2003 Chrysler Town and Country: check engine light

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · OR

The van was modified by braun corporation. An after market fuel tank with an unstable and unsafe fuel pump mount (they modified the tank which is not a chrysler tank and put a mounting o-ring in place of the standard locking mechanism) is the issue. It fails about every 4 years and causes a check engine light and fuel can spill or leak out of the top of the tank when you fill the tank. When the seal fails, gas fumes enter the cabin. Contact for detailed information and heavy frequency of repeated repairs on this and many other vehicles just like this one. Gibson auto electric 211 se 11th ave portland, or 97214 (503) 231-4100.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 92,151 miles · MD

We are the original owner of a 2003 chrysler t & c. In august, 2009, my wife began experiencing problems with the window motor suddenly becoming inoperable for a short period of time, then suddenly working again. One day, as I was driving the van, the check engine light came on. I immediately parked the vehicle. After a few days, the car restarted and the check engine light went off. However, on august 20, the check engine light came on while I was leaving a conference. After less than mile, then van began shuddering, the lights began blinking then the vehicle died. I was traveling at approximately 40 MPH when this occurred. The van would not restart, in fact the only thing I received was a click. I had the car towed home and again left alone. This time, the when I turned the key, the response was just a click. Also, there was an electrical drain that caused me to replace two batteries. In order to keep this from recurring, I disconnected the negative post. After checking and replacing the starter as well, I had it towed to a facility who confirmed the problem was a bad PCM. The cost to remedy this was $750.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 99,700 miles · NC

Our 2003 chrysler town and country ex model which has been well maintained with periodic maintenance, was being driven at highway speed when the engine began to shudder and engine light illuminated. A strong odor of gasoline was present, so the van was towed to a local garage. The original diagnosis was a bad fuel injector (at 99,700 miles, not totally abnormal). We had a new injector installed, however on the way home the same issue recurred. The shop then said the computer gave a huge list and was likely defective. We had the car towed to the local chrysler dealer. At the dealer, they agreed, and replaced the computer, however the problem was still present. The electrical technician, then spent 2 days tracing the problem. As it turns out there were about 8 or 9 of the 12 wires in the fuel injector wiring harness were bare and shorting together causing the car to run badly, and polluting the oil with fuel in the process. There is an obvious bend in the wire at the point where the bare wires were in the harness. This harness is hidden from view by a protective sleeve, and there were no cuts in the sleeve. The dealer stated that our van provided them with the information needed to fix 3 other vans they couldn't fix before. The bare wiring ruined our PCM, and in the presence of the extra fuel vapors, was extremely dangerous, basically a bomb waiting for the right spark. Because this problem was found in other vehicles, and it is a major safety issue, I believe it warrants investigation, and a possible recall for all vans with this same engine harness. Chrysler was no help in resolving the issue, which in my view was either an installation error or faulty part. Although, there was no external property damage, the faulty part cost me $1400.00 in repairs and the loss of use for 2 1/2 weeks. The wiring harness is available at my home, and I will be happy to send it upon request.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Electrical, Suspension · 89,955 miles · AL

I own a 2003 chrysler town & country that I purchased new in oct. Of 2003 from mortiz in fort worth, texas. Since purchasing this van it has been used for mostly long distance trips and has been serviced regularly. At the end of january 2007 my transmission solenoid pack started leaking. On feb. 15, 2007 I bought a new solenoid pack from madison square chrysler in huntsville, alabama. I installed this item myself being that all that was involved was unbolting the old one and installing the new one. On feb. 20, 2007 with mileage of 87918 I had the transmission fluid flushed by the above mentioned dealer as well as oil change and maintenance checks. On feb. 28, 2007 the check engine light came on. I returned to the dealer on march 1, 2007 with mileage of 87990 for another round of service costing $1033.42. On april 21, 2007 with mileage of 89955 I had complete transmission failure with my two children in the van. I have not taken any action at this time to get this resolved because I cannot afford to pay for a new or rebuilt transmission.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · AZ

Car was in drive but went into reverse on numerous occasions. Engine light came on took the car in transmission, engine , and other parts was found out to be ok or was replaced or fixed. Took car back out and it is still gearshifting from drive to neutral to reverse when the console states the car is in drive.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Body, Brakes · NC

The vehicle would not start. The consumer had to use the battery from another vehicle. *la the consumer started to have problems with a rattle in the door, the brakes squeaked, the air and heating would go up by itself, the back automatic hatch was not working and would come open while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud grinding when the vehicle was placed in reverse due to a faulty accumulator and the check engine light had come on due to the transmission solenoid pack, there was a roaring sound when the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side seat belt was tangled and the drivers side seat belt retractor was faulty, a component was loose in the drivers seat back, there was noise in the sliding door on the right side, the brakes smelled smokey and were scrubbing, the clip on the cup holder was broken and the battery kept dying and would not hold charge. *sc