I am trying to buy front struts and rear suspension and since I am being asked if it is electronic suspension or not.
I have just purchased car and do not know this how can I find out what type of suspension I have.
VIN- 1C3EU4537RF157446
Look to see if there is an electrical connection attached to the strut.
When I put key in ignition, key wont turn. Its like frozen, plenty of juice. Might be ignition switch? The key goes in and makes the sound activate but will not turn either way.
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You may have to replace the ignition lock cylinder.
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
1.Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).
2.The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the Run position (Socket in Lock Cylinder Housing) .
1 – LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
2 – SOCKET
3.Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
4.Turn the key to the Off position. Remove the key.
5.Install lower steering column shroud.
6.Install steering column cover.
7.Connect negative cable to battery.
Car won’t start. Should there be power at the plug that supplies the coil when the key is on. Have no power at that plug. Shut car off one night (running great) and go to start it next day and it just turns over. Seems dist. cap is all good and rotor, but no fire.
RESPONSE
Here is a wonderful diagnostic chart for no start situations.
The Dark Green/Orange wire gets its power from the ASD Relay. The ASD Relay gets its power from the Fuel pump relay and 2 fuses #42 and #46. The PCM sends a signal on the Black/Grey wire to the distributor. It is common for the ASD Relay to fail and need to be replaced.
It us located in the power distribution center under the hood in the engine compartment.
When the weather is warm the car runs fine. when it gets cold outside the engine shakes and I have no power until it warms up then it runs fine. do you think its a sensor?
RESPONSE
I would check the Idle Speed Control and the temp sensor.
Smoke comes out when start up then it quits
RESPONSE
The color of smoke would be interesting to know. If it is white it might indicate some blown head gasket symptoms. Blue or black smoke would indicate burning oil and fuel. If it is oil smoke it my be from worn valve seals. This will not cause an issue as long as the oil level is kept full. In fact checking your fluid levels might point you in the right direction as to what is burning.
I’m getting a burning plastic like smell after a 45 minute drive but all gauges read normal and fluids look good. Maybe a Brake smell, I’m not sure what it is.
I cannot see anything under the van, nothing is leaking, everything looks normal…. but this smell (which is outside the cab – can’t smell it inside) is bizarre. Not seeing any smoke from tailpipe either. Brakes feel kinda spongy but I don’t think it could be brake fluid. I’m not Mr. Goodwrench but I do know this is weird. My car has 107000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.
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I would think a spongy brake would be an indicator. You may also look for excessive brake dust on the front wheels as compared to the rear wheels. Also look at the brake fluid level. Do not add any fluid, but if it looks like it is half full this is an indicator. The front brake pads may be worn down enough to need replaced. Another thing to check for would be if one of the wheels is too hot to touch it would indicate a sticking brake caliper.
While driving it will not shift up or down. When you turn the car off then start it up it will drive fine but it will happen again.
Response
For sure it is a transmission related issue. There may be a code stored that will enlighten us as to the specific cause. Since we do not have the code I will give you an idea of what it could be. Most likely a sticking shift solenoid or faulty VSS – Vehicle Speed Sensor.
tools needed to change front calipers
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Estimated time for a shop to replace a single front brake caliper is 0.8 hours or 1.4 for both.
Not a tool but you will need brake fluid and probably a few rags.
Chrysler Code P0700 after used motor put in.
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Since the P0700 is just and informative code, check the TCM for more codes to resolve the problem.
Possible causes
The transaxle Control Module (TCM) monitors the malfunction of sensors and actuators relating to transaxle control. When the TCM detects a malfunction with the control, a signal is send to the Engine Control Module (ECM) to trigger the Engine Light or Service Engine Soon light. The ECM stores the P0700 code and it means the TCM detected a malfunction with the transaxle controls.
How long to change transmission and radiator?
RESPONSE
Here are the auto repair labor estimates you requested.
Transmission Replacement: 4 & 6 speed = 6.2 Hours
Radiator Replacement: 2.0 Hours