Those solenoids were located in the engine bay and easy to get at. This meant that the acc mode was allowing power to remain on. It then did it again and it went back to the same dealership and again they couldn't find anything. For the money we could not make it work so we started looking at used vans as they generally dont hold their value well. Paid to repair once, now wants close to 1,000 to repair. I was able to nurse the car about 100 ft where I was then able to coast downhill to the dealer. It usually happens when the car has been sitting overnight or for longer periods of time meaning over 6 hours.
Most frustrating is that it uses 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles and Chrysler says that is normal. While driving at various speeds, the power steering and brakes seized and the vehicle decelerated. He even hung up on me while I was inquiring further information on a vehicle. There's plenty to keep your crew occupied while you enjoy the open road. I need to the company to look into this as this seems like a problem that could have been prevented.
I hope maybe after I replace a dozen times that Chrysler will improve their parts quality. If I step out of the vehicle and close the doors, they lock on their own that may be a separate issue, not sure. Have also notice blind spot aid system will periodically not function. The dealer replaced the fuse panel and the load management computer. Chrysler paid for the 24K and 57K mile repairs but not the 89K rotor-pads replacement. On two separate occasions, while driving 35 mph and 65 mph respectively, the vehicle stalled without warning.
The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. We all hope that this isit thoe If you believe in omens and other things like that, you should take it to your local church and have it blessed or whatever the equivalent is in your faith of choice. Because it isn't reproducible, Chrysler won't even address it. In addition, the instrument panel started to flicker. When motor shuts off with no warning making for a very dangerous situation.
Put car in neutral or park and it will start back up. I was hestant on the Town and Country. I'm afraid to have anyone in my vehicle, especially my five grandkids. I expressed my interest in the vehicle and left my information and called back several times over a week or so but the dealer stated the mechanic was busy and has never gotten back with me. Put on another new solenoid and the vehicle worked 10 years after that with no solenoid issues. I believe it rates at 17 and 24.
Van will completely shut off with all electrical dying. The fire must have went out on its own. They called back and told me that the erg part was a recall also. So when buying my new one, I decided to try something new. However I could do without the boxy styling and the hard plastics for center stack and dash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Over night the battery would die from the doors not shutting correctly.
The barrel will probably still need to be replaced at some point, but not urgent. This was happening about a year ago but has not happened lately. It has done this several times, usually when weather is colder like 30 degree. We purchased this vehicle thinking it would be safe and reliable for our kids. This has happened quite frequently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.
This happen whether the van is in motion or stationary. If you are hesitant about getting this car don't be! Making several stops can cause the battery to be discharged to the point it will not restart the engine. Now that it is at a dealer, I hope you do not have to worry about it. It would not go into the off position allowing me to remove the key. Handles like a minivan, but maybe a little better. So far, it has happened at speeds 45 mph and under. So far both times it happened it only happens when the van is cold when it is warm it always starts There should not ba a bad starter in a 2009 but it is possible.
Because of this I never allowed my children to drive it. But, on one occasion after numerous tries I had to wait several hours. I hope you understand what I am trying to explain. The other negative is the absolutely stingy Chrysler waranty. To top it off the salesman wanted me to start doing paperwork before even seing the truck. The problem is definitely the solenoid which is build in the starter these days. While driving, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated.
It had stalled previously 3 separate times in similar situations when either my wife or son were driving the van. I then proceeded down navajo boulevard and quickly realized that I had no power no steering, no brakes, nothing although the engine was still running. The only good news is to keep clicking - sometimes 10-20 times. I have the built in booster seats which have enabled me to keep my 9 year old still in a booster without her whining! It did recently while going around a curve and was very scary. I get one light on my dash and that is the slippery road light.