1991 Dodge Spirit electrical problems

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

The vehicle would rev up to 2000 RPM possibly due to idle speed motor failure, but the problem continued after the idle speed motor was replaced.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

When I use my A/C the underside of the steering column beganto get hot, so hot that it has melted the steering column cover. I've taken it to my local dealer, who stated that the problem was with the ignition switch, so I had them replace the switch, $150.00 later, the problem still exsits. I went back to the dealer, who now stated that the problem was with the heater/AC blower motor, so I replaced that as well. $170.00 later, still haveing problems. Long story short I've replaced everything that has to due with the heater/AC system to include the entire ignition system and the problem still exsits. I've gone so far as to visit local junk yards in order to see if evidance exsits that other 91" dodge spirits have had the same problems, of the 15 cars that I inspected all but one had the same overheating problem, I was able to identify that these cars had the same problems by viewing the wiring system under the steering column and notice that the wiring and steering column cover were melted or had heat damage caused to them as did my own car.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Electrical · TX

Paint is peeling constantly in chunks,and steering wheel and surrounding areas become hot with heat from assumeably the ignition.

Filed Jun 5, 2000 · Electrical, Steering · NJ · fire

Repeated attempts by the dealer to repair this problem/defect have not ever actually fixed it--it keeps reoccurring. No safety defect listed in the summary.

Filed Sep 9, 1998 · Electrical · CA

When starting the vehicle the gear shift would move, but not catch any gear. This was due to battery acid leaking unto the leakage cable for the gears. The dealer stated that nothing could be done about the acid leaking onto the cable. However, the dealer did replaced the cable.

Filed Feb 5, 1998 · Electrical · WI · fire

Smoking steering column due to failure of the ignition switch.

Filed Sep 17, 1997 · Electrical · MD · fire

The wiring in the steering column started a fire and burned through the plastic that covers the steering column. This happen right after starting the vehicle. Driver was able to get out of vehicle safely. The vehicle will be repaired next week. *ak the dealer said to be the wiring harness as defective.

Filed Aug 15, 1996 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle's ignition system electrcal wiring shorted and burned up.car would not turn off or release key from ignition.

Filed Aug 17, 1995 · Electrical · NJ

Upon using vehicle after hot start, vehicle performs erratic w/stalling and hesitation. Tt

Filed Jun 5, 1995 · Electrical · CA

Every six month when coming off the exit car stall. Tt