While driving 15 MPH and turning vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.
1998 Plymouth Voyager electrical complaints
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Total power shutdown while trying to start. Started 10 minutes later. Various components started failing - door locks, intermittant wiper, rear wiper, rear washer, power mirror. Took to dealer and was told I needed a new bcm. Replaced bcm for $600 and was told that everything had to be repaired! They replace defective bcm 50-60 times a year so that they can tell you your car is not working! What a racket! And apparently the one they replaced had already been replaced before - how many times I don't know. $220 of recommended repairs were not guaranteed to fix the problems either! I reported the details to "customer assistance" and was told they would call back - they didn't. When I called them they said that all assistance was denied! I had to pay $600 so they could tell me what I had already told them! I'll take it to an independent shop where they charge to fix the car.
Air bag light illuminated while driving ,and horn/cruise control were inoperative. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who informed consumer that the clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
My headlights and tail lights come on by themselves when the vehicle is turned off. The local dealership said it was a headlight switch, put in a new one, charged me and it did not fix the problem. Then they said it was a computer. I took it to another dealership and they said it was not the computer, but did not know what the problem was. A third vehicle electrical shop simply had no idea what was causing the lights to come on. So for the past two years, I have removed the fuses from the headlights and only drive the vehicle in the day time. As long as the fuses are not in and I do not turn on the headlights, the problem does not happen. Of course having a car you can't drive at night is a bit of a hindrance.
My headlights and tail lights come on by themselves when the vehicle is turned off. The local dealership said it was a headlight switch, put in a new one, charged me and it did not fix the problem. Then they said it was a computer. I took it to another dealership and they said it was not the computer, but did not know what the problem was. A third vehicle electrical shop simply had no idea what was causing the lights to come on. So for the past two years, I have removed the fuses from the headlights and only drive the vehicle in the day time. As long as the fuses are not in and I do not turn on the headlights, the problem does not happen. Of course having a car you can't drive at night is a bit of a hindrance.
1998 plymouth voyager horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light is on it is now gonna cost me roughly $300 to havethe clock spring fixed. I feel that there should be a recall issued.
Transmission disintegrated, wiper motor problems, and lost of horn and cruise control. *ph
When vehicle is started air bag light comes on and stays on. When air bag light is on horn and cruise control do not work. Consumer saw a the federal safety agency article concerning an investigation of these vehicles.
It is very difficult to blow the horn. You press all you want and can't find it.
The horn assembly sounded off and on intermittently, which caused a short through the vehicle. While pressing the horn there was one minute communication. *ak at times it stayed on for 30 seconds to a minute. The problem was diagnosed for a cost of $350. When the dealer diagnosed it, the cost went up to $1000. As a result of the problem being in the steering unit which housed the air bag. Dealership disconnected the horn. *ph. There was a recall regarding the clock spring which was replaced.
1998 plymonth voyager se ignition- security system failure.
Ignition lock cylinder failed. Dealer replacing says that it happens frequently. Put key in lock and key would not turn or steering wheel unlock.
Consumer states airbag light is on, and the horn does not sound when pressed. Delaer has been contacted.
When turning vehicle off it continued to run and then caught on fire. Dealer notified.
Airbag light is on, there is no horn/cruise control, etc. There is a recall for the clockspring. Consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN.
Ignition key will not work /twice 2002 and again 2003 both times lock smiths were called to fix and both times told me problem constant with this make and model[ usually pin #3 within ignition lock.
The interior light did not come on. The drivers side window failed intermittently. The dash lights flickered. Occasionally the horn would fail. Metal fragment cut through the power steering and caused noise when steering. The door handle didn't open smoothly. The dealer replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers. Also, replaced leaking engine valve cover gasket, engine belt and tensioner. . *ak
The interior lights did not come on, the dash board lights flickered, the driver's window stopped working, and there was a crunchy noise coming from the steering column, it was determined the power steering lines leaked, the front struts and suspension were replaced, at times the horn did not work, and later the consumer received a recall notice regarding the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. This is a courtesy copy to the federal safety agency (cc) the letter is addressed to daimler chrysler.*ph also the valve cover gaskets were replaced.
While driving vehicle at any speed, some times the speedometer goes out, can't tell how fast vehicle is going. The horn stops blowing and head lights come on and off without warning. Consumer feels there may be an electrical problem. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving power steering went out with any warning. Voltage regulator had overheated, and alternator was not charging. Serpentine belt got wet, resulting in belt coming off the pulley. This happens everytime serpentine belt gets wet. Please describe details.
Body control module which is part of security system malfuctioned. Vehicle thinks it's being broken into and shuts everything down. Unable to start vehicle etc,. Contacted dealer.
While driving through a parking lot owner noticed smoke/sparks from where windshield wiper system was located. Within a minute, vehicle filled with smoke, and after exiting a small explosion did follow. Owner did injured, hand burning it. Please describe details.
"clockspring" bad in 98 chrysler minivan. Airbag light on, horn/cruise not working, etc.
After the horn stopped working and airbag light stayed on, we brought the vehicle to a dodge dealer who repaired the clockspring.
Horn pad is too big, causing horn to constantly blow.
Some months in 1998 after purchasing new van the battery died. After jump starting it the low gas light,and ringer kept going on. After it was repaired I was told the battery was defective. In january of 2002 I had to replace the battery. After I did this again the low fuel light, and ringer kept going off. A visit to two service depts., and I was told that the computer had only to be reset. After bringing my vehicle in far service I was than told I had a bad fuel module, and two thousand three hundred were on backorder. This sounds like a defect due to the number backordered, and also that if the consumer has to replace the battery after the warranty expires he now has to incur additional cost for a defective system problem every time you have to change the battery. 2300 backordered modules (per service manager richard biunno) seems to be a defect!!
Dashboard lights went dim, then bright again for a few weeks. Afterwards, instrument panel went blank. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. Please add further comments.
Transmission contained a hole in the case, transmission replacement needed.
Ignition lock seized in the locked position and no amount of effort could cause it to move. The manufacturer's roadside assistance number was called and they called a tow truck. We had to have the ignition lock cylinder drilled out because it is only designed to be removed in the run position. The technician at the dealer who fixed it (howard wilson chrysler/jeep) said that he frequently has to replace the steering column in these cases but he would not be pinned down on how often it occurs, although he did say it is 2-3 times a month. A local lock smith indicated that chrysler locks have a reputation for failing in this way. We had to pay $447 for the lock cylinder, lock housing, and labor and the dealer says it is not covered by warrenty because we are over 36,000 miles. We think this is a known problem that chrysler is covering up rather than issuing a recall.
Auto is on cruse 67 MPH, I feel a "slight studder or quick hesitations" I speed to 72 MPH seems o.k, auto returns to cruse speed all is o.k., 5-10 seconds later I lose power, warning lights on dashboard are not lite, I pull off on shoulder and stop at which time I see "white" smoke at left front, I pull the hood release and it don't release the hood, then smell smoke and it's lite gray,I get out to get help? I do have approx 5 min time or more before I see flames appear between the hood and wheelwell.I est 10 min before the air bags? Explode at which time the fire dept from sav ga and pooler ga arrive a 6-8 mile drive from fire station.
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