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.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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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.
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
Airbag clock spring material causes blinkers and other electrical components to malfunction. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Consumer heard a loud noise and there was an immediate loss of control of the vehicle due to the belt tensioner failure, the spring casing broke from its mount and fell from the vehicle onto the driveway.
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.
Intermittent electrical problems since purchase with no fix from mfg.
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.
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The electrical gauges and digital readout have repeatedly failed (7 times) resulting in no way to know speed/MPH the vehicle is traveling, whether engine is overheating, gear that the transmission is in, car alarm does not function, all gauges are either giving faulty readings or no readings at all. This is only the most often repeated problem. Additionally, there have been numerous and different problems resulting in overheating, 3 battery replacements, premature replacement of brakes and wheel cylinder, numerous other problems. Vehicle currently not functioning due to 7th. Failure of electrical gauge panel, lights staying on causing battery drain and failure. Useless to recharge the battery because continuous burning of dash panel lights will continue to drain battery. No car alarm because of computer failure.ehicle
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.
Electrical locking mechanism for rear passengers doors went out, causing left rear passenger door to lock and not open from outside or inside. Consumer was forced to purchase a new electronic control mechanicism for repair. Also, alternator had eaten through electrical harness. As a result air blower only had 3 speeds, and harness had to be replaced.
Clock spring failure causing airbag to fail, causing cruise control to fail and also causing horn to fail. The mechanic said the failures were due to the clock spring failure.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, cruise control and horn assembly are inoperable.
Airbag light came on/horn and cruise conrol stopped working, dealer stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced.
In january 2001, my 1996 chrysler town & country minivan's "airbag" warning light came on and has stayed on continuosly since that time. At the same time ... My horn and cruise control stopped working as well. I have checked the fuses and they are all in proper working order. Today, I learned from your web site that cnn.com reported on this very problem on 3-19-01. This article prompted me to file this report. With all three failures, airbag warning light, no horn and no cruise control, I'm assuming the airbag is defective and will not deploy in the event of a frontal crash.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, cruise control/ horn assembly are inoperable.*ak dealer replaced clock spring assembly.
Air bag light is on, horn and, cruise control do not work.*ak driver side passenger door lock failed.
Consumer was traveling 55mph and another vehicle cut in front, causing a head on collision. Front airbags didn't deploy. Consumer and passenger sustained major injuries. Both vehicles were totaled. Weeks before accident, consumer had been back and forth complaining that airbag light was going on and off, and horn stopped working. Dealer didn't have a remedy as to why the ABS light was coming off.
Horn is not active/ cruise control doesn't work, and air bag light is illuminating on dash panel. Dealer has been contacted, and was willing to replace clock spring for a fee.
Airbag light is on, and horn/cruise control doesn't work at all. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak spiral clock spring replaced.
Airbag light came on, and both horn and cruise control do not work. Defect can cause serious damage in event of an automobile accident.
Airbag light came on/horn, and cruise control failure. Consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic who has repaired vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Battery has gone dead three times-all replaced under warranty-in less than 3 years.
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