1999 Chrysler Town and Country: won't start

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Fuel system · GA

When I went to visit my wife at the nursing home where she is, after I got in my van to go home I only made it a couple miles the gauges went goofy then the motor quit, I had no clue a relative owns a wrecker service so he came and towed me home. The next day I tried to start it but no luck, when I first got the van it did something just like this so I figured it could be the brain so I got one and put it in, nothing so while turning the engine over I didn't hear the fuel pump so I bought a replacement. After going through all of that it still would turn but not start a mechanic came out to look at it and see if he could figure out why it didn't start after looking at it he said that it was probably the fuel shut off relay, that's where it is,I need to find where the cutoff relay is located so I can reset it.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler town and country. On occasion, the vehicle would not start. Also, while driving, the headlights would suddenly shut off. For each failure, the contact indicated that banging on the dashboard would resolve the issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions and the battery, starter, and computer were replaced; however, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Transmission · 163,203 miles · CA

I have a 1999 chrysler town and country limited edition, it started having transmission problems, I got that replaced, the lights that turn on the wipers and air keep blinking and will not turn off, the vans' panel lights won't cut on and the van won't start. When it does start, it cuts off after about 3 seconds. After it does that, it won't start again for 24 hours. Sometimes I unlock the doors and the locks relock themselves before I can open the door. The alarm cuts itself on and sometimes locks me out the car to where I can't put the key in the door. When I am able to cut the alarm off and try to start it, it will start for 3 seconds then cut off constantly until it doesn't start again. I have had my vehicle towed a number of times, no dealership I have talked to seems to know how to fix the problem. Some dealers won't even take the van as a trade-in. This was an investment for my family to travel, now I'm to scared to let anyone ride in the van from fear of being stranded. Last night we were stranded and had to call a cab to pick us up for a $50 ride home. This is not acceptable for a consumer to go through these problems and chrysler has no idea how to fix it without you having to pay thousands of dollars for a quick fix and then it happens again. Going through these problems makes want to never own another american made car, and they wonder why people are starting to buy foreign cars with higher prices but better longevity.

Filed Sep 15, 2007 · Body, Electrical · GA

1999 chrysler town & country limited: problem(s) worsening - becoming more frequent over last 3 yrs: start van, runs 5-10 secs, then shuts off, disconnect battery-wait 3 mins, cranked in beginning, now only 50/50: security system activates and shut system down 24 hrs, disconnect battery but no startl 24 hours, had new key made at dealership use VIN, problems persists: rear vent windows stopped working, changed motors and switches, problem continues: heater in seats recalled, dealer replaced; heaters on recall but would not replace bottom cover(leather)has hole from where heater burning through, now heaters come on/off at will: gauges go off with engine running, back on when they get ready: radio and power windows intermittent: transmission will not shift from first when exiting interstate after traveling in od for 100 miles, happened 3-4 times, not continuous: alarm sounds in middle of night and when standing in street 25ft+ behind the van; manufactured on 4/17/98 so 1999 has mostly 1998 parts, real problematic when purchasing parts: note: have two 1999 t&c limiteds, one having these problems the other (red) only paint clear coat peeling; had to tow van several times. Now having the instrument cluster and lock switch in driver's door replace. Next step change bcm: I am throwing $1s at van, dealerships (more than one) say no idea causation. Dealer has replaced battery, cables, belt, maintenance on transmission +). Your url from chat rooms and forums. Many others having same or similar problems. No luck with their local dealerships either. Have owned many chrysler and dodge products, these may be last! Thank you. Pastor steve randall

Filed Jul 2, 2007 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · KS

I have a 1999 chrysler town and country van and tnbis is the second time within the last 20 months the instrument cluster circuit board, part number 4874440, has failed. This circuit board, behind the instrument panel, controls most of the electrical circuits in the car. When it fails the gauges don't work, the warning lights don't work, the door locks fail, it affects the radio, and sometimes the car won't start. The problem is you never know when it will fail. This is the second circuit board we have had replaced. The two safety issues are the fact that the car may not start. The syptoms are very sporadic. Sometimes only the gauges are affected. Other times it won't start but may start the next day or next week. I was told this also affects the proper functioning of the driver and passenger air bags. When the gauges go out and the passive restraint system and air bag light goes on the chances are they would not function properly in an accident. Chrysler either engineered this circuit board poorly, causing the high failure rate, or their supplier is shipping defective parts. This should be a fleet-wide recall. I called chrysler support and they said they would report the problem. The chrysler file no. Is 16463834.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

My 1999 town and country imtermittenly will not start. We've taken it to the shop several times and they can find nothing wrong. The speedometer, tachometer, etc. Also has shut off by itshelf while driving.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · OH

The engine will not start, it is an intermittent problem, I think it is an electrical issue. I have taken it to a garage and noone can seem to find the problem.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Electrical · 47,870 miles · FL

The instrument cluster will go dead as you are driving the vehicle.non of the instrumentation will work not the fuel, tach, spedo, odometer or anything.just as quickly as it turned itself off, it will turn itself back on and all of the instrumentation will work.other problem,once started it will immediately shut itself off.after a few attempts it will turn itself off and then it will not start or do anything.if you let the vehicle sit overnight, usually the next day, it will start again like nothing ever happened.it does this frequently, but completely sporadically.it has happened to me approximately 9-12 times since I purchased the vehicle in may of 2003.the previous owner had it in the shop, (I have the work orders) for the exact same problems at least 2-3 times while it was under warranty and each time they told him that the problem was solved.the car was sold to me and within the month the warranty expired.I took it to the same dealership and they couldn't diagnose the problem but still charged me for a diagnosis fee.they tell me it is an intermittent problem and that I have to be able to duplicate the problem.when I have it towed to them they can't diagnose it and want me to pay for the repair even when I have a history to show that the problem was never repaired to begin with.I have seen many statements and questions about these exact same problems others are having with their chrysler minivans posted to various internet web sites. How can I get this resolved so that the car drives without endangering myself or my family.I have emailed chrysler directly on numberous occasions.I bought the car with 48,000 miles and it currently has 54,000 miles.I can't sell it because I wouldn't want to pass these problems on to someone else.also, I can't trade it because the owner of the chrysler dealership in my area,al berger of sarasota chrysler has told me himself that he couldn't give me what it's worth because he knows it has these problems.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · OR · fire

When consumer started their vehicle it wouldn't start, then smoke started coming from under the hood. The dealership indicated that the problem was caused by the starter motor. Please provide more details.

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Electrical · PA

Intermittently vehicle will not start, or will stall or will lose power steering. Contacted dealer, they cannot find the cause.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Electrical · CO

Van would not start. Battery appeared weak. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Service department stated that the positive battery cable had corroded through, about 6 inches down from terminal clamp. No outside indication of serious cable corrosion. Concern is that the van gave no indication of a problem up until the time it would not start. If the cable had failed while driving we could of experienced loss of electrical power, and loss of engine power, leading to loss of control of vehicle. Service repair department stated that they are repairing several of these cable per year, at least on the 1999 model vans. Service departement also stated that the wiring design had been changed due to the high cost to replace positive battery cable (quoted as being $720) as it is part of the main wiring harness as well as starting system. I believe this is a potential defect that should be repaired by chrysler. In over 40 years of motor vehicle associated activities I have never heard or seen a battery cable itself that has corroded. I have seen corrosion on a cable next to the old style terminal clamps (e.g., made out of lead) but not to the cable itself. It appears to be some kind of galvanic corrosion as it is only the positive battery terminal that exhibits corrosion. The positive battery cable terminal clamp is made out of a different metal than the negative battery cable terminal clamp.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Electrical · VA

Car still will not start after several replacements of batteries. Then starter and alternator. Spoke to mr. Owens of greenbrier about a extend warranty on my van respond I'll have to get back to you. By the way your van is ready for pick up. I left several voice messenger in response to my warranty that me and mr. Owen spoke about, with no response. I still haven't pick up my van at this time. 16 january 2001 I make one more call to mr. Owen and get his voice message again, I leave a message. He gets back to me on 17 january 2001 tell me that I have a extend warranty for 50,000 miles and my question to mr. Owen does this include my 36,000 warranty, response is yes. Your van it ready for pick up. No it is not ready for pick up I receive a call fom mr. Kramer this morning tell me to pick up my van and less than two hours later mr. Kramer tells me that don't pick up the van because it will not start and we are working on it. Mr. Owen response is I'll get back to you. A hour later mr. Owen call back to tell me that a expert /help desk person is working with greenbrier to resolve the problem. But I'm still without my van which I need to get back and forth to work in and other activities of my three children. Some "southern hospitality program" has failed me. I'm with out a van still. Seven tries to repair a van I think is enough. Chrysler still has not call me to accomdated my no vehicle. Greenbrier chrysler service managers favorite line is me patient. Please help me with this situation.*ak( dot number: )