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I am working on a 1999 chrysler concorde and the gearshifter is stuck in low. What do I do?

carfanatic8 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:27:41 GMT

I am doing some repair on a 1999 chrydler concorde, the owner called saying the car ran hot and the temperature gauge was on "H". She said she drove it home anyway. I saw that the radiator was busted and I replaced that. I also replaced the thermostat and battery. Now the car is not getting any heat and the gear shift is stuck in low and the key is locked in the ignition. I am trying to locate the gear shift cables and don't seem to be able to locate them. What do you suggest? What have I not done that could be done?

I want to add an electronic vehicle information center to my 300T. Is it expensive and difficult to do?

rico07 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:54:28 GMT

I want to add an electronic vehicle information center to my 2007 Chrysler 300T. Is it expensive and difficult to do?

I have Chrysler Town and Country '96, 275.000 miles. After 10 minutes of driving the "Battery" light comes ON. Battery is new, alternation is fine.

John1963 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:10:42 GMT

This car is in very good condition, never fail for almost 300.000 ml. Week ago I was shopping and when I was back in car - battery was so low that I have to use jump start cable from friendly shopper. Car started fine but I hardly get home (3 miles)- everything in car went our: all lights was blinking or ON,the only first gear was ON and did nit shift, headlights was semi-off and it was spooky. I drove thru red lights (12 midnight,nobody was on intersection)and if I will take my foot off the accelerator - I will stop. Took battery to shop and they exanged for the new one and car started but light "Battery" is ON after 10 min driving. Battery is new, alternator is working fine. What can be a problem? Thank you anyone who will take a time and answer my question.

Coolant leak 2001 Chrysler Town and Country.

ndurham84 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:31:47 GMT

Pipes rusted out and leaking, passenger side, center of van, behind the door. what are they called. Don't look hard to replace just need to know what they are called. i always thought they were called cooling/heating tubes.

99 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L A/C fan speed control switch inoperable, any ideas?

fleon — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:56:37 GMT

Rear A/C working fine.

2003 Chrysler Town and Country won't blow warm air at idle.

tierodking — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:32:27 GMT

While the T&C is driving down the road it will blow warm air, but as soon as you come to a stop, it still blows air but is cold. It will also blow warm air while in park but with the RPM's revved up. What is the fix and is it easily accomplished by and intermediate wrench spinner? Thanks

1997 Chryselr Concorde. Bad bushings on right front. Could they flatten tires? Have had two within 2 weeks.

dudley4 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:46:27 GMT

Car in pristeen condition, only 87K mi. Good tires. Purchsed 6 mo ago and have always heard a mild to medium "clunking" sound in right wheel well upon a right turn and sometimes at exceleration from a stand still. A slight shimmy in steering wheel about 3 weeks ago. Found first flat overnight. Was told a 'gash' on side wall. Was told need bushings but it wasn't related to the flat or a safety issue. Replaced tire and used car three days while parts ordered. Another flat found this morning, same wheel. Have heard of similar "clunkings" on 2004 chryslers.

i have a Crossfire. needs tires. do i have to purchase & have them put on by dealership 'cause of tire sensors?

ynowak — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:08:47 GMT

i have an 05 Chrysler Crossfire and it needs new tires. do i have to purchase and have the tires put on by the Chrysler dealership or can i go elsewhere to buy and have the tires put on. i worry that only Chrysler can put the tires on because of the tire pressure sensors. any help is appreciated.

1999 Chrysler LHS - How do you adjust headlights?

shadetree11 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:26:15 GMT

I have a 1999 LHS and I canot find where/how to adjust the aim of the headlights. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

how install struts

khillman — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:17:08 GMT

i have a 2000 chrylser concorde and i want to replace the front struts and coils on both the driver and pass side the struts i brought already come wit hthe springs attached, so how do i install the new one and take off the old ones and do i need a aligment done after i install them please help

anyone experiencing rain water leaks in 2008 Pacifica our front passenger floor gets 1/4 inch of water when rains

waggs1 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:26:26 GMT

have had vehicle back to dealership twice to fix. Still trying to find anyone else experience this with the 2008 Pacifica

How you adjust headlight beam in 04 Pacifica?

hightor — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:04:49 GMT

How do you adjust headlight beam angle (height) in 04 Chrysler Pacifica?

Brakes on 06 sebring not working right. What can be problem. Dealer say nothing wrong. Any ideas?

pcampbell — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:50:41 GMT

When I first get in car the brakes do not work right. They feel like brakes feel when you first put new ones on a car after compressing the calipers and putting the stop squeal stuff on the pads. Sometimes you have to stand on the breaks and the car barely stops. After you get them warmed up they work OK but it sometimes does it while driving. The car is under warranty and has been taken to the dealer numerous times. The dealer says that there is nothing wrong with the car. Does anyone have an idea what causes this to happen.

low tire 06 Sebring

pcampbell — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:36:39 GMT

On the same 06 Sebring that I asked about the brakes, one of the front tires keeps going flat. The same dealer says that there is nothing wrong with the tire or the rim. It will be fine when we go to bed at night and flat the next morning. I do not think that it is someone leting the air out of the tire. It does this in all types of weather (Winter, Spring, Summer, and fall). Any ideas as to why this would keep happening if there is nothing wrong with it?

I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. How do i shift it manually on the actual transmission.

jjsdaddy — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:01:35 GMT

The transmission is stuck in 3rd, because the gear shifter is basically flapping in the wind. I think the cable broke, but i dont know right now. I know there is a lever on the transmission to shift into neutral so that i can start it, then reverse, and so on. I have to get it moved today or they will tow it. I have a 3 year old and am to broke to pay for the tow. Please help. ASAP.

96 lhs steering

mopar4 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:44:33 GMT

Trying to find exploded parts view of steering gear ( rack & pinion) mounting brackets been to dealership twice they keep getting wrong part, pass side rubber piece wraps around rack, sorta like a cushion between bracket and body of rack can anyone help?

I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and bought it used with 30,816 miles on it. The tranny is acting up bad, any help?

yotts — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:58:40 GMT

I bought the PAC used the dealership told me it had a clear CAR FAX REPORT. Three days later after taking the car to a chrysler dealership close to my home. I found out the tranny had major work done to it a 24,000 miles. It also was a rental vehicle now after taking it back to the dealership that found out all the dirt about the car has it back again for the shuddering problem after they flashed the transmission module. I'm asking for any help any members here can help me with this problem.

where is the amp on a 99 Chrysler LHS?

machine3981 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:53:13 GMT

i need to know where the amp is on the 99 LHS and the easiest way to get to it.

i have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde, the oil lub and filter was done about 2 weeks ago, but the oil light stays on why

hmarand — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:05:40 GMT

well i had the concorde's oil lube and filter done after the 5000 kilometers, after it was finished and i took it home, i noticed the oil light kept comming on especially when the car warms up and i slow down or stop, i check the oil every other day and it seems to be fine, cant find and oil leaks, dont know what to do

How much should I expect to pay for a rebuilt transmission for a 1999 Chrysler 300?

nicky3 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:28:35 GMT

Will a rebuilt one be the same as an overhauled one? Are the major companies like Cottman Transmission any good. I'm in the South Jersey area across from Philly. Any references for a dependable transmission facility would be appreciated. Thank you.

Nicky

Clucking noise

khillman — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:08:26 GMT

Have a 2000 Chrysler Concorde 3.2 and in the front I hear I rattling noise like something is loose in the front pass side and feel something on the driver floor if I go over a bump or over speed bumps the noise starts can this be the cv joints and do you think its best that I change both sides axle?

What are Chrysler Financial's current interest rates for financing?

jamkak — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:20:16 GMT

Curious to know the rates for excellent credit within Chrysler Financial as they have a deal to waive the lease turn in fee if financed through them?

What is the best oil to use in my 07 Chrysler Pacifica?

jameshale — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:06 GMT

07 pac. 22,000miles what kind of oil is the best for it?

Taking my Chrysler Crossfire roadster on a trip...any recommendations for a spare, even if only a temporary one?

riley34 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:22:08 GMT

2005 Crossfire Roadster
15K miles
Present tires are Continental z-rated

I have a alternator from a Chrysler K car. I'm wondering if the regulator is built into the alternator or not?

kenhanlon — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:31:31 GMT

i just simply need to knwo if the alternator has a built in regulator or not

I have a Chrysler Voyager 97 model. Changed hand brake and drums adjusted right up. Hand brake still not working.

ber27ry — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:14 GMT

handbrake cable snapped on handbrake inside cab,replaced that,no handbrake working at all,had both rear brake drums off stripped and checked springs ,shoes,all in good condition put back together and adjusted up the brakes as much as they are allowed to go,handbreak working but dont start biteing till 5,6 clicks , so to work you have to pull it up to the maximum it will go.there are nomore adjusters to adjust cable seems to be slack and in need of futher adjustment ,my car is a CHRYSLER VOYAGER S.E 1997 R39 LGT 2.0

2004 Chrysler Pacifica has a thunking noise over bumps coming from front end somewhere. Any ideas?

linnnellw — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:42:52 GMT

hear a thunking rattle when going over small bumps at low speed from front end. also how can i find out about recalls and if they were completed on this particular vehicle.
thanks for the help

Double Din stereo install kit for 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

saywhat39 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:03:07 GMT

I am having an Eclipse AVN6620 double DIN navigation system installed by a local dealer and he states they do not make an install kit that works. He tried to build a customer one and it looks horrible. Any ideas?

Weird oil consumption? Chrysler Pacifica.

galneedshelp — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:52:57 GMT

I purchased my '04 Chrysler Pacifica in October. I've had the oil changed every 3 months. For some reason, the car starts sounding rough at the 3 month mark. When I check the dipstick, there is not a drop of oil on it! There are no puddles on my garage floor, no smoke coming from the exhaust, and the mechanic sees no visible residue underneath the engine. Where is the oil going to?? Is this normal??

How do I adjust the emergency brake lever or cable tension on a 2000 Chrysler Sebring?

gmsaylor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:32:54 GMT

The Emergency brake did not pass safety inspection. I replaced the shoes, (the car is 4 wheel Disc with the minature pads just for the emergency brake)and adjusted the thumbwheel until the pads were just contacting the drums but it will still move at just above idle speed on level ground.

I took the console out to check for the adjuster screw, (according to the Chilton Manual), where the cable attaches to the lever but it does not exist.

There appears to be sort of clock spring that seems to be designed to maintain tension but the one end does not rest against anything it is free moving.

Everything on the dash stop working. Chrysler 300M. The speedometer, odometer,etc. Is it a fuse or electrical problem?

dmckim — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:04:23 GMT

First the blower would not turn off about three months ago, so I removed the fuse. Today I try to turn the high beam light on and everything on the dash board stop working, radio included. However the light on the radio works. Is this an electrical problem or a fuse problem?

I have 2006 Chrysler 300C Touring V6. What tires should I put on car for best result and type of car?

gemini2 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:09:03 GMT

what size tiers should I put on car

Clunk in front end of Chrysler 300M at low speeds. Replaced struts, strut mounts, bearings and some linkage, tie rod.

coonhound01 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:39:02 GMT

Clunking noise in front end at low speeds. I have replaced struts, top strut mount/bearing, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.

Why does my car accelerate by itself? Chrysler LHS.

claytonu — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:22:41 GMT

I have a 1997 lhs and the car literaaly accelerates by itself. You go to take off and the peddle pulls awayfrom your foot and it is like the throttle is wide open. I have checked for a dirty throttle that is fine. I disconnected the cruise control. That still did not work i have good vaccum lines and that is good. I am lost i dont know what else to do. It is at the point it is scary because i burn tires and take off and i am scared because it pulls from me. I swear i have the new version of christine. Please help!!

Can rear shocks for a 04 Chrysler Pacifica really be $350?

golf_stud99 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:29:10 GMT

I was recently looking into buying both shocks and struts for my car. Every part store I call tells me the same thing. $350 for the rear shocks. How can they be this much. What is special about these.

Where is the Infinity amplifier located in a 2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi?

kfrittz — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:32:34 GMT

I have looked on the passenger side under the seat, and on the driver's side under the carpet in the trunk and I still can't find it. I have a new one to install but I can't find out where the old one is to switch it out.

Need help with steering sway on front end of an 04 Chrysler Pacifica AWD.

laure — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:36:38 GMT

04 Chrysler Pacifica AWD seems to sway-like front wheels shift.The steering wheel looses touch with tires. Hard to explain,only when driving straight and on exceleration.Makes no noise you just feel like the body of the car drops to the left.The only other problem is a hollow thud or clunk when going over speedbumps or rough roads-at low speeds.Almost like bottoming out-that to is the left front wheel.Many thanks in advance for any input!!

I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD. Has anyone had their outer tie rod ends replaced yet?

yotts — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:55:55 GMT

I have 29,000 miles on mine with no rough driving it was told to me that the ones replaced are chryslers fourth redesign of them because all the other designs were bad. Should I have my inner tie rods replaced as well.?

Had to replace a rim and another new tire (other TripleTread Goodyear tires are at 40k) - Getting road noise on Chrysler 300.

kimbrough — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:16:04 GMT

Had right and left tie rods and bearings replaced. Wheels balanced but told no need for Wheel alignment. Any suggestions.

I had work done on my Chrysler Sebring; water pump, radiator, timing belt. Could that work affect my power steering?

chrysler1957 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:44 GMT

I have a 1997 sebring convertible. I just had the water pump,thermostat and timing belt replaced. Also had radiator flushed. Now when I back the car up and turn the steering wheel to go forward it sticks for a few moment. It doesn't want to turn at first. Once I drive it is totally fine. Corners and all. Except if I have to back up then turn to go forward. I know sebring's are not fun to work on and the mechanic had a ball I think. I was curious if all these were close together and maybe somehow with all the work, it messed with the steering. Thanks to whoever can help me with this.........
Karen

Chrysler leasing calculations

shar7 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:34:47 GMT

Has anyone ever heard of calculating a lease payment like this:
The consumer would finance 50% of the car's value (regardless of stated residual values) for 3 years. If the car is worth more than 50% of it's original value at the end of the lease, the consumer would be refunded the difference. If it is worth less, the financing company "eats the difference". This is totally different than what I am used to ( I am a college instructor and this is a topic in my class) I was told by a student today (he is a Chrysler salesman) that this is the way they calculate leases. Any thoughts/opinions out there?

Has anyone had any steering wheel or rack and pinion problems? Chrysler Sebring.

jacktown — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:37:56 GMT

I recently purchased a 2004 sebring convertible with 34,ooo miles. The second week i started hearing a klunking noise coming from the driver side like something's moving or bumping. I can also feel it in my steering wheel as I drive. The dealership where i purchased it has replaced ball joints, struts and I still have the same problem.Has anyone experienced the same problem?

Is something loose? Chrysler Concorde noise.

khillman — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:20:55 GMT

2000 chrylser concorde 3.2 engine i have changed out the cv joints and the hub bearings and still i hear like something is loose just on the driver side only and the noise comes when i go over bumps and driving and i just cant figure out where it's coming from what can it be,please it's like a me putting a coin in a can and shaking it up thats the noise

I have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica AWD which is in need of 2 inner tie rod ends. Fair price for parts and labor is?

joe194 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:58:57 GMT

Chryler Pacific AWD 112,000 miles.

Aftermarket cd player has no sound but powers on. Chrysler Sebring.

N1RSP — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:46:13 GMT

I installed two different cd players and they power up but no audio sound.Wired per factory and by wiring diagrams on radios.No sound.Any help is appreciated.
I have a 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertable.

2000 Chrysler 300M front end noise.

coonhound01 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:03:59 GMT

There is clunking in the front end, especially noticeable at lower speeds.
It is not the control arm, linkage, struts, or strut mounts as I have replaced them. What is left? Spindles? Rack? Please help- I hate the clunking noise.

How can I stop the TPMS display from appearing in my 2008 Chrysler Sebring message panel?

petrin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:58:33 GMT

The display began when I had a low tire. I found that the low tire had a nail in it, and replaced the tire. The tire is properly inflated, showing 35 psi (as well as all other tires) in a cold state, but I continue to get the warning on my message display panel. The Chrysler dealer said that whoever replaced the tire damaged the sensor: yet I'm getting an updated reading as the TPMS shows increased PSI as the tire warms.

We have a 2006 Chrysler TC. On a few occasions, when slowing down or stopping, the engine accelerates uncontrollably.

kro968 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:01:52 GMT

This has only happened a few times, but when slowing down and braking the engine races in an uncontrolled manner which can be dangerous. Has anyone else experienced this with the 2006TC?

I have an 05 Chrysler 300 and the oil pressure warning light turned on. Does anybody know why and where to start to fix it?

killabee — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:40:37 GMT

Can anybody help

Does a Chrysler dealer get manufacturer money when they sell under the Employee Purchase plan offered? I work at a dealer.

moman2u — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:35:39 GMT

I work at a dealer and am only being paid a mini when I sell a car under this plan. The management says they get the difference between invoice and Employee Purchase price. GM usually pays the dealer a percentage of msrp to pay sales and for prep costs.