C2T OK, vehicle has been gone for awhile, running with no word from customer. It did have a contaminated fuel issue; after getting everything freshened up, it started after cranking for about 25-30 seconds.( relating to earlier reply about map sensor) It runs roug...	7
	1997 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L engine block VIN: 1P3EJ46C0V Looks like the block is junk. Seems to be a common problem or should I say not real uncommon. Usual the head cracks but 1 in a 100 gets the block. Repair is on hold until customer decides on which avenue to take. Roll the dice with used, a short block or compl...	10

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