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Using small screwdriver simply remove the knob. Insert the screwdriver tip 180 degrees away from the white indicator and gently pry it off.
Inside you will find a slot from about 10 o'clock to 1:30 o'clock. At 2 o' clock you will see a black boss (detent)...leave this one alone. At 3 o'clock you will see another boss the same size. Using a dremel tool (with a tissue in the slot to prevent dust contamination of the insides) remove the second boss. Diagonal cutters will probably work too, but isn't pretty! Replace the knob by pushing it back on the "D" shaft.
Your switch will then rotate one position to the left of the "O" (off) position where the "A" (auto) sign is on the 300C switch. If you are really clever you can borrow one of the kids gel pens and make your own "A".
If you do not wish to do all of this work you can simply replace the whole switch assembly with one meant for the 300C...it is a simple clip & plug operation. The cost is about $30 - 45 for the switch.
Apologies to the admins. for an earlier posting, now removed, that linked you to another site with photos of both processes
I did as you describe and yes, it turns lights on automatically but I astill have to turn them off when I shut the car down. Is this true in your case also?
Mine work completely automatically when in the "A" mode; 'on' at dusk, 'off' at dawn or when the engine is turned off, also 'on' when the wipers are in use.
total: $39000 discount $34000.) Last fully loaded Mag with AWD and everything on it in Michigan. Some people like to have the first but I got the last
P.S. If any one on the forum wants to have a meet/get together let me know.
I suppose they are all left over now that the 06 is coming out. I shopped locally and they had several brand new ones there. There was another red one that had everything imaginable, AWD, nav, etc. Could have had for $6k more but what man needs a navigate system?
The headlamps with wipers simply works by switching on the wiper switch with or without daylight and the headlamps will come on until the wipers are shut off.
In my case I tried to get them both enabled with s/w first..but that did not work. I then made the physical change to the lamp switch and voila both AutoLamp and headlights with wipers worked.
:shades: I had/have a similar 'situation' with my car, the engine light comes on and the engine revs very high from the start.
I've noticed that (sometimes, about 10% of the time) when I start the car and I have the a/c on, this situation occurs, the engine light flashes and as soon as I release the brake the car is taking off.
To remedy this, I turn the car off and make sure all the electronics are off and restart and the car is back to normal.
Notice if this happens when the a/c is on. :shades:
The dealer, in my case Dodge, did it for free. I assume that a Chrysler dealer could also do it since the cars use the same basic electronic package, only the car driven menu would come up with somewhat different choices in the programmer.
I SHOULD HAVE WENT WITH THE SUBARU OUTBACK XT...... :mad:
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Good luck :confuse:
I'm very curious- what have you figured out? Anything? I am planning on calling the dealer in the morning and would love to know the fix you've come up with...
I have read that others have had trouble with Continental self-sealing tires. Apparently the sealing goop can roll up into a ball inside the tire [versus lying flat on the inside of the tread area] and cause the problem of which you speak. The dealers and/or Continental tire people have done 100% replacements for free of the defective tires.
PS Sorry so late in replying I haven't been here fo a couple weeks.
They are also replacing my 2 tail lights, there is moister build up inside the casing. I have also had a transmission leak at 10k.
I ran into a lady at the gas pump the other day, asking me how I liked my Magnum. I told her I liked it, except I had to replace the tires at 20k. She said that she had the 300C, and is having the same problems, and had to replace her tires at 20k. She said she wants to crash it into a wall.
Now my question: has anyone dealt with the Continental warranty? Should I have called them first and gotten the tire replaced by them? I am the 2nd owner of this car. How easy are they to deal with? Or are they a big pain and it would have taken forever? I have almost 16000 miles on the car. Tread so far still looks ok. This is primarily for future reference. Realized that it might have been wiser (cheaper) to call Continental first...
About 2 days after that I noticed significant shuddering in the drivetrain on light acceleration. Took it back in, and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I was able to duplicate it every time it was cruising at 40 mph and accelerated lightly. Their attitude at the dealership was that I was crazy.
I insisted they look into the transmission problem, and guess what? They finally admitted to me that there was a faulty O-Ring between the transmission cooler and the radiator that allowed coolant to leak into the transmission! AAaggh! They told me there was a tech bulletin out about it - apparently that O-ring was installed in several transmissions manufactured between certain dates. This info came after complaining loudly to the owner of the dealership. I think I used the :lemon: word a couple of times.
I demanded they replace the entire transmission, and they reluctantly agreed. I am now driving an R/T Charger loaner until they get the new trans in from the factory, about 3- four days. I have to say the Charger is much better behaved than my Magnum was.
Once the water/glucose mixture gets into the sensitive tranny components, it's ruined no matter how many times it's flushed. And taking apart the case to repair it isn't a good fix either. Those things are sealed from the factory and it would be like trying to put together a cracked egg. Does that make sense?
Anyway, it seems like you are having the same situation. Tell them there is a tech bulletin about it, there is a defective part, and that you know of at least one other customer who has successfully had their transmission replaced. The longer the coolant is allowed to circulate in the tranny, the worse it will become.
Hope this helps, and if anyone else is having tranny problems, tell your service rep to check that O-ring immediately. Better yet, refer them to the service bulletin.
- Jaylin 2005 silver R/T Magnum
Any comments on K&N AirCharger or Typhoon systems ?
I am new at this so please forgive me if this in not the correct way to post...I am getting ready to purchase a 2005 Magnum RT 5.7 with special ordered 20" wheels that the dealer had installed....there are many reasons why I desire to own this car. One reason was the AWD, but unfortunately, they have not come in yet...so I am purchasing this one with hopes of purchasing an AWD within the next year or so....I live out in the country and we only get about 10 days of bad weather here in the midwest, but how does it handle in 1-5 inches of snow? Do you like the ESP? The end of my driveway is a 30' slow inclined hill and at times our Jeep Wrangler has a hard time getting up this hill. Any and all comments would be appreciated....
Thank you for your time...
Smiles,
Renee-soon to be a new owner of a Inferno Red Crystal Magnum RT!
I found that the stock AWD wheels will 'grow' on you after a while! So you might want to defer the 20" decision for a bit. You may want to upgrade the tires at purchase if it comes with Contis...many have had premature tire wear vs the BFGs mentioned on the prior of this thread.
We haven't had it thru a winter yet so I can't comment on the 'go in the snow'...but I assume that it is great. The only time I drove in the snow was in a demo last March. I hit a small snow/ice patch on an expressway entrance right turn, the rear end started to step then immediately corrected itself before I knew what happened.
Now I hope the problem has been solved and I can settle down to enjoy the Magnum.
Oh, and ilovefast, you can order an AWD Magnum if they don't have it at your dealer. I know for sure they have some at a dealer in Dallas, so if they have them there, they have to have them elsewhere. Just tell your sales rep to do a search in a wide radius around your area. That's how I got my RT with tow package.
- Jaylinb
'05 Silver Bullet