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Chrysler Pacifica: Problems & Solutions
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My Service Manager called this afternoon just after I had posted and he is actively pursuing the fix. He did say that often these types of fixes that might affect emissions have to be thoroughly tested before release.
To the naysayers - I'm not worried. I love my Pacifica and wouldn't trade it for two T & C's. I was not naive enough to think that there wouldn't be the occasional issue with a brand new model. I am confident that any issue will be resolved.
This started happening to me, yesterday. Anyone else having this problem?
the DVD sounded great before so wondering if the fix will reduce the output quality... and I assume then that DVDs have lower audio recording levels and being incoded into 5.1 surround just sound better spacially with the digital amps
Also noticed lately a strange noise when going over rough bumps on the road... a low rattle sound. I think I heard this before on my Mazda when the tie rods went bad but that happened at 60k on my mazada. my pac has 12k !! have to have that checked when I bring it in for my recall on the electrical fuel wiring thing
I am guessing there might be a CLEAR memory routine that I could use as opposed to just re-programming as it does not work. I am bringing it into the 5* tomorrow but they are acting like I am doing it wrong (programming ) but I'm not and know how to do it since my 300M worked fine for 3 years. If there is a trick to clear/reset the unit I would rather do that then head off to the dealer.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mark
The biggest problem we have had was the squeak coming from the front end. This was solved by the replacement of the transfer case and some bushings. Not a small fix in anyone’s book but under warranty which is all that matters right now. It drives smooth as silk now or as close as you can get in a 5,000lb, AWD, station wagon. Yes I said "STATION WAGON" and I will say it again because it really is a station wagon. I am 36 with a wife and kids and am damn pleased with having this new station wagon.
My next concern is the inability to open the rear hatch while in Drive. Say you are at Lowe’s and you pull up to the curb so that someone, wife, can throw a bag in the back and then hop in the car. The hatch won’t pop open. Any ideas?
Radio is fine and really sounds good. Of course we are listening to “Silly songs by Mickey” most of the time but the few times we get to listen to something good it sounds fine. Headlights are really nice and bright. Seats are very comfortable and I just has a disk replaced last June so I can give you a pretty good read on seats.
Phil
I do want to say thanks to Buhler Chrysler of N.J. for pulling parts off a new car on the lot. I know they do not have to do it but their service has always worked hard to make the customer happy. A main reason for my repeat business (bought the 300M from them)
I did have the radio problem (just got them to order the replacement (gave a print out of this message board :-) thanks for the model numbers I needed them to order guys and gals
I still have the clunking drive to reverse transmission (anyone know what TSB that was mentioned - what number ? so I can refer the dealer. they did not know of any and called it normal.) will have them look at it next weekend when they put in the new radio unit.
And will check the Mudflaps !! thanks it was really annoying as the roads around my dealership are pretty good and not a lot of big bumps just pot holes. and it only rattles when going over bumps. Not sure if its the mudflaps but hey anything is worth the checking out. It sounds more like the struts are shot on the Pacifica then a rattling.
What does the sound of the bearings going bad up front sound like ?? hope its not that but its only sounds when I go over a lot of little bumps quickly... like the suspension wont settle down ....
Can you explain the reason for the 4 screws, 3 prongs and the hose clamp that need to be removed to look at the air filter? This car is not made for someone who wants to do any of the maintenance themselves. I have emailed K&N to see if they are planning a replacement filter and filter housing.
I got it back from the body shop the day before X-Mas, fix of production paint pin holes, and they forgot to clean the compound material off and neglected to put the PACIFICA and All-Wheel Drive name plates back on. I think the name plates will remain off but the lack of "Attention to Detail" seems to be a little disconcerting.
We still like the wagon though and hope it is smooth sailing from here.
as far as the autolift question posted = I never have that problem. I have the autolift and even if cold outside and the car is in the garage, it still works flawlessly. sometime a little slow on the opening but thats the struts on the gate (no way to oil them)...
most expensive vehicle I ever purchased and I was really excited about
it. Unfortunately it's been one headache after another. Currently I am
driving a little crappy Chevy Cavalier because my Pacifica has been in
the shop for more than a week with no exact date in sight of when the
transmission work and recall work will be completed. The car knocks and
bangs, it's died on the highway causing me to lose steering and braking
ability and needless to say I'm now wishing I never bought it.
New to this board. Just got a new Pacifica last week and love it! My only issue is with the beeping on the power liftgate. Not only is it very loud in our quiet neighborhood, but I have some hearing sensitivity and the tone/volume is very uncomfortable in my ears.
Does anyone know if the beeping can be toned down or turned off?
Both of the Pacifica radios (RAH or RBP on faceplate) have been modified to reduce their output voltage. These radios should be available from Mopar for dealer orders. There are also amplifier changes going into production in Jan 2004 that further reduce the susceptibility to clipping.
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I have my dealer ordering a new replacement with the RAH or RBP faceplate code. Dont know if it fixes it but will find out soon hopefully :-)
I had a Ford that used to stall on me like you referred to in your post. Being from N.J., this State is notorious for its traffic circles. There was nothing scarier than being in a traffic circle and having my car stall AND lose power steering. The dealers were dumbfounded as well in diagnosing the problem but, it turned out to be some sort of fuel line sensor that went bad.
Hope you get an answer to your problem!
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm
you can see all the tsbs for the Pacifica. I use this all the time and give them the TSB number to look up when I bring it in... :-)
just did a search and nothing unfortunately listed for the stalling issue. Just pick vehicle>year>ect to Pacifica then click the check box to see details and dont pick a component and you will get all 21 TSBs
Go Buhler Chrysler!
I also opened a trouble ticket with Chrysler and advised them of the problem and the dealer not accepting their initial answer.
replaced module and worked fine ever since (the only other thing is the door relay. forget which number it is) under the hood the relay/fuse box is near the front driver side wheel...
Just got it back today after they kept it for 2 days to do that and the antisway bar link fix for the front suspension rumble. sounds like that is fixed as well. its drives funny right now as the new antisway bars settle in. was very stiff responsive... kind of sports car like but too responsive. calmed down after the first 10 miles or so...
had the transmission boot installed. sounds quieter from drive to reverse (just a click instead of CLUNK) ... they said they added antiseeze to the tranny last visit ?? didnt have that on any of my reciepts... oh well.
My fuel gauge chiming problem returned just before Thanksgiving. The dealership told me that it appeared to be a localized problem - only showing up in NY, PA, DE & NJ (at the time only 7 cases, with mine being a repeat) - no other State, not even Canada - the suspected cause was the gas. The dealership was able to have Engineers drive out from Detroit and take my gas tank and the remaining gas as well as another Pacifica's, with the same chiming problem, gas tank and gas back to the lab for testing. Not sure of the outcome on the testing, but I ended up with a new gas tank and a 2nd new sending unit. While the car was in the shop, I had a demo Pacifica to drive and that one developed the same problem with the fuel gauge chiming. I called the dealership and was told that if you add gas, the chiming will stop - sure enough it did, but didn't "fix" the problem. So far I haven't had any more chiming unless I really have a low fuel situation. Hopefully this problem can be fix soon
Will keep the board updated.
Will keep the board updated.
Does anyone know when the new replacement AMPS come out and what MODEL or Version is the fixed AMPS?
the Front End Rattle is still there. like something is lose when going over lots of little bumps fast. the anti sway bushings didnt help but I do feel the steering is much better with the fix. More responsive then before :-)
I will check into the mudflaps thing next. the weird thing is, I don't hear it in the back so doubt its the mudflaps.
Transmission sound is better by about 75% quieter when shifting from Drive to Reverse. So it did seem to help that.