1997 Chrysler Town and Country: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Electrical, Wheels · 204 miles · MI

Well I'am having electrical issues now I close my hood and my 4 ways start blinking, I turn on my van and the ABS & and air bag light come on when I start it but never go off.the cv boot is bad and the half shalf on passenger side I think its making alot of sound when I go down the road ,I already brought brand new outter tie rod ends for both sides, and swag bar lings brand new for both sides springs and mounts, and struts the radio seems to fade in and out you can not see any station numbers or clock time on it so I figured its and elec issues and now in the last couple of day like about july29th, 2015 , I got back home and noticed my temperture light on dash came on and it said h it was it was hot, the day before I just paid for and oil change and thats because their was oil all over the engine and to find out the bolts were all loose but 1 which was striped, but anyways now my fans are not going around and its not keeping my van cool my husband has checked all fuses but can't find the relay for the radiator fan if that even has anything to do with it, I have put over 1,000 in this van now, I'am handid cap and I really need my van to get me around I also don't have the remote to open the doors or lock it so I have to do it with the key , it surely would be nice to have a remote that goes with this van , but it surely would be great if things would work right to, I can be driving it down the road and the automatic door locks will be locking and un locking while I'am driving all by their self also the window wipers wipe but the fluid will not come out on the front windows or the back windows, I hope you can help me out I walk with 1 to 2 canes and sometimes a walker, I have braces on my legs and have to help myself at putting my legs in , I really need a mini van that will work for me, thank you.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Airbags · 175,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v293000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Airbags · 888,865 miles · MI

Air bag clockspring: after the recall repairs was made, the air bag light continued to illuminate while driving. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer wanted to charge consumer for repairs. The stated the part which needed to be replaced was not covered under the recall.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Airbags · PR

The air bag warning light came on after the dealership checked the recall 02v293000, air bag clock spring assembly and indicated that it was fine, and didn't need replacement. Currently, dealership wanted to charge the consumer $70.00 to inspect the clock spring again.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Airbags · NY

My airbag light stays on all the time when minivan is on, and my horn doesn't work I never know how much I needed ny horn till now. Also my cruise control doesn't work either.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

The air bag light stayed on, the cruise/horn does not work, and the clockspring was found to be defective. The clockspring was replaced. Mr scc

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Airbags · 53,603 miles · VA

No response to safety recall to replace minivan's clock spring assembly. * consumer requested assistance on reimbursement for safety recall to replace the clock spring assembly. The air bag light stayed on and the horn was inoperative. *tt

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Airbags · MS

Consumer received recall campaign id 02v293000 and has made several attempts to have remedy performed to no avail. Currently, the airbag light is illuminated ,and horn does not work. Took vehicle in for remedy on 01/16/02 was informed that the service technician was not in and told to return the next day. Consumer called to confirm appointment, and returned on 01/17/02, was told the service technician was currently off site ,and would not return until 2pm, and that the part had to be ordered. Consumer was working and had to leave. Spoke with service manager bob murray and attempted to set up an appointment for 01/18/02, but was informed that the service tech does not work on saturdays. *ak manager also could not confirm appt advising consumer would contact once part arrived. Consumer lives in a rural area and dealer is only option for recall remedy.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · MI

1997 chrysler town and country. The air bag light illuminated, the dealer stated the clock spring shorted out internally, however the consumer received a notice in the mail, regarding the clock spring and that it would be replaced regardless of mileage. The check engine light illuminated, the dealer replaced the egr valve.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Electrical · WA

Began as intermittent horn and cruise control functions, then an airbag light, now all three are continuously inoperative. I diagnosed the problem myself, got a $200.00 estimate from the dealer to replace the clock spring. Have not yet had vehicle repaired as yet due to cost; am awaiting recall notification from manufacturer. Dt

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Airbags · FL

Upon starting the vehicle the SRS light illuminated it stayed on longer than normal, and went off. Consumer restarted vehicle and light came back on again this time staying on. The owner took van to dealer and they informed him that the airbags were disabled, due to a timer spring. Please describe details. Mr

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · NY

The cruise control and the horn were inoperable, due to the SRS light appearing on the dashboard. Dealer was aware of the problem. Ts jg.