Airbag light on , horn & cruise control are not working
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan acceleration complaints
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The horn and cruise control are not functioning, and airbag light is on continuously.
Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer.
Airbag light stayed on and cruise control stopped function. Dealer replaced "clock spring" assembly to repair problem. Airbags not working is a big safety issue.
Vehicle is experiencing several electrical problems, the starter motor failed and was replaced, the front window would not go down, the passenger side sliding door lock will not work from the key control, the wipers occasionally go on when the directional is activated, all the bells and lights came on along with the doors locking for a period of about 5 minutes while vehicle was in motion, vehicle would not start, consumer states it seemed like the battery was dead and on one occasion the vehicle would not shut off until the battery was disconnected.
Airbag light is on/ horn does not work, an d cruise control failed.
Airbag light stays illuminated, cruise control operates intermittently.
Airbag light came on, and horn/ cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clockspring assembly.
Electrical connection, clockspring, for the air bag failed. Airbag, horn, and cruise control inop.
Clock spring assy. Failed due to manufacturer defect. It causes air bag light to come on disabling air bag, cruise.
While driving clock spring became inoperable, forcing air bag to disengage, and horn to become inoperable along with cruise control. Also windshield wipers when used at high speed completely shutdown. Please provide any further information.
Air bag light illuminated, the horn fails to function, and the cruise control system is inoperable. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem. *ak possible clockspring failure.
Have discovered many people with same clockspring failure. Results in loss of horn, cruise control, and air bag light remaining lit at all times.
The airbag warning light on the dash has been activated. The horn and speed control are also inoperable which occurred about the same time the airbag light went on. Also, the windshield wipers activate occasionally even though the switch is in the off position. The outside mirrors also move when the automatic door locks are activated. It is my understanding that the air bag, horn and speed control problems are currently being investigated by the federal safety agency. A faulty clockspring assembly is the possible culprit.
Clock spring failed, disabling horn, airbag, and cruise control. When we brought it to the dealer, we were told that it is a common problem, but that since the vehicle was out of warranty we would have to pay $250 for the repair. Since then, two other friends with the same car have had their clock spring fail, and they have had to pay for the repair. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin (08-010-01) for the repair, but refuses to provide the repair at no, or a reduced, cost. As the horn and airbag were disabled, I feel that this should have been covered as a safety issue recall.
Airbag light came on intermittently for a week; has stayed on permanently ever since oct 8, 2001. Cruise control no longer works. Horn is still working as of 10/21/01.
Airbag, cruise control and horn were inoperable causing a safety issue.
While traveling 45mph air bag light flashed on/off until it remained continously on. Problem effected horn usage and cruise control. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that clock spring needed to be replaced due to being broken.
Airbag light intermittently comes on and off. Cruise control off switch doesn't disengage vehicle, only if brakes are applied cruise control shuts off. Steering wheel makes a squeaky noise, but doesn't seem to affect consumer's steering ability. Dealer advised consumer to bring vehicle in to be inspected.
Cruise control in-op. Clockspring was bad.
Air bag light would come on/off while cruise control failed to operate properly. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak
While in driveway vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed to 30-40 MPH in a short distance with foot still on brake, causing vehicle to crash into a tree. Prior to incident consumer smelled wires burning.
Clockspring assembly failure (airbag light; no horn; no cruise control).
Airbag light came on - cruise control, horn inop, clockspring is broken, common problems.
While stopping another vehicle hit consumer from behind, causing consumer to run into vehicle in front. Then, consumer ran into a fence. Passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side air bag did not deploy.*ak driver's side seat belt came loose and hung driver by left arm. Driver's seat broke, fell back, and hit child in car seat in the head, the middle seat where two toddlers were, also broke and flipped backward, consumer was injured, also stated horn and cruise control did not work, possible clockspring failure.
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Also, horn and cruise control did not function properly. Dealership informed consumer that there was no recall for this, and had not assisted consumer. *ak the consumer feels very unsafe driving this vehicle.
While traveling air bag indication light would stay on. Also, horn did not not work. *ak consumer also states cruise control does not work as well, consumer was advised by dealership the air bag probably needs to be reloaded and the estimated cost would be $400-$500.
Repaired by dealer "clock spring" $217.80 not covered by warr. Common problem per dealer.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Since incident, SRS light stayed illuminated while driving, and horn assembly/ cruise control became inoperable.*ak
Air bag light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.*ak the consumer had traded the vehicle.
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