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  • dave210dave210 Member Posts: 242
    As long as the 1999 wheels are still 16 inch, you won't have one bit of a problem. Hope this helps!
  • mark_325imark_325i Member Posts: 29
    As long as the 1999 wheels are still 16 inch, you won't have one bit of a problem. Hope this helps!

    Not to be snotty, but is that your opinion or are you positive about this? Thanks.
  • caissycaissy Member Posts: 1
    I am interested in any comments on the tranmission reliability of the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country when used to tow. I am considering towing a boat between 1000 and 2000 lb.
  • zinman61zinman61 Member Posts: 14
    On my 2001 Unlimited T&C the driver's side power window began to work intermittently several weeks ago. The switch just cuts out leaving the window in a random position; 1/2 up, all the way down, etc. After 5-10 minutes it works perfectly again. Anyone have a similar problems? Any thoughts on how to repair? (warranty is over).
  • masterpaul1masterpaul1 Member Posts: 421
    My guess is the window regulator. Both front regulators needed to be replaced last year on our 2001 GC.
  • samnoesamnoe Member Posts: 731
    2001 "UNLIMITED"?

    I never heared of it before ? :=)

    It's still 'Limited' to many things!
  • dan15dan15 Member Posts: 1
    My wife is traveling out of town and called to tell me the check engine light was on (99 T&C 3.8L). Other symptoms are the speedometer is not working and the transmission won't shift out of low. I found a couple of other post regarding similar problems but can't seem to find a posted answer.
    Any help would be appreciated.
  • zinman61zinman61 Member Posts: 14
    "Unlimited" lol
    Jeep Wrangler will be my next purchase. Can't you tell
  • ViperggVipergg Member Posts: 24
    Depends on if you have the towing package or not .I'm not sure what the tow capacity without the towing package is. I have a 2004 with the package and it's rated at 3800 lbs . I'm towing probably a 3500 boat and trailer . It's a load and fortunetly don't have to trailer it very far . If the load is less than 2000 you'll probably be ok if you keep the tranny fluid changed at 30K intervals , and I would always drive it in 3rd when towing .
  • bri67bri67 Member Posts: 1
    I am having similar problems with my 1998 T&C.
    Many electrical problems, but problem with not starting is the worst. My mechanic is telling me the anti-theft device is engaging itsself and not letting the van be "stolen". Replaced the computer board-worked well for about a month-just started again. I am so frustrated! The van is no longer under warranty and I've spent over a grand on repairs! I know you wrote this a long time ago, but I would love to know if your situation was resolved and what exactly your mechanic did to fix the problem
  • floridian1floridian1 Member Posts: 1
    My 2002 Town and Country has the same problems that Zinman61 described. I had that problems since last year. The dealer refused to fix the window because the warranty is over (mileage). So I try not roll the driver's side window down. Today I brought my van to Tire Kingdom to fix the water leaks onto the passenger side floor. They rolled both windows down for me because I can't use the air conditioning for 3 hours. Unfortunately, the driver's side window couldn't go up any more :( . Any ideas how to repair?
  • tomtomtomtomtomtom Member Posts: 491
    Happened to me 2 weeks ago (driver side) and hasn't happened again since. And I thought it was just hot weather causing the problem.
  • sensei1sensei1 Member Posts: 196
    In case you haven't found the answer yet. My '98 T&C AWD had the same. Turned out the speed sensor went and everything was fine after having it replaced.

    As explained to me, when the electronic speed sensor goes, speedo don't work, which tells the transmission not to shift. CEL turns on because tranny won't shift.
  • pittypitty Member Posts: 1
    can anyone tell me the number of months for the factory warranty that came with the chrysler 2001 town and country mini van?
  • jglackinjglackin Member Posts: 164
    it depends. 2001 is the year that the extra powertrain coverage came out. it could be 3/36 or 3/36 and 7/100 (the original powertrain pledge). A dealership can run a VIP check on the vin and it will tell you the original in service date and remaining miles. You will need the last 8 digits of the vin and the current mileage. This is also how a dealership would check for open recalls (if this is a van you are considering purchasing).
  • robaroba Member Posts: 1
    i have a 1996 t&c lx,3.3 v6,cruising about 68 the engine dies,no check engine light but thirty minutes later it starts.It will start after it stops but has no power,after about thirty min. it's o.k. for about another fifteen miles.Does anybody have any ideas.
  • tps_coversheettps_coversheet Member Posts: 1
    We purchased a 2001 T&C LXi in June of 2001, near the end of the model year. According to the invoice date, it sat on a dealer lot for several months.

    During the fall of 2003, we occasionally had problems starting the van. The battery had enough charge to open and close the doors, but not enough to start the vehicle. It always jump started easily. We took it to the dealer (15 minute drive – enough time for the battery to charge), were charged $40 for load testing, and advised that the battery was fine. After a few more dead battery incidents, we purchased an after-market battery at Mills Fleet Farm in February of 2004.

    The battery worked fine for several months, but over the past few weeks started to exhibit the same symptoms as the OEM battery. We do not have the DVD player, but I’m sure the remote side doors and lift-gate draw a considerable amount of power. I’ve also heard that a significant amount of reserve power is required to maintain stereo and climate control settings.

    The vehicle has 45,000 miles. Day-to-day use is primarily short trips (less than two miles, perhaps not long enough to properly charge the battery). Has anyone else experienced this problem?
  • masterpaul1masterpaul1 Member Posts: 421
    Sorry to hear about your problem. When it comes to charging systems, it can be very difficult to pin point the problem. What you might have to do is have the whole charging system tested. (starter, battery, alternator, voltage regulator (if they use this any more) and the battery wires/connectors). It is possible for a brand new battery to go bad within a year. It's happen to me in the past. My suggestion of things you can do first is: 1) Clean the battery post and connectors form any dirt or corrosion. 2) Then make sure that the battery is secure where as it doesn't move when you try to move it. If the battery is loss, tighten it up. A lose battery can sustain damaged cells from moving around to much.
  • mustangshopsmustangshops Member Posts: 1
    It is verry likely the fuel pump. We had exactly the same issue, except sometimes the check engine light came on, sometimes not.

    Dealer replacement quote was VERY high. We had a private garage do it. It requires the gas tank to be drained and then removed - the pump is above it.

    The pump was much much less when bought from a parts house instead of the dealer.
  • justjohnejustjohne Member Posts: 1
    I am having a very similar problem on my 2004 Town and Country. It started about 22000 miles and we now have 48000 miles and no resolution to the problem. The Dealership is unable to get a diagnostic code and has replaced the transmission module. My advice, if you buy a T&C, the extended warranty is worth it. If you have had similar problems please let me know a we are litigating the matter with Chrysler to get them to buy back the Van.
  • johndoe3johndoe3 Member Posts: 1
    I own a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country Lxi with 100,000 miles. I have had SEVEN batteries in NINE years. Every time befpre I get stranded, there is no warning. The mechanics check the charging system, etc. and cannot find a problem. Four of the batteries were dealer replacements. The last two were 5-year batteries that lasted no longer than the others. POS.
  • eric5eric5 Member Posts: 2
    What have other dealers recommend for this service. I have called a couple of dealers and have got a wide range of answers. From LOF and rotate all the way up to changing all fluids and replacing battery and brakes.
  • hansiennahansienna Member Posts: 2,312
    Change Oil and Oil Filter, inspect air filter, inspect disc pads and rotate tires at 30,000 miles if used in normal service. Replace air filter and disc pads if necessary.
          Some people rotate tires only once for the entire life of the tire and that rotation is performed at the 30,000 mile service. If tires have not been replaced before 60,000 miles, replace all tires at 60,000 miles.
         Other items: Check tie rod ends, boot seals, PCV, and serpentine belt at 60,000 miles. Flush and replace cooling system at 75,000 miles or 60 months. Replace spark plugs and cables at 100,000 miles.
         NO Recommended service of Automatic Transmission unless 50 % of driving is at high speed when the outside temperature is 90 F or above. If driven at high speed over 50 % of the time with outside temperature above 90 F, service the transmission at 48,000 mile intervals.
  • jimk3jimk3 Member Posts: 10
    Hi there,

    Before I start, I need to confess that I have not yet read all 1777 messages here - so it is possible that some of my questions are repeats. Sorry.

    I just bought a used 03 Lxi "AWD" from a 5 star dealer. I will be picking up the vehicle tomorrow and my wife and I are excited about the car.
    There are a few small questions I have, and if there is anything else I should look for or ask about before handing over the check, please let me know.

    The car has 34K miles on it, it has a clean carfax report, drives well, looks great. It's full option except for the navigation system.

    First concern: There is no AWD sticker or badge on the car. It really is AWD, (checked under the car to verify). Is this normal? I thought usually there was an All Wheel Drive badge below the Lxi on the back. Since I know it IS AMD, but had to ask the dealer about it and have them prove it to me - it would be easier (for potential resale purposes) to have the badge on there. Can I get it added on?

    Second issue: The car has power seats. One of the two control "buttons" on the driver seat is missing. You can still adjust the seat, but instead of the plastic piece that is normally there, there are two "pointy bits" sticking out of the side of the seat that you can push against to change the angle of the seat back.
    Can this be replaced?

    Third (minor) issue: The front/rear balance button on the stereo is broken. The black plastic piece is broken in two, and half of it is missing. Strange thing is that the same thing happened in my Liberty a few weeks ago (plastic piece split and came off, but I have both pieces for that car so I can glue it back) Where can I find one of those little buttons?

    Anything else I should ask about - or anything else that should really come with the car? I already asked for the DVD headsets which were not in the car - they're getting them for me. The DVD remote is there. Car Manual was not, but will be there tomorrow.

    I understand the first 3 issues I should have sorted out with the dealer, and I will ask about them tomorrow - so we'll see what they say. If available, I am guessing the badge will probably cost me 100, and 30 each for the two buttons? :-(

    Anyway - they are minor issues and we're looking forward to driving our "new" van starting tomorrow.

    Thanks very much for your help.
  • bittoobittoo Member Posts: 5
    does 1999 caravan tie rod end have to be greased or is it perma seal?
  • jimk3jimk3 Member Posts: 10
    I talked to the parts dept. at the dealer, and also to our sales guy - they'll put on the all wheel drive decal (normally $30) and the seat control (few dollars).
    The little button on the stereo can not be replaced by the dealer - they would have to replace the entire stereo or send it in and have it fixed - said the parts guy - so I'm just leaving it the way it is.

    thanks
  • eric5eric5 Member Posts: 2
    I have 2002 T&C model EX. I have never been able to get forced air to come out of the ceiling vents on the second row. On our van there are two dials on the ceiling right behind the first row seats. I have tried adjusting them, but no forced air comes out. Is this right? Do I need to have a fancier trim line to get forced air out of the second row ceiling vents? Any help on what dials control to move would be great.
  • hansiennahansienna Member Posts: 2,312
    My cheaper 2002 T&C LX with 3.3L has plenty of cold air coming out of all 4 ceiling vents...2 above 2nd row and 2 above 3rd row. The temperature of these 4 vents can be adjusted from either the front of the van or using the dials which you have described.
         I think you have a bad fuze or circuit breaker for the rear fan that blows cold air out of the 4 ceiling vents or warm/hot air from the vent in front of the right rear 3rd row seat.
         The SUPERIOR heating and air conditioning system of the Grand Caravan or Town & Country was one reason we got our nice used 2002 T&C LX...that is a cheaper minivan than your 2002 T&C EX. The quiet, smooth ride was another reason.
  • pnh21pnh21 Member Posts: 10
    Have you turned the rear a/c on? The control to turn it on is in front below the radio.
  • tomtomtomtomtomtom Member Posts: 491
    I think you should've asked why all those badges were stripped from the body and all those control buttons are broken. Sounds like the previous owner wasn't taking good care of the car. Also, did the previous owner repainted the car (all the missing bages)?
  • tomvtomv Member Posts: 10
    Hi all,

    I just purchased a 2002 T&C LXI with 29000 miles. I was plugging in my cell phone charger and it seems the only DC outlet that worked was the one tied to the ignition system. Those tied to the battery would not start charging my phone. According to the manual the fuse on these outlets is an autoreset style that has to be fixed by a dealer. Anyone else have issues with these?

    Thanks,

    Tom
  • hayneldanhayneldan Member Posts: 657
    Open the fuse block under the hood. It is the long black box on the drivers side. By moving one fuse you will hav power to most outlets with the key off.
  • blackdog15blackdog15 Member Posts: 2
    FYI If you have autostart and you restart the vehicle twice the check engine light will come on because it did not sense the key code. After 2 days of using the key to start the vehicle the check light will go off.
  • blackdog15blackdog15 Member Posts: 2
    These vehicles are known for weird noises when they get old. I have this noise as well. My buddy who is a mechanic and had a T&C said don't worry about. Worry more about the transmission..
  • marvin1marvin1 Member Posts: 1
    have 98t/c 3.8eng 2wd put auto start on it 2 years ago,after 18mo problem developed would star then shut right off, was told by dealer that the Chrysler security system was confused by the auto start,put on new auto start still have same problem, we took auto start brain out has started ok sense. will usually start after it sets for several hours. Marv
  • chico316chico316 Member Posts: 3
    My 2001 T&C EX front air/heater blower control only works in the full mode. Nothing happens in any of the other modes. The rear blower seems to work fine. Any ideas?
  • njeraldnjerald Member Posts: 689
    If you are mechanically inclined you should have a T&C service manual and body diagnostic procedure manual.

     

    My manual says if you have a manual heater-A/C control (vs. a 3 zone auto) that the slow speeds are controlled by a blower motor resistor (high speed goes direct from switch to motor). Chances are it is bad.

     

    Manual shows location pics, removal instructions, testing, replacement.

     

    Behind the glove box which has to be removed for access.
  • chico316chico316 Member Posts: 3
    I don't have a manual. I'll have to find one. Thanks for the heads up!
  • strokeoluckstrokeoluck Member Posts: 99
    Hi All, I posted some time ago about a rattling noise that's coming from the top of our steering column. It literally sounds like the end of a rattlesnake. It happens about 70% of the time when we accelerate hard. It gets worse as you get to the top end of the RPM spectrum before the gears shift, then it goes away as the RPM's drop w/the new gear. We've had it into the shop twice now but they never hear it. We had a Chrysler mechanic go on a ride with us once to hear the noise (and he sure did hear it; he didn't know what it was) but then we had to wait two weeks before we could drop it off at the shop (kids, work, travel, etc.) and they didn't hear it when it was in the shop. The noise definitely isn't coming from the transmission - it comes from the top of the steering column. If they had an old-fashioned speedometer cable I'd say it was shot...but they don't have those any more.

     

    Help!?

     

    Thanks, Rob
  • jc86jc86 Member Posts: 18
    I have a 2001 T&C EX with 49K. My gas gage is not indicating the amount of gas correctly. It would be correct until about half full. Then it will show about 1/4 full when it is actually empty. I'd learn this the hard way. Does anybody have any idea why this is happening and how the fix it?

     

    Thanks
  • tomtomtomtomtomtom Member Posts: 491
    My 2001 T&C LTD used to have the tapping on plastic kind of noise from the steering wheel column area. Chrysler did have the repair number for it. Not sure this is the same problem you have though.
  • strokeoluckstrokeoluck Member Posts: 99
    Thanks. Do you happen to recall what that number was?...or would you be able to look it up on your last service record? The guys here, as friendly as they are, just aren't able to identify the problem.

     

    Thanks,

    Rob
  • dstl1dstl1 Member Posts: 5
    My wife and I are expecting a new baby and will have to get a minivan. Currently we are looking at a 2000 T&C limited. My wife likes it alot and we are going to pay cash for whatever we get. The thing is the van has 124K miles. The description says these are highway miles and the van has had one owner. I have heard alot about Chrysler transmissions and am a bit leary. Also this would be our first Chrysler purchase as we are a Ford family and currently own Mustangs and a Focus. I wonder if there are any inherent problems I could look forward to from a van with this mileage and how it may stack up to a Ford Windstar. Thanks for any info!
  • 97xpresso97xpresso Member Posts: 249
    That is a high mileage vehicle. How much are they asking for it? I would not purchase it unless it has a well documented service history. That being said I would never purchase a 2000 Windstar with 124,000 miles.
  • dstl1dstl1 Member Posts: 5
    The vehicle is at a dealership but it is on Ebay. It currently is at $2550 and has 1 day left. Here is a link to it.

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item- =4523073910&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
  • marine2marine2 Member Posts: 1,155
    It has lots of miles. But I see they are giving it a warranty with it and have inspected it. For that price, it's not a bad deal. Especially with a warranty
  • 97xpresso97xpresso Member Posts: 249
    It is a very nice looking van! For that price you could budget some money for future repairs. I also noticed in the ad that an extended warranty is available. If that is also priced right, might be the way to go. Have the trans looked at, but never - never at a quick oil change place. I think 2000 is the 1st model year that requires ATF+4 fluid. Find out and accept NO substitutes.
  • masterpaul1masterpaul1 Member Posts: 421
    Also, make sure that the extended warranty is honored by DamilerChrysler if it is through a second party. The reason being, is because the second party will have to go through Daimlerchrysler for approval to cover the repairs/parts, which can be time consuming.
  • cliffandrachelcliffandrachel Member Posts: 1
    I just bought a used Town and Country. 1998. And it doesn't have an owner's manual. The dash lights for the A/C control buttons, are blinking. We got two of them to go off, but two are still blinking all the time. Does anyone know why?
  • tekemeeetekemeee Member Posts: 2
    I have just traded my 1999 t&c for a 2002 t&c - the one thing that I can't figure out is why there is no lighting around the radio or the thermostat controls. You can see the digital temperature on the control. But on the radio there are no lights at all - we can't see anything at night - I have to actually turn the light on to see anything. My 1999 was not like that - in fact I have never been in a car where you couldn't see the controls of the radio or the heater/airconditioner at night. Is this normal on the 2002 or is something wrong?
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