The horn/airbags, and cruise control are inoperable. Dealer contacted. *ak dealer stated that the clockspring an electrical part that sits behind the steering wheel failed, dealer also stated that this is a common problem with these particular vehicles.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country airbags complaints
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Horn,cruise control,and air bag none functional.
Horn does not blow, airbag light stays illuminated, and cruise control does not work. *ak
The instrument panel air bag indicator light comes on due to SRS air bag assembly failure.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also, cruise control and horn are inoperative. *ak serpentine belt failed. Tensioner belt failed and was replaced. Mirror light is out. Dealer replaced the faulty clockspring.
Air bag sensor light remains on. Criuse control and horn are inoperative. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Also, air bag light stays on. Contacted dealer. Please add VIN.
Cruise control and horn do not work, airbag light illuminated. *ak possible clock spring failure.
The "clock spring" should be covered, but manufacturer says they won't warranty it. Inspite of service contract. ****ak dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****755758.
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Abs light stays on, and horn/ cruise control do not work. Rear A/C unit for the passengers only work on high speed. Consumer spoke with service technician over the phone, and technician indicated it could possibly be the clock spring.
Air bag light stays on/ horn doesn't blow, and cruise control is not working. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that clock spring might be defective.
Clock spring failure resulting in air bag light staying on - e.g. The drivers air bag probably won't deploy if an accident occurs - also the horn no longer works
Both problems are perennial, in form I could not specify. Air bag light is always on and may fail in an accident; horn, by not working may not prevent an accident, it almost happened once already; cruise control is an inconvenience not having. Wipers go on by themselves, specially when turning on the blinkers. At times wipers don't stop and may divert your attention from traffic, it could be a dangerous situation.
Airbag light was on intermittently and stays on, performed diagnostics, no codes present and could not get light to come on, also coolant leak at hose at rear leaf spring, replace rear coolant tube-rubbed through on spring,
Horn fails to work along with an air bag warning light that doesn't turn off; transmission of the car had to replaced in less than four years; electrical systems in the car acts rather sporadic, radio turns off and on by it self; air conditioning no longer works/ hose failed radiator , and water pump had to be replaced
Air bag light comes on intermittentley without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem, it is the clock spring.
Air bag light keeps coming on and staying on. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that the air bag will not come out when light is on.
Airbag clock spring material causes blinkers and other electrical components to malfunction. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
According to 2 dealers. The clock spring for the air bag, if defective, will fail to deploy the airbag. Dealer says it is a very common thing to go bad but the manufacturer considers it a wearable item. (if bad, it will fail to deploy the airbag... Is this not a major safty concern, especially since it is a common failure in chryler mini-vans?).
Failure of horn was notice to alert another vehicle. Air bag warning light comes on and goes out during driving..
Due to the failure of the clock spring assembly, my cruise control, horn and air bag all failed as well. If I had experienced a crash the driver's side air bag would not have deployed.
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag light remained on while driving. Also, horn and cruise control were inoperative. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Clock spring assembly needs to be replaced.
Cruse control failure and air bag light at same time.
Airbag light came on and it won't go off. Also, vehicle wanders to left to right. Dealership is aware of problem.
Pe 00 032/air bag clock spring failure: reporting inoperative horn and cruise control. Also, air bag light sensor remained on while traveling. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under extended warranty or a recall. Provide any further information.
The clock spring in the steering wheel failed. This in turn controls the horn, cruise control and above all, the airbag. When I went to the dealership, the service advisor knew exactly what the problem was, without performing a diagnostic. This was one of several he knew of and was rumored to be a recall. I contacted customer service at chrysler, but received the expected brushoff, and was told that as the steering wheel was turned it causes the part to wear. This seems unacceptable, especially with a safety component. You may as well tell me that the seatbelt latch will fail after so many connections.
Cruse control and horn quit working when air bag light came on.
While driving air bag light will come on and off. Dealer had been contacted, and they said that was not a recall. Consumer will be charged for repairs.
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