1997 chrysler t&c van repeatedly loses all dash gauges so you can not tell how fast you are going etc.. Abs light and service engine soon light come on. No remedy as of yet . Had one mechanic tell me it was the body control module but it would cost over $900 to replace{and that might not fix the problem!}. Also lost wiper function, I have to use the wash function to clear windshield when it's raining or snowing. Mechanic said that is related to the bcm also.
1997 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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As we were driving down the expressway one day the gauges all froze for about 3 days and from that moment on the locks lock and unlock while the car is in motion, it is a continuous thing every time we get in the vehicle. My wife was driving oneday and the doors unlocked on her and the driver door slung open , the only way that I have been able to deal with this is by driving with the door not fully closed so that it will stop locking and unlocking, but that only lasts for so long then it does it at times when the door is not fully closed as well. This has got to be some kind of a manufacturers thing because my horn is not working either and it all has to do with my drivers side door. If there is some type of recall or answer please inform me in a hurry, this is a dangerous problem that really needs to be rectified.
Since we purchased this van in 2001 we have had a problem with it not wanting to run, at first it was intermittent, but now it is just sitting at the shop. We have taken it in to the dealer 6 times, and to 2 other mechanics 4 times and finally may have found that it is the body control module. We have already spent thousands of dollars on this van and now they want another $1000 that we do not have. I have been reading lots of complaints on the computer concerning this part of the vehicle, why is there no recall for this???
While driving 45 MPH electrical system failed. As a result, headlights/windshield wipers, and horn failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic determined that electrical wiring harness failed, and it will cost $1300 at consumer's expense to fix it. *ak the harness was installed at the factory under the battery. The battery corroded and acid leaked onto the harness which caused varying electrical problems. Nm
The power door locks malfunctioned. The locks click off and on every 5 to 10 minutes. The vehicle is equipped with a manufacturer installed remote security system. .
The instrument panel lights shut off while driving. *nlm *cb
The horn often does not honk when the center of the steering wheel is pushed. Several times, I have tried to honk and was unable to. One has to push hard and then "search" for the spot that will make the horn honk. This is a serious problem for me, but chrysler has not helped me.
The evaporator heater coil and expansion valve malfunctioned. Prior to this, the air conditioner was not cooling the van. This happened since january 2002. The consumer was told by the manufacturer there was no recall on the above parts. *ak the battery had been replaced on four occasions, the rear brake drums, the serpentine belt and tensioner had been replaced. *scc also the horn, driver seat rack and grill were replaced.
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. *nlm returned usps, 2nd attempt made 05/21/03 failed.
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
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the clock spring went out causing the consumer horn not to work. Dealer notified ts
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
Electrical system failure associated with instrument panel, speed control, locks, warning lights. Dt
Air bag light stays on, horn and cruise control doesn't work since light has been on. Dealer wants $500+ to fix. Several other chrysler owbners have this problem.
Air bag light remains on while driving, also horn & the cruise control are inoperative. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Without prior warning while traveling on highway noticed that there was no horn or cruise control, and airbag light appeared on dashboard.
My 'air bag' light flickered for a month and then finally stayed on. I discovered my horn did not work, or the cruise control. I replaced the fuses, and the problem continued. I contacted my repair shop and was told other minivans had the same proble. He referred me to the dealer. The dealer was well aware of the problem and told me it was the "clockswitch". It would cost approximately $250 to repair. He informed me that my air bag does not work, in addition to the cruise control and horn. I researched the web and found many others have the same problem. I contacted chrysler, they claim it is not a defect and not a reall. This should be a recall since over 124,511 of these parts have been replaced, at the owner's expense, and who knows how many vehicles are out there where the operators are unaware their air bag will not deploy. This is a sfety issue!!!!!! Please investigate!!!
Air bag light remains on while driving. Horn and cruise control were inoperative. Dealer notified, and they replaced the clock spring. Feel free to provide any further information.
The airbag warning light came on in june. I contacted the dealer and was told that it was the clockspring without them even looking at it. They also told me that my cruise control and horn would fail next. Sure enough, about a week later the cruise control and horn ceased to function. I have a friend with a 1997 caravan with the same problem. If the dealer knew what was wrong with it sight unseen, that indicates that this is a common problem. I see that there is an open investigation (the federal safety agency action#ea01007) into this very problem, and I hope that it results in a recall soon. The dealer wants almost $300.00 to fix it.
Air bag light is on continuous, horn does not work, and cruise control does not work.
Consumer experiencing problems with the instrument clsuter module gauges and overhead computer malfunctioning. Also service engine soon light is illuminated. Dealer suspected an electrical problem and stated that battery needed to be replaced, consumer refused repairs, consumer believes the problem that other chrysler vehicle are having, he is experiencing the same problem, the manufacturer recalled 2 chrysler vehicles and consumer believes that other models should be included as well.
Instrument panel cluster module was replaced at 64,000 miles. Problem has reoccurred, and cluster needs to be replaced again. Dealer notified. *ak
Airbag sensor light illuminated. Also, horn stopped blowing. Please provide any further information.
The clock spring controls the air bag system, horn and cruise control system. I was told by the repair technician at the dealership that the part(clock spring) has failed on other vehicals and that chrysler has recalls on some of these vehicals for the same part.
Brought vehicle to chrysler dealer in bloomington, mn. They said that this was a common failure in chrysler mini vans. However, it is not a chrysler problem, but up to the owner to repair. Estimated at $300.00 cost. Also called chysler corporate customer service, same ansewer: too bad, they errored at my expense. This is a family vehicle and I don't consider the horn and airbags frills. Additionally, I understand that chrysler has already replaced over 124,000 of these parts at owner expense.
Horn is not working. Took vehicle to dealer to check on horn, and found that clock spring was broken. Also, air bags were nor working. This is a safety hazard, and consumer should be notified of this .
Clock spring broke and disengaged horn, and airbag. Air bag light illiminated on dashboard. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle possibly experienced an electrical failure, the insured is asking if there are any recalls regarding electrical systems. Claim #12-0651-368.
The instrument gages and warning lights malfunctioned, consumer was informed by dealer that there was a possible electrical problem and recommended that the battery be replaced.
The clock spring seems to be a very common safety failure in the 1997 chrysler town and country minivan. This clock spring provides power for major safety components including the airbag and horn..
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