Clockspring failed, causing cruise control/horn, and air bag to malfunction. Please provide any additional information.*jb....
1998 Dodge Caravan electrical complaints
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I only have 35,000 miles on this car and of course the warranty is expired. And all of a sudden, the car acts like it has 135,000 miles on it. This has already cost me over $200 to repair brakes because of rotors, not bad brakes. Now I need $1000 head gasket work. Starter only seems to start when it wants to. Very temporamental. What is going on here that a 35,000 mile car would have so much wrong so soon. Dt
Vehicle was parked. Consumer turned the keys in the ignition, a nd vehicle caught on fire. The fire came from under the hood. Their were no problems or warnings prior to the fire. Please provide more details. Ts
Consumer stated the ignition switch failed.
Air bag sensor light came on. Also, horn and cruise control are inoperative.dealer contacted.
Problem is with a component called a "clock spring connector". It controls not only the air bag deployment system but also controls the cruise control and horn operation. I have been out on the internet and noticed that this is a common problem with all dodge caravans dated from 1994-2000. I have also spoke with numerous repair shops stating that they see this problem at least 2-3 times a week. Thank you for you time and consideration to this matter.
Air bag sensor light came on and stayed on, causing horn and flashers not to work.
Air bag light comes on and horn is not working, leading consumer to believe that clock spring material was defective when contacting dealer. Dealer noted the same problem.
Clockspring has failed rendering the airbags and horn unusable. This is a safety hazard and other year dodge caravan minivans have been recalled. My dealer said that my year minivan is not part of those recalled. I believe this safety component failure needs to be recalled by the manufacturer and replaced.
Consumer has been having problem with key not turning after it was put into ignition. She has to play with it for a long while.
While driving tried to use horn and there was no response. Air bag light illuminated and did not go off.also, cruise control did not work. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
I have had a recent problem where I just thought that the air bag light was on. I later learned that not only is the air bag light on but the air bag will not deploy if n accident occurs. In addition the horn and cruise control does not work. By searching on the web I have learned from the dealer that this is a common problem in their vehicles. It will cost me over 250 dollars to correct. How can dodge know that this problem exists and does not tell anyone or have a recall. This is deplorable. I am sure that deaths have occurred because of this and dodge knows this too. Please let me know what can be done. Thank you. Vince filliben 610‑361‑8921.
At least a year ago, my airbag light came on and has stayed on. Approximately the same time, I began having problems with my criuse control. In addition, my horn has quit functioning. I contacted a dealership, and they stated it sounded like the airbag clockspring had gone bad. The part alone was estimated to cost $250. I recently checked the federal safety agency site, as see that my van is not the only one with these same problems.
Air bag light on instrument panel flickers on and off intermittently. Also, horn has failed to operate during operation of vehicle. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Air bag light is on, consumer states she has never hit anything.
Vehicle was set on cruise control at 70-72mph. Consumer made rest stop/ got back on road resuming cruise control,and it quit working. Horn would not work either. A day in a half before, airbag light just stayed on. Consumer hasn't contacted dealer.
Horn would not blow, and airbag light is on. Took to dealer, dealer stated vehicle needed a clock spring. Please provide any further information.
Consumer states left front side of vehicle appears to be lower than the right and the brakes wear down only on the front left side, vehicle skidded when brakes were being applied which caused an accident consumer was advised front caliper, rotor and brake pads were needed because they were worn, dealership advised consumer they could not explain why vehicle was skidding, consumer is having to replace the rotor, caliper and brake only on front side every 8000 miles, consumer was advised by delearship that this type of vehicle is known to have problems with the brakes and would probably have to be replaced every six months. *jb key would not turn in ignition, dealer attempted to remove cylinder and it broke, dealer replaced. Tape dragged in the tape player, dealer replaced. At times when starting vehicle, there is no radio, lights, or horn, dealer could not find any problems. Serpentine belt was replaced. Slight fluid leak from transmission cooler line,consumer states transmission jerked. Arm rest fastner backed off. Left front brakes continue to wear and pull vehicle, brakes lock up causing vehicle to skid.
Air bag light on / horn doesn't work / cruise control doesn't work
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Serpentine belt failed for the 4th time while driving. Had heard a funny noise prior to no steering. This caused a loss of steering control. First 2 times was at 35mph. 2nd 2 times was while starting vehicle. Been to dealer each time to have belt replaced.*ak power steering, water pum, alternator and air conditioner failed.
While driving at 65 MPH with cruise control set smoke was coming from under the vehicle due to transmission being replaced. When consumer stopped vehicle. It wouldn't start back up.
Computer system failed. Yh
Unable to start the vehicle because the positive side of battery terminal could not be tightened. Yh
Fuel gauge failed.
Battery failed.
Can't find horn on steering hub.
Total electrical system failure, causing accident/injuries.
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