My 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager wont start on first turn of key?

Question 1
My 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager wont start on first turn of key?...  It starts, runs STRONG but to get it started I have to hold the key for maybe 5 to 6 seconds. I just had lots of work done on this car over the last year.(new transmission, water pump,all belts, new head gasket, new cylinder heads, plugs, wires) not at once but over the year! I did run it out of gas! fuel filter maybe? car has 148,000 drives like new!
Bat was replaced in september also! it turns over, the starter spins. Its almost like trying to start a car without gas! I haven't tried pressurizing the fuel system (turn the key to acc without starting car 3 or 4 times)I also forgot to mention it only does this when its cold! not warm.

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1)   Mabey its your batterry. Not enough power. - Joe

2)   Id say your batterys not holding a good charge or your ignition module is going out - joseph b

3)   I would put a gauge on the fuel lines to check the pump. I would also replace the filter. Then make sure the ERG is not leaking by removing and plugging the control vacuum line, and seeing that it does not heat up. Check the mass air sensor for PVC condensation. Check the engine temp sensor with an ohmmeter (generally they to 0 or infinite when bad.) - Motorhead

4)   Without knowing what size engine you have, I would have to guess.
Sounds like a cam or crank sensor and depending on the engine, maybe both.
I would also check the fuel pressure. You could have a fuel pump taking a poo on you.
If the problem persists, and cranking time gets longer to the point it won't start, then take a mallet and hit the underside of the fuel tank.
If the car starts after a couple of blows with the mallet, then the fuel pump is bad. - seymore d

5)   Turn key to on and wait 10 sec's then try to start. Fuel is draining back over night thru check valve in pump. - Dennis


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Question 2
why won't my windshield on my 97 chrysler lhs clear up when I turn on my defrost?...  My windshield won't defog when I turn on the defrost. I almost died on the freeway because my windshield was all fogged up. I couldn't see where I was going. Please tell me a way to fix this. I know there's hot air coming out of the dashboard vents but it's not defogging the window. Do I need a new windshield or something? Or is it the vents? Your help is greatly appreciated.

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1)   Hey, so the defogger is not working right. I'm unclear here: ''I know there's hot air coming out of the dashboard vents but it's not defogging the window'', do you mean the windsheild defoggers? If not, make sure you have pressed the correct button on your climate control knobs. If the hot air is not blowing hard, then you may need a new blower fan or if you replaced it, check the seal around it. Another possibility is the re-circulate button may be pressed.The windsheild is fine. check those things first. I hope this helps. - nsxt290

2)   Take the car to a shop that works on heaters, and explain your problem. Do it before you get into an accident. - badbill1941

3)   Your "mode door" actuator has gone bad.
It's not allowing the warm air to switch from the dashboard to the defroster vents.
A mechanic is going to have to replace it. It's under the dash and is not a easy fix for the do it yourselfer. - seymore d

4)   Could be your heater core is leaking causing moist air to be blown on your windshield. Check for damp floor mats on pass. side under dash. - Dennis


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Question 3
I have a 2006 PT Crusier and the battery light keeps coming on. This happens periodically?...  I have had the charging system checked and it is fine? Some say it is the alternator and some say it is electrical? Anybody else have similar problems and such? How did it get resolved. Would love to hear anyone's experience before I shell out unnecessary money.
No I can't get the light to come on when they test it.....I am so frustrated..every time the light goes on they are closed.....ground out sounds about right. How can I pin point it...I need to travel from San Jose to Sac....and don't want my battery to burn out??? I want this fixed?


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1)   i am going to say it is a thing that the alternator only when ne one is testing it. but it could be a grounding issue or a dioids have a break in them and every now and then there a non-connection i would take it to a good shop not a road side garage to look at it. - gunbunny2bg4u

2)   Intermittent problems like this are very hard.
Was the light on when they checked the charging system?
The way you check the alternator is simply to put a volt meter on it.
It should be 12.5 at lowest, and over 13.5 but below 14.5 when you rev it up.
Check that belt is tight, terminals are clean.

One rare possibility is that a wire has rubbed trough the insulation somewhere, and is shorting.
Very hard to find if intermittent. If it becomes consistent, then you can separate circuits to trace. - Motorhead

3)   Battery sensor is bad. The sensor is located in the battery tray under the battery itself.
Replaced a few of them since the weather's gotten colder. - seymore d

4)   The belt is likely stretched and slipping under load. Most common cause. - Dennis


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Question 4
2000 caravan. air bag light is on and horn does not work. is there any common fuse or relay that could cause?...  this? I very seldom use the horn as I hate people that honk at ever body they see.

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1)   you crashed - Display Name

2)   You have a broken clockspring in the steering column. Take it to the dealer. There is a lifetime recall on those clocksprings. I am not sure if yours falls into the year catagory but I think it does. Anyhow that is the cause of your problem. I have seen it hundreds (literally) of times. - Mike J

3)   did you run into or run over something that would trigger your airbag?? or sounds like it could be something in your wiring or yea maybe a fuse i dont know much on caravans but go through and check the fuses that have to do with airbag and horn and stuff like that. - CodyT

4)   Clockspring is bad.
there is a recall on those. They will replace it for free. get it done, your airbags won't deploy if you are in an accident. - seymore d


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Question 5
why is rear passenger side window motor for chrysler sebring 2 door convertible so hard to find. I Need one.?...  2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2 door convertible, 2.7 dohc.

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1)   Here are some sites that have your part. Good Luck - 67Bronco

2)   I think any right side motor will work. from a Sebring that is.


i - badbill1941

3)   It's hard to find because EVERY side window in EVERY sebring eventually fails. That's a lot
of window motors to replace.
Good old Chrysler strikes again!
They make the best-looking pieces of crap in the entire auto business. And that applies to
ALL of their cars! - Babybluesguy


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