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
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 3
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 4
Is a Chrysler 300 a good buy?...  everyone i know says chrysler is a very realible luxury car...less expensive than a cadillac...i know chrysler beats BMW in reviews...one thing i am concerned with is that it is RWD...is this a major problem? like the car weighs a lot...will it being RWD be a HUGE problem in the snow? Does it have good traction systems?

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1)   Its a good reliable car and yes you can drive it in the snow just fine. People have been driving RWD cars and trucks in the snow since the cars and trucks were created.

Its not a BMW or Caddy but then again its much cheaper than both of them. - emiller1998

2)   yes, only if you want the car for maximum of 3 years. after that, american made cars are junk. they start falling apart. if you really want the car, wait for the next generation model, carmaker has been talking about it for years, i think the debut is in february?? there will be many new improvements. great technology. and buy the all-wheel drive. i have a jeep with the same problem--E.T.C. is not working, nor can the RWD work in the snow. you can get a better deal on this than you can on a bmw, mercedes etc. but if i had to chose btw. this and its other american competitors, like cadillac or buick, i would definetely go for the buick lacrosse. you need to check it out. the car looks stunning. - todd

3)   The Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger are good full size cars. The independent rear suspension and traction control system are shared with Mercedes so they are top notch and reliable in all weather.. The 3.5 and Hemi engines are reliable and produce good power. Common failures are egr valves at about 70,000 miles, and minor trans leak at the electrical connector. An all-wheel -drive was also built but are somewhat hard to find. Always drive and have ANY used car inspected before buying. Check for serious accident damage. - C-Tech


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Question 5
the blower control does not work at all on my Chrysler Town and Country 2006?...  My Town and Country minivan's fan/blower won't turn on at all; no matter what setting I turn it to. I know it was working yesterday when I drove two hours but it wouldn't come on at all today. The fuse is good and I was going to try the Relay which is near the fuse but the parts store didn't have one. I have three other relays that have the same numbers on them. Can I remove one and put it in the blower relay space to test it?

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1)   its probably the motor if all of the speeds dont work, usually when the blower motor resistor/speed control goes out, you will only have 1 speed, high - nick

2)   Hey, I agree with the last responder. check the blower resistor to see if that is the problem. - nsxt290

3)   The resistor is bad. Very common, I've probably replaced 15 of them this week.
The motors seldom go bad.
There is a capacitor in the resistor that will burn up and you will lose even the high speed.
The resistor is suddenly getting hot air blown on it when it was getting cool air all summer.
They overheat and fail.
The resistor is cheap enough from the dealer and easy to replace. You will find it on the passenger side, under the dash. Only the electrical connector will be visible. It is held in with 2 phillips screws. Take care to not touch the resistor itself. Oil from your skin will cause the resistor to fail again prematurely. - seymore d


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